passphrase
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- noun
- /ˈpæsˌfreɪz/
- Specialized
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frase de contraseña
- As just one of many possible examples, you could include the first three letters of the site's name within the passphrase that are pushed forward three places, so that GOO becomes JRR.
- enter the passphrase
- use a passphrase
- change the passphrase
Examples
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As a consequence of having logged into my system, I do not want to have to supply my GPG passphrase when I use GPG. I have something like this with my SSH passphrase already; once I log in, I can SSH to anywhere my public key has been authorized without supplying a passphrase.
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Can I do something like that for my GPG passphrase too?
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So using a passphrase is not possible unless it's fairly short; in which case, often it's easier to crack than a string of the same length, but with random characters.
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In the second category, the user provides information about his or her knowledge (such as a PIN, password, or passphrase).
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Instead, consider making each passphrase a variation, changed in a standard way based on the site you’re connecting to.
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If I use that SSH private key from a system where the ssh-agent isn't set up in this way, I do have to supply the passphrase.
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I'm not a cryptographer, and so you should probably assume that I don't know what I'm talking about, but surely a four-word passphrase is more secure than an 8-character jumble of numbers and letters?
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To enhance your account security, always create a strong passphrase that combines multiple words.
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You will need to enter a unique passphrase to access the encrypted files on your computer.
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For better protection, use a complex passphrase that includes numbers and symbols along with letters.
Synonyms
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2.5
A secret word or phrase that lets you access an account
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3.1
A set of numbers or letters you enter to open a locked device such as a phone
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3.1
A secret set of numbers or letters used to unlock devices and accounts
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4.6
A digital code on a device that lets you sign into an account
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3.5
A set of numbers or letters used to unlock an account
A secret word that lets people enter or join a group
How Secure
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Morphology
Etymology
The word passphrase combines pass (as in password) and phrase, which means 'a small group of words'. So a passphrase is like a longer, sentence-style 'password' used to protect access.