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Keep All Your Data Save with Duress Mode

So as we are on the same page, Duress mode is a Passwarden security feature that allows you to hide passwords and other valuable information from any unauthorized or forced access.

This mode displays only the data that you have previously marked and hides all other information.

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When you need a Duress mode to protect your data

Keep your data private while crossing borders

 

The most common situation when the Duress mode can help you a lot is related to the airports and border crossing posts. Sometimes border officials can require access to your data and devices for no apparent reason. They also can request you unlock your applications, social accounts, or even password manager.

Thanks to the Duress mode feature, you can hide all your valuable data beforehand and be ready for such situations.

Hide data from border officials

Protect your info if someone suspicious is nearby

 

Going to open your password manager and notice someone watching you or crowding over you too closely? Well, it could be a coincidence. But you can’t be too careful. If you extremely need some passwords that are also stored in the Duress mode, it’s better to unlock Passwarden with your Duress password.

If your suspicions are correct and the stranger’s goal is your passwords, you manage to keep them safe.

Use Duress mode just to be safe

Ensure your data safe when you are under duress

 

The integrity and confidentiality of your passwords are undoubtedly important, but nothing is more important than your safety. So if someone makes you unlock your password manager under duress, say Yes and use your Duress password to hide all your sensitive data.

Hope you'll never experience that. Anyway, it’s much better to be a person who is ready for such situations. With Duress Mode, you can be that person.

Keep data safe under duress

How to manage and use Duress Mode

Follow these step-by-step instructions to enable Passwarden Duress Mode:

  1. Unlock your Passwarden profile and navigate to Settings.
  2. Tap Set Up Duress Password.
  3. Create and confirm your Duress password.
  4. Choose Vaults you want to make visible in the Duress mode.
  5. That’s it. To activate Duress mode sign in with your Duress password.
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