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by jlgreco 4723 days ago
How do you handle password changes? Download the encrypted ECC private key, decrypt it with the old password, re-encrypt it with the new one, then upload it again? Is there an easier way?
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This is not the normal Google Account password, this is specifically for a backup/restore process.
People have enough trouble remembering one password. Add another that is used only in very unusual circumstances and nearly no one will remember it.
I wonder what percentage of people use the email reset for every access attempt. I have several services where I went from crappy passwords to good ones I don't know - I just reset them each time.