How password strength is calculated (F-Secure) 0 (0)

This topic describes how password strength is calculated. The password strength calculation in F-Secure ID PROTECTION is based on password entropy. Password entropy indicates how easy it is for a password cracking software to predict a password. The more passwords the software has to try before guessing the password the higher the entropy is. To […]

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How the app uses double encryption to store data (F-Secure) 0 (0)

This topic explains how we use multiple encryption layers to keep your data safe. The data stored in the app is encrypted and decrypted only on your own device. Every time you enter your ID PROTECTION master password, this password adds another layer of encryption, as it is used to generate an encryption key that […]

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Unlocking and locking the app (F-Secure) 0 (0)

When you are not using the app, we recommend that you lock it to add an extra layer of security. To unlock and to lock the app, do the following: To unlock the app, enter your master password and select Unlock or, if you use the fingerprint login, touch the sensor on your phone. To lock the […]

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Syncing your Vault data with other devices (F-Secure) 0 (0)

You can sync your Vault data with your other devices that have the app installed. To sync your data: Open F-Secure ID PROTECTION. Go to Menu > Connect devices. A synchronization code is automatically generated, and it is valid for 60 seconds at a time. A new code is generated immediately after the current code expires. Open the […]

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Using Autofill on older versions of Android (F-Secure) 0 (0)

By using Autofill, you can log in to apps and websites without having to enter your usernames and passwords. Important: These instructions apply only to Android devices with versions 5 to 7. Before being able to use Autofill, you need to turn on the F-Secure ID PROTECTION keyboard on your device. To log in to […]

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Logging in to an app or website on Android (F-Secure) 0 (0)

For F-Secure ID PROTECTION to be able to show the correct entry for an app or website, make sure that you have entered its URL in the relevant entry. To log in to an app or website on your Android device: Open the app or the website login page. Tap the username field, and select […]

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Turning on Autofill on Android (F-Secure) 0 (0)

With Autofill, you can log in to apps and websites without needing to enter usernames and passwords. Important: If you use Autofill to log in to an app, these instructions apply only to devices running Android 8.0 and 8.1. If you use Autofill to log in to a website, the Autofill option is available only on […]

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Autofill and built-in browser password managers (F-Secure) 0 (0)

This topic explains about built-in browser password managers and how these may affect Autofill in ID PROTECTION. As most browsers have a built-in password manager, passwords may get saved to the browser automatically. To keep your passwords safe, the best practice is to avoid saving passwords in your browser. Passwords saved in the browser may […]

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