Decrypt server password knowing the master key

Come here to discuss FileZilla and FTP in general

Moderator: Project members

Post Reply
Message
Author
KMI18
500 Command not understood
Posts: 1
Joined: 2018-10-12 12:52

Decrypt server password knowing the master key

#1 Post by KMI18 » 2018-10-12 12:56

Hello,

Is there an option revealing password to one of the servers knowing the master key?

User avatar
botg
Site Admin
Posts: 35555
Joined: 2004-02-23 20:49
First name: Tim
Last name: Kosse

Re: Decrypt server password knowing the master key

#2 Post by botg » 2018-10-12 22:05

Have a look at the passwords page in the settings dialog.

firstfocus
500 Command not understood
Posts: 1
Joined: 2019-12-15 00:58
First name: Jim
Last name: Connor

Re: Decrypt server password knowing the master key

#3 Post by firstfocus » 2019-12-15 16:06

Hi

When I attempt a file upload or download from the FTP Server , I get this message requiring a Master Password,

None of my "master passwords" have been accepted, I did find a reference to this feature in Setup, and attempted to change the setting to not require Master Password, guess what, you have to enter the current (but unknown) master password to change the setting,

I attempted to upload the screen message, but again was blocked by the Master Password requirement, seems like a hopeless effort,

I welcome any suggestions on revealing or better - Resetting the master password,

Thank you

Jim.

User avatar
botg
Site Admin
Posts: 35555
Joined: 2004-02-23 20:49
First name: Tim
Last name: Kosse

Re: Decrypt server password knowing the master key

#4 Post by botg » 2019-12-16 07:16

Sounds like the master password is working correctly if you cannot access your protected passwords without a master password.

You can disable master passwords, but that will result in all protected passwords being thrown away.

Post Reply