TrueCrypt 5.x
Changing Your TrueCrypt Password
Data in an encrypted TrueCrypt volume are only as secure as the password. If you think that your password may have been compromised, you should change it. TrueCrypt recommends a password of more than 20 characters which includes upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters such as $ # + ! @. For additional information, refer to Password Protection in the Overview document.
WARNING: Forgotten pass phrases cannot be recovered or reset.
Changing Your TrueCrypt Password: File Container
- Windows: From the Start menu, select All Programs » Utilities » TrueCrypt
Macintosh: Double click MACINTOSH HD » APPLICATIONS » TRUECRYPT
The TrueCrypt window appears.
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From the Drive scroll box, select an available drive
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Click SELECT FILE...
The Select a TrueCrypt Volume dialog box appears.
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Navigate to and select the TrueCrypt container
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Click OPEN
You are returned to the TrueCrypt window. -
Click VOLUME TOOLS... » select Change Volume Password...
The Change Volume Password and Keyfiles dialog box appears.
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OPTIONAL: To view the password as you type it, in the Current section, select Display password
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In the Current section, in the Password text box, type your current password
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OPTIONAL: To view the passwords as you type them, in the New section, select Display password
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In the New section, in the Password text box, type your new password
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In the Confirm Password text box, re-type your new password
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Click OK
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Click CLOSE
Changing Your TrueCrypt Password: Device
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Connect the device to your computer
Macintosh: The Disk Insertion dialog box appears. -
Macintosh: Click IGNORE
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Windows: From the Start menu, select All Programs » Utilities » TrueCrypt
Macintosh: Double click MACINTOSH HD » APPLICATIONS » TRUECRYPT
The TrueCrypt window appears.
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Click SELECT DEVICE...
The Select Partition or Device dialog box appears. -
Select the device you want to change the password for
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Click OK
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Click VOLUME TOOLS... » select Change Volume Password...
The Change Volume Password and Keyfiles dialog box appears.
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OPTIONAL: To view the password as you type it, in the Current section, select Display password
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In the Current section, in the Password text box, type your current password
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OPTIONAL: To view the passwords as you type them, in the New section, select Display password
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In the New section, in the Password text box, type your new password
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In the Confirm Password text box, re-type your new password
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Click OK
