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| If you want to store your password in [[session_configuration#stored|stored session]] to avoid entering them for every connection, it is recommended to protect them with [[master_password|master password]]. | If you want to store your password in [[session_configuration#stored|stored session]] to avoid entering them for every connection, it is recommended to protect them with [[master_password|master password]]. | ||
| - | ===== Keeping Password in Memory ===== | + | ===== [[password_memory]] Keeping Password in Memory ===== |
| By default, when you [[ui_authenticate#password|enter your password on authentication window]], it is used only for that single authentication. When WinSCP needs to authenticate again, such as when reconnecting, opening additional connection for [[transfer_queue|background transfer]] or opening [[shell_session|separate shell session]], you are prompted for your password again. | By default, when you [[ui_authenticate#password|enter your password on authentication window]], it is used only for that single authentication. When WinSCP needs to authenticate again, such as when reconnecting, opening additional connection for [[transfer_queue|background transfer]] or opening [[shell_session|separate shell session]], you are prompted for your password again. | ||