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# MASTER PASSWORD

The **Master Password** feature simplifies the authentication and transaction process in PolkaGate, a single password for everything!

With the Master Password, you no longer need to remember or enter separate passwords for the extension and your accounts.

Once you set your Master Password:

* It becomes your **login password** to unlock the extension.
* It is also used automatically to **sign transactions** for all your accounts.

This means you only need to enter your password **once** when opening the extension — making your experience faster and simpler, while keeping your data secure.

**Note:** If you just installed the PolkaGate extension and are creating your first account, the password you set during account creation will automatically become your **Master Password**.


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