Migration to Master Password

Users who restored accounts from a JSON file containing multiple accounts with different passwords will be guided through a simple migration process to the new Master Password system.

Note: Users with versions earlier than 1.14.0 who update their PolkaGate extension to 1.14.0 or higher will see the migration process as well. This ensures that all existing accounts are updated to use the new Master Password system.

Step 1: Set Your Master Password

Choose a Master Password that will be used for both unlocking the extension and signing transactions for all your accounts.

Set Master Password (full-screen)

Step 2: Update Account Passwords

PolkaGate will check all your accounts and detect any that have a password different from your Master Password. For each such account, you’ll be asked to enter its current password so it can be updated automatically to match your Master Password.

Migrate accounts password (full-screen)

Step 3: Confirmation

Once all account passwords are updated, you’ll see a confirmation screen. From now on, you only need to enter your Master Password once to unlock the extension and approve transactions.

Password Migration Completed (full-screen)

✅ This process ensures a smooth migration while keeping your accounts secure, and lets you enjoy the simplicity of the Master Password system immediately.