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# 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.
