SECURING YOUR DATA


Changing your ID file encryption strength
IBM® Lotus® Lotus Notes keys are stored in the Lotus Notes ID file, and are encrypted with a key derived from the ID file password. When you change your password, you have the option of using a strong Lotus Notes document encryption key to encrypt the keys in the ID file.

Note Changing the ID file encryption strength requires that the password be changed, as well, as the encryption key is derived from the password.

To change your ID file encryption strength

1. Click File > Security > User Security.
Macintosh OS X users: Notes > Security > User Security.

2. Click Security Basics, and then click "Change Password" under "Your Login and Password Settings."

3. In the "Change Password" dialog box, enter a new password in the "Enter new password" field, and then enter it again in the "Re-enter new password" field.

4. In the "Encryption Strength" drop-down box, select the encryption strength you want to use. The default key size is 64-bit.

5. Click OK. This changes the password and sets the ID file encryption strength to the chosen value.

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