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[[File:Password_for_new_keyring.png]]+NOTE: You also have the option of not setting a master password for the keyring. You can leave the password field blank and click "Continue". If you do, your keyring will not have password protection. You will see a warning message on the screen.
* Select the option "Password keyring"
* Select the option "Password keyring"
* A pop-up window with the title "Add password keyring" appears.
* A pop-up window with the title "Add password keyring" appears.
+[[File:New_key_ring.png]]
* Enter a name for the keyring. For example, you can call it "Work" or "Personal". This keyring will be created as an encrypted file in your computer. Here, a keyring called "Work" has been created as an example.
* Enter a name for the keyring. For example, you can call it "Work" or "Personal". This keyring will be created as an encrypted file in your computer. Here, a keyring called "Work" has been created as an example.
* Click on "Add" to create the keyring.
* Click on "Add" to create the keyring.
−[[File:New_key_ring.png]]<br><br>
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−* The keyring gets created and you will immediately be prompted to set a master password for the keyring.
+[[File:Password_for_new_keyring.png|right|frame|Set a master password]]
−*The keyring gets created and you will immediately be prompted to set a master password for the keyring.
* Enter a master password and click "Continue". Use a password that is difficult to guess for others, but is easy for you to remember.
* Enter a master password and click "Continue". Use a password that is difficult to guess for others, but is easy for you to remember.
−* Your keyring will now be created. In this example, the keyring "Work" will get created and will appear below the default "Login" keyring.
* Your keyring will now be created. In this example, the keyring "Work" will get created and will appear below the default "Login" keyring.
+ You also have the option of not setting a master password for the keyring. You can leave the password field blank and click "Continue". If you do, your keyring will not have password protection. You will see a warning message on the screen.
[[File:Set_default_keyring.png|left|frame]]
[[File:Set_default_keyring.png|left|frame]]
* Set your new keyring as the default keyring for all your passwords by right clicking on the keyring and selecting the "set as default" option.
* Set your new keyring as the default keyring for all your passwords by right clicking on the keyring and selecting the "set as default" option.