passphrase
Noun
Meaning
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passphrase (plural passphrases)
(computing) A password that comprises a whole phrase.
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Examples
But all is not as it seems, as NOTROBIN maintains backdoor access for those who know a secret passphrase.
But if you use a properly generated high-entropy passphrase like “runge wall brave punch tick zesty pier,” it’s likely that no attacker, not even the NSA or Chinese intelligence, will ever be able to guess it.
Can he retrieve the passphrase (even it seems to be simple to guess)?
If you are asked to generate an SSH key just answer 'Y' at the prompt and hit enter to not set a passphrase.
I have seen many articles online that advise folks on how to create passphrases and I simply laugh at them because I know that their advice will simply create a passphrase that is still easy for me to crack.
I have way too many dependent electronic devices, both in my possession and friends and family to even think of changing my passphrase for a mere "less than smart" TV.