SECURING YOUR DATA

Changing your ID file encryption strength
Notes keys are stored in the Notes ID file, and are encrypted with a key derived from the ID file password. Notes 7 supports larger Notes document encryption key sizes than in previous versions, and you have the option of using a stronger key to encrypt them.

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. Choose 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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