Many web sites require you to type a user name and password before you can enter the site. For instance, personalized pages and web sites containing your financial information require you to log in.
The iMacros Password Manager can help you by storing your user names and passwords in macros, and entering them for you automatically when you visit such sites. The password encryption is based on the secure 256-bit AES algorithm.
Depending on your security needs, there are three ways to handle passwords, each with a differing level of security:
1. No encryption
The password is stored inside the macro in plain text. This method is very convenient, but keep in mind that everybody who opens the macro can read the password.
Inside the macro, you can enable this option with SET !ENCRYPTION NO
2. Encrypted web site passwords
Passwords are encrypted by a key or "Master Password" that is stored on your own computer in the iMacros Setting file (iim.ini). That file is very difficult, but not impossible, for an intruder to read. For macros that need to run unattended, this is the best solution possible as every automatic solution needs to store the password somewhere.
Inside the macro, you can enable this option with SET !ENCRYPTION STOREDKEY
3. Encrypted web site passwords and ask for the Master Password
The Master Password is not stored. It is only kept temporarily in memory while you run the macros. You need to RE-ENTER it every time you start iMacros and use a website password the first time; much more secure, but less convenient. This means that even if somebody steals your PC, they can not run the macros. This method is recommended for macros that you start manually, such as your personal online banking macros.
Inside the macro, you can enable this option with SET !ENCRYPTION TMPKEY
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