The Password Vault is no longer used for Express Web Connect accounts, which is the most common way to connect to an online account. Unless you use less common connection methods such as Direct Connect, you do not need the Password Vault. For more information, see the support site article Why don't I need to enter my bank password to download from my bank? |
Deleting the Password Vault removes all stored passwords and deletes the current vault password. You will no longer be prompted to enter the Password Vault password before updating accounts. This is the best option if you only use Express Web Connect, which no longer requires the Password Vault. You may still need to reset your individual passwords, which can be done through the One Step Update screen.
You have now deleted the Password Vault. If you only use Express Web Connect for your accounts, you do not need a new Password Vault.
You can create a new Password Vault at any time by going to Tools → Password Vault → Set up new Password Vault.
Resetting the Password Vault removes the saved passwords while retaining the current Password Vault password. You will still be prompted to enter the Password Vault password when updating accounts. This is the best option if you use Direct Connect and are seeing invalid password errors when you update your accounts.
Your account passwords in the Password Vault are now reset. You will need to add passwords for any accounts that require the Password Vault.
If you're not sure what your passwords are, you can print the Password Vault to see the passwords that are stored.