Redundancy in use of password

Question

I prefer to set up my account with a password.  However when I do this I have to again use a password to update.  Why?  The object is to avoid letting a third party access your accounts without a password.  You should not have to use a password again to update accounts once the accounts are opened and visible because you entered the password.

jerryhoyt1 · Answer

Let me try and rephrase my question.  If I set a File Password I have to enter the password in order to open (visually see) my quicken accounts.  Immediately upon entering the file password Quicken opens showing all accounts and also has a spot requiring a vault password to update.  So if I want to view and then update I have to enter file password and vault password.  I should only have to open file password.

Quicken Anja · Answer

Is the password you're "reentering" also the data file password or is it prompting for a different password like your Quicken ID?

The reason I ask is that it shouldn't be asking you for neither when trying to run a One Step Update. However, depending on which password you are being prompted for, will determine which troubleshooting steps we will need to take.

It may also be helpful if you could provide a screenshot of the password prompt you receive when attempting to run a One Step Update. If needed, please refer to this Community FAQ for instructions on how to attach a screenshot. Alternatively, you can also drag and drop screenshots to your response if you are not given the option to add attachments.

Thank you!

jerryhoyt1 · Answer

i use a data file password to access accounts. That is all i need. Having to reenter password to update is redundant. What is the point of needing two passwords.?