[Bug]: Exposing node seed words is asking for 2 passwords and the second could be forgotten #127

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opened 2026-07-29 13:42:22 +00:00 by ssmithx · 1 comment
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Description

When you want ot expose the node seed words or QR, you are prompted for password, totp, and backup passphrase ( only if different...)
The backup passphrase is the original password that archipelago makes you create on install.
This could be forgotten

Steps to Reproduce

Click reveal recovery phrase from settings

Expected Behavior

Use knows what to type in

Actual Behavior

Use might not have known that their initial password has become their "backup recovery phrase"

Archipelago Version

1.7.118-alpha

Hardware

x86_64 (Intel/AMD)

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### Description When you want ot expose the node seed words or QR, you are prompted for password, totp, and backup passphrase ( only if different...) The backup passphrase is the original password that archipelago makes you create on install. This could be forgotten ### Steps to Reproduce Click reveal recovery phrase from settings ### Expected Behavior Use knows what to type in ### Actual Behavior Use might not have known that their initial password has become their "backup recovery phrase" ### Archipelago Version 1.7.118-alpha ### Hardware x86_64 (Intel/AMD) ### Relevant Logs _No response_ ### Screenshots _No response_
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Better flow maybe:
Do NOT have a recovery password unless one is set explicitly.

Better flow maybe: Do NOT have a recovery password unless one is set explicitly.
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Reference: lfg2025/archy#127