<p>No, it cannot be reset. Yes, I believe it can only include letters and numbers.</p>

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2013-07-24T16:27:26.220Z
I just made one that included a symbol.
Nick ODell
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2013-07-22T17:39:03.023Z
2013-07-22T17:39:03.023Z
lurf jurv
<p>I do not remember being asked for a passphrase when I installed Bitocoin-Qt (0.8.2 - Beta) (though it was a couple months ago, I could be mistaken) and now am being asked for a passphrase.  I have no idea what it is.  Can this passphrase be reset?  If it cannot, are there restrictions on what can be used for the passphrase (i.e. only letters and numbers) ?</p>

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2013-07-21T06:16:04.693Z
Being asked for a pass-phrase or to set one to encrypt your wallet? Sorry, need to clarify what you're referring to.
user6016
<wallet><bitcoin-core><passphrase>
Bitcoin-Qt wallet passphrase help
benog
# Bitcoin-Qt wallet passphrase help

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-07-18)

I do not remember being asked for a passphrase when I installed Bitocoin-Qt (0.8.2 - Beta) (though it was a couple months ago, I could be mistaken) and now am being asked for a passphrase. I have no idea what it is. Can this passphrase be reset? If it cannot, are there restrictions on what can be used for the passphrase (i.e. only letters and numbers) ?

**Tags:** wallet, bitcoin-core, passphrase

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Being asked for a pass-phrase or to set one to encrypt your wallet? Sorry, need to clarify what you're referring to.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2013-07-22. Score: 1

No, it cannot be reset. Yes, I believe it can only include letters and numbers.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: I just made one that included a symbol.  

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