# Password Protected Items

An **Item** can be **password protected** to add an extra layer of security. The **Master Password must be entered** to open the Item or the [**Item's attachments**](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/75).

### Add Password Protection to an Item

When **[creating](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/8)** or [**editing an Item**](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/9), check the **Master password re-prompt checkbox**.

Click **Save** to save changes.

Alternatively, click **Cancel** to cancel the operation.

[![password protected item.png](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/password-protected-item.png)](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/password-protected-item.png)

### Open Password Protected Items

**If the Item is password protected**, a Master Password Confirmation pop up screen displays when you click on the Item to edit it.

Enter the **Master Password** and click **Ok** to **enable Item modification**. This also applies to **Item attachments.**

[![master password protection on item edit.png](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/G6vmaster-password-protection-on-item-edit.png)](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/G6vmaster-password-protection-on-item-edit.png)