For private key file, it requires to be encrypted using pass phrase. I am wondering is there any difference between password and pass phrase?
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For private key file, it requires to be encrypted using pass phrase. I am wondering is there any difference between password and pass phrase?
Nothing is different beyond semantics. “Password” implies that you should use only one word while “passphrase” implies you can use multiple words. I have never seen a place where the strict meaning is enforced though, the two terms are usually completely interchangeable.