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# Unlocking Encrypted Profiles

When you restart Cwtch, if you used a [password](/docs/profiles/change-password/) on your profile, it will not be loaded by default, you need to unlock it.

1. Press the pink unlock icon <img src="/img/lock_open-24px.webp" className="ui-button" alt="unlock icon" />
2. Input your password
3. Click “unlock your profile”