# Hints and questions ## What is the passphrase, and the password? Usually, in this plug-in, the term `passphrase` is meant the string that is used for encrypting or decrypting something. For example, the passphrase in the configuration pane is to be used for end-to-end encryption; to encrypt the content of the notes on the remote database. (Note: The [[Data structure of LiveSync |metadata]] is not encrypted). In addition to that, we will be asked for a passphrase when we are going to copy the Setup URI. This passphrase will encrypt the setup URI, and prevent exposure of the vault or configuration when your URI has been leaked. Therefore, these passphrases should not be the same. In contrast, the term `password` is meant to be the letters used for authentication. ## What is the recommended procedure to