<![CDATA[how to password protect Opera on browser startup]]>hello!
I'm using Opera on the computer at work. currently, only two other people work here, and they aren't the least interested in using anything other than the os-installed browser on the computer. In other words, I'm not worried that my current co-workers will try to mess with my browser or browsing, or passwords, or anything else.
But all that may change soon, and there may be new folks around, and
I'd like to secure my browser from prying eyes and fingers.
How do I apply a password for when I start up Opera? (and, no, password protecting the computer user profile is not an option.)
Thank you for any insight y'all may offer.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/52173/how-to-password-protect-opera-on-browser-startupRSS for NodeThu, 23 Apr 2026 00:52:22 GMTFri, 22 Oct 2021 19:00:59 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to how to password protect Opera on browser startup on Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:46:02 GMT]]>@stercusaccidit See https://help.opera.com/en/latest/crashes-and-issues/#backup

Passwords can only be transferred using Sync or by exporting and importing.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/265513https://forums.opera.com/post/265513Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:46:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to how to password protect Opera on browser startup on Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:36:14 GMT]]>@leocg

ok, i guess using the usb version is the way to go.
at one time I used to know which files I'd want to move to a new installation of Opera, but it's been a while.
so to move stored passwords, bookmarks, etc, what files do I need to move from the desktop installation to the usb version?
thank you!

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/265512https://forums.opera.com/post/265512Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:36:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to how to password protect Opera on browser startup on Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:08:14 GMT]]>@stercusaccidit Well, if I had to share a computer with people that I don't know and/or trust and I couldn't even get my own username and password to access it, then I wouldn't be using it to access any personal info.

Once someone has physical access to the computer, to its contents, and there is no password protecting those contents, (almost) anything could be accessed.

Opera portable in an pen drive or other device connected in USB could be an interesting option.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/265466https://forums.opera.com/post/265466Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:08:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to how to password protect Opera on browser startup on Fri, 22 Oct 2021 23:52:17 GMT]]>@leocg

thank you for your time. I was afraid that would be your answer.
The work computer is also used to run specialized software and manage hardware specific to our business. So that is why switching OS profiles simply is not an answer I can use. And installing yet another piece of software is not something I want to do. Unless there is an extension that would do what i want.

I tried Opera on USB many years ago, and really didn't care for it much. But may try that again. At least I can take it with me when not at work.

But, regretfully, I may have to bid opera farewell at this point, if I can't make it secure from prying eyes.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/265465https://forums.opera.com/post/265465Fri, 22 Oct 2021 23:52:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to how to password protect Opera on browser startup on Fri, 22 Oct 2021 22:22:24 GMT]]>@stercusaccidit The correct solution would be to create separe users for the OS, each one with its own password.

However, since you don't want to implement such solution, you will need to find out a third party software that blocks access to Opera and its directories.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/265463https://forums.opera.com/post/265463Fri, 22 Oct 2021 22:22:24 GMT