Hello,
I recently performed a clean installation of Windows 11 and reinstalled Opera.
Before reinstalling Windows, I checked Opera Sync and confirmed that my data had been successfully synchronized.
After reinstalling Opera and signing into the same account, Opera started asking me for an encryption passphrase that I have never knowingly created.
I tried my Opera account password, but Opera says "Incorrect passphrase."
My synchronized data is still visible at sync.opera.com:
- 37 saved passwords
- 63 Speed Dial entries
- 11 bookmarks
- 17 open tabs
- 90 history entries
- 47 preferences
I no longer have access to the previous Windows installation, and my other devices do not contain these saved passwords or bookmarks.
Recovering my 37 saved passwords is especially important to me.
I do not want to use "Reset Passphrase" because I am concerned that it will permanently delete my synchronized data.
Could someone from Opera please clarify:
- Why am I being asked for a passphrase when I never knowingly configured one?
- Is there any way to recover my 37 saved passwords without the passphrase?
- Can Opera Sync data be recovered or decrypted using my Opera account credentials or another verification method?
- Is there a way to recover my bookmarks and Speed Dial entries separately if the passwords cannot be restored?
I would appreciate any assistance or alternative recovery methods before resetting anything.
Thank you.