Saving master password during installation

Why is it so important to save my master password during installation? What would I need this for in the future?

PAM encrypts sensitive data stored in the backend database using an AES-256 algorithm.

This algorithm is based on the master key that PAM uses to lock and unlock encrypted data.

Without the master key nothing can decrypt sensitive data in your PAM database.

 

Master Passwords are generated and displayed during installation.

A Windows installation is demonstrated on the left and a Unix installation is demonstrated on the right.

Continue reading here for additional information about the master password and its use.