KeePassXC combines your master password and key file into one master password that is used to lock and unlock your vault. To log in, you’ll need the key file and your master password. A key file is a “text” file that has a random password that is generated. You can always add a key file later.īelow the master password section, you have a key file option. It can overcomplicate things quickly, so get your feet wet first before you dig in. I don’t recommend a key file if you’re new to password managers. I suggest you write it down by hand and keep it in a safe in your home. If you forget your master password, you can’t get back in your vault. I say 15 or more characters, make up a sentence if you need to. Select the download button in the middle. If you haven’t done so already, please download KeePassXC at Note: I’m NOT paid by KeePassXC to write this.
If you’re new to password managers, KeePassXC is a great first option especially if you want the secure option of a local vault. You also get features that are lacking in KeePass that are a must-have in today’s world if you ask me. I find KeePassXC far easier to use compared to KeePass and since it works on many OS’s I feel its the better one to teach you how to use. KeePassXC began adding new features and keeping the project alive. The development for KeePassX started to slow down, and this caused a branch of KeePassXC to be formed. This is the great thing about open source projects you can branch off and create your own version if you don’t like where it’s going. This caused KeePassX to come around and fill the gap and introduce new features. The reason we ended up with KeePassXC is that the original KeePass, which came out in 2003, was meant for Windows only.
The project is open sourced and based off KeePassX which is based on KeePass, both of which are open source and free too. I like KeePassXC mostly because it’s easy and free.
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