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| | 54 | KeePassXC is a local password manager with browser integration and the ability to calculate one-time passwords (TOTP). The program stores accounts and passwords securely in a password-protected file. The file itself does not require any special protection and can be stored in the cloud or easily copied from computer to computer. |
| | 55 | Multiple files can be created to store passwords and links for teams. |
| | 56 | KeePassXC is open source, free, and cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux). For Android, there is the parallel project KeePassDX. |
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| | 58 | == First-time use == |
| | 59 | ‘'Note: On MBS laptops, always answer “No” to the prompt for automatic updates.’' |
| | 60 | |
| | 61 | [[Image(public/KeyPassXC:keepassxc_start.png)]] |
| | 62 | |
| | 63 | When using it for the first time, you must create a database. You can use the default options. The security of the passwords stored in the file depends directly on the complexity of your password. So please think of something good! But you don't have to remember another password. |
| | 64 | Many functions are not active in the default settings of KeyPassXC. Some must first be activated: |
| | 65 | 1. Tools -> Settings -> Browser Integration |
| | 66 | a. Activate browser integration: Activate |
| | 67 | a. Install browser extensions |
| | 68 | a. Activate integration for individual browsers (this causes login fields on websites to be filled in automatically). |
| | 69 | |
| | 70 | [[Image(public/KeyPassXC:keepassxc_settings.png,800px)]] |
| | 71 | |
| | 72 | -> “OK” |
| | 73 | |
| | 74 | In the browser: |
| | 75 | |
| | 76 | [[Image(public/KeyPassXC:keepassxc_browser1.png,300px)]] |
| | 77 | |
| | 78 | Unfortunately, the process is not always clear. Click “Connect” or “Reconnect.” You may be asked to enter a name for the connection (any name is fine). Once complete, the plugin and KeePassXC will be connected. |
| | 79 | |
| | 80 | [[Image(public/KeyPassXC:keepassxc_browser2.png,400px)]] |
| | 81 | |
| | 82 | == The application window == |
| | 83 | |
| | 84 | The application window consists of several parts: |
| | 85 | |
| | 86 | [[Image(public/KeyPassXC:keepassxc_gui.png,800px)]] |
| | 87 | |
| | 88 | - At the top: the menu and icon bar |
| | 89 | - At the top right (highlighted in light blue): list of “entries.” Each entry represents an account/password. A password is not mandatory. You can also store just a URL or a note in an entry. |
| | 90 | - Bottom right (highlighted in dark blue): the most important information about the selected entry. If a one-time password (TOTP) is stored for the entry, this is also displayed here (six-digit code at the top right) |
| | 91 | - Top left (highlighted in orange): Entries can be structured thematically in folders (called “groups” here). Only the entries in the selected group are displayed. |
| | 92 | |
| | 93 | == Create entry == |
| | 94 | Entries are grouped together. First, create a suitable group structure (right-click on a group -> “New Group”); then create a new entry using the + symbol in the icon bar. |
| | 95 | |
| | 96 | [[Image(public/KeyPassXC:keepassxc_entry.png,600px)]] |
| | 97 | |
| | 98 | I really like the password generator, which creates random, strong passwords. |
| | 99 | When you register somewhere new, always create the entry in KeePassXC first and then use this information for registration. |
| | 100 | It is important that you also enter the URL, as this is the only way to ensure that browser integration works, i.e., the automatic filling of login fields on websites. |
