Free, Secure and Easy To Use Password Manager
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Having trouble keeping up with all those passwords? You are not alone. Nowadays you need passwords for email, websites, bank accounts, and so on. If you are like most people you have passwords you think are strong enough, or that you can at least remember, and then use that password for every account.
The problem here is if your password is easy enough for you to remember it is probably not a good one, and if you use the same password on every account there is a good chance all of your accounts could be compromised.
KeePass is a free open source password manager which helps you create and manage passwords. Every account can have its own unique password. In KeePass, strong passwords are automatically created for you and saved in a secure, encrypted database locked by a master password, a key file, or both.
Have a look at KeePass and see how it can help you with all those passwords.
To get started, open your favorite web browser and type http://keepass.info/download.html in the search bar, or click this link to get to the KeePass download page. Here you have the option between “Installer” and “Portable”. The “Installer” version will install KeePass directly on your PC while using the “Portable” version will install KeePass on a portable drive like a USB or SD card.
For this demonstration I will be installing KeePass Portable on a USB drive, and storing my Key file on an SD card.
Once downloaded, open and choose to “Extract all files” to the USB drive of your choice.
One extracted, double click the “KeePass” application to get started.
From the KeePass “File” menu option, select “New”.
Then give your new KeePass database a name, and choose the location where you would like to save the new database.
Here you have the option to use a Master password, a Key file, or both. If you use a master password be sure to REMEMBER IT or you will not be able to access your password database. You can also create a Key File on a removable device like a USB drive or SD card that can be carried on your person for even greater security.
I have chosen to create a Key file. At this point I can just randomly enter keys on the keyboard to create an encrypted key. I have also chosen to save my Key file on a removable SD card.
At this point you have the option configure various database setting. If you are an experienced user you can tweak your database settings, if not you can simply give your database a name and click “OK”.
Welcome to KeePass, your encrypted password manager. This is the home screen you will see whenever you open KeePass. There are a few sample items already configured to give you an idea of how KeePass works.
To get started with your first password entry, select the category that best fits, and then click the “Add Entry” key in the top menu bar.
When you reach the “Add Entry” screen you can see that a unique and secure password has already been created for you. Simply clicking on ” … ” you will see the generated password.
From here just enter the user name for your account (KeePass also helps you remember which email or username you used on that account), and the URL of the web page.
In this case the entry is a Facebook account. The title is entered in the title block, your username in the username block, a password is automatically generated in the password field, and then enter the URL. Once you select okay the data is stored in an encrypted database to which only you have the key(s).
There you go. You no longer have to worry about remembering all those passwords, or having one password for all your accounts. KeePass by no means guarantees your accounts will never be hacked, but it can increase your password strength and security.
Unfortunately KeePass will not autofill the username and password data when you visit a website. You need to open KeePass and copy your password into the website. It might take you an extra minute or two, but in the long run your password will be more secure and easily managed.
Wait, what was my password?
