Here, we take a closer look at how you can securely set up KeePass – a highly rated open-source password manager – in a way that keeps your passwords within easy reach. And, if you don’t mind putting in a modicum of effort, you can still establish a non-cloud-based password manager that can be utilized across multiple devices. Those incidents aside, password managers remain the best way to avoid reusing weak passwords which is as commonplace as the number of password leaks that happen every year, even on large, reputable websites. However, the compromise of at least one cloud-based password manager last year and recent actions by a government agency may have given you second thoughts about using the cloud for something that instinctively feels like it should be managed locally.
KeePassX uses a database format that is compatible with KeePass Password Safe. Therefore the saved information can be considered as quite safe. The complete database is always encrypted either with AES (alias Rijndael) or Twofish encryption algorithm using a 256 bit key. Especially someone who generates passwords frequently will appreciate this feature. The password generator is very customizable, fast and easy to use. KeePassX offers a little utility for secure password generation. The integrated search function allows to search in a single group or the complete database. Furthermore the entries are sorted in groups, which are customizable as well. For a better management user-defined titles and icons can be specified for each single entry. user names, passwords, urls, attachments and comments in one single database. KeePassX saves many different information e.g. It has a light interface, is cross platform and published under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
KeePassX is an application for people with extremly high demands on secure personal data management. Just in case you do not know what KeePassX is, here is a short description…
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