FAQ?
Is a password manager safe?
Reputable password managers offer superior encryption that keeps your passwords safe while helping you manage your ever-changing and ever-growing p...Read more
What is biometric functionality and do I need it for my password manager?
Many password managers offer biometric functionality via a fingerprint sensor that authenticates you as an approved account user. Fingerprint biome...Read more
What is the benefit of using KeePass?
KeePass is free and highly secure. You can house all your passwords in one database, and you need only remember one master key to access all your p...Read more
How secure is KeePass?
Detailed information on the security of KeePass. KeePass database files are encrypted. KeePass encrypts the whole database, i.e. not only your passwords, but also your user names, URLs, notes, etc. The following encryption algorithms are supported:
What encryption does KeePassXC use?
Encrypted. The complete database is always encrypted with the industry-standard AES (alias Rijndael) encryption algorithm using a 256 bit key. KeePassXC uses a database format that is compatible with KeePass Password Safe. Your wallet works offline and requires no Internet connection.
Where is the master key for the KeePass database stored?
The master key for the database is stored in the KeePass configuration file, encrypted based on the Windows user account credentials (using Windows Data Protection (DPAPI) ). Similar plugin: WinKee . Author: Alex Greenfield.
How does the KeePass random key plugin work?
Language: This plugin allows KeePass to use a random key, which is encrypted with the RSA certificate of one or more users and is stored in a *.kmx file, as a master key source. Author: Dirk Heitzmann. Language: