KeePass Password Safe

KeePass Password Safe 2.56

Open-source password manager and safe

KeePass Password Safe is an open-source password manager that stores credentials in an encrypted database protected by a master password, a key file or multiple user keys. It organizes entries into groups and includes search, sorting and a strong random password generator. Auto-Type, a global hot key and drag-and-drop help enter saved credentials in other applications. Databases can be imported, exported and transferred, and the portable program can run without installation.

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License: Open Source
Price: FREE
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File size: 4.40 MB
Downloads: 577
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Author URL: https://keepass.info/
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User Rating: 4.6 (9 votes)

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Windows 10

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KeePass Password Safe for Windows 10 - Full description

KeePass Password Safe is an open-source password manager for people who want to store account credentials in an encrypted database on their own computer. Instead of remembering a separate password for every service, users unlock the database with a master password, a key file, or a combination of user keys. Passwords can be arranged into groups, making it easier to keep personal, work and other accounts separate while managing them in one place.

Each database is protected with AES or Twofish encryption. Within it, entries can hold passwords and other account details, along with time fields and file attachments. The built-in search and sorting tools help locate records as the collection grows. KeePass can also generate strong random passwords, which users can save directly to an entry rather than reusing a familiar password across accounts.

For entering credentials, KeePass offers Auto-Type, a global Auto-Type hot key and drag-and-drop. These options let users transfer saved information into other applications and websites without repeatedly typing it. Clipboard handling is designed for password use, while URL actions can open entry links in a browser, including Microsoft Edge. The program can import data from many file formats and export databases to TXT, HTML, XML or CSV, supporting both migration and portable copies of account records.

KeePass is suitable for organizing credentials for online services, applications and local accounts, particularly for users who prefer control over where their password database is stored. Its portable operation means it can be used without a conventional installation, and the database can be transferred between locations. A plugin architecture provides a way to extend the program, while multi-language support makes its interface usable by a wider range of users. Command-line tools are also available for tasks such as listing groups and adding or moving entries.

The software is free and open source, so its source code can be inspected. It runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as earlier Windows releases. KeePass protects the database itself; users remain responsible for keeping the master password or key file secure and for maintaining appropriate backups of their data.

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