How to use KeePass (Windows)

If you are using macOS (apple), look at the article: How to use MACPASS (KeePass for macOS)

If you need help installing KeePass, please see the article: How to Install KeePass on Windows

 

How to Set up KeePass Database

1- Open KeePass

 

2- Click the File option.

 

3- Click on New...

 

4- Click the OK button.

 

5- Type a name for the file in the box next to File name:  This file will be the database for your passwords.

Then click the Save button.

 

6- Type in a password.  This password needs to be strong and you need to remember it.

Note: This password needs to be remembered or you cannot access your other passwords managed by KeePass.  The password for KeePass cannot be recovered.

Tips for a good password:

• Do not use words or names
• Use capital and lower case letters
• Use numbers
• Use special characters like !@#$%&*
• At least 10 characters in length

 

7- Click the OK button.

 

8- If you see this warning message and you have followed these guidelines:

• Do not use words or names
• Use capital and lower case letters
• Use numbers
• Use special characters like !@#$%&*
• At least 10 characters in length

Click the Yes button. 

If you did not see this warning go to the next step.

 

9- Type a name for your database in the box next to Database name:  Then click the OK button.

 

10- Click Skip

 

How to Save and Generate Password

 

1- Select a section your would like the save the password under.

 

2- Click on the Key symbol

 

3- Type in a name for the password in the box next to Title:

 

4- Enter a username if you would like in the box next to User name:

 

5- When you make a new password entry, KeePass automatically generates a password for you.  Some password have to fit within certain parameters.  Click on the key symbol to change the password is generated.

NOTE: You also can type in a custom password in the password box.  If you do this, skip to step 9.

 

6- Click on Open Password Generator...

 

7- Here you can change the length of the password and choose to include different kinds of characters.  Click the OK button when done.

 

8- Optional You can write notes in the Notes: section.

 

9- Click the OK button.

 

10- MAKE SURE TO SAVE CHANGES IN THE DATABASE! If you do not save the changes you will loose the password. Click the File option.

 

11- Click Save.

 

How to Use the Password

There are two options.

Option 1 Copy the Password

1- Double click on the password section of the entry.  The password will be copied for 12 seconds.

 

Option 2 See the Password for Manual Typing

1- Double click on the name of the entry.

 

2- Click on the box with the three horizontal dots.

 

3- You can now see the password.