Password Generator and create a database KeepassXC

 In the previous article, we learned about the Interface Overview of KeepassXC software. This is open-source software and it is the best free password manager software. Today I will introduce more about Password Generator and create a database

 Password Generator

This password generator helps you to generate random strong passwords and passphrases that you can use for your applications and websites you visit.

To generate random passwords, specify the characters to be used in your choice of password (for example, upper-case letters, digits, special characters, and so on) and KeePassXC will randomly pick characters out of the set.

To generate the random password using Password Generator, perform the following steps:

- Open KeePassXC.

- Select the length of the desired password by dragging the Length slider.

- Select the character sets that you want to include in your password.

- Use the regenerate button (Ctrl + R) to make a new password using the chosen options.

- Use the clipboard button (Ctrl + C) to copy the generated password to the clipboard

  Creating Your First Database

To start using KeePassXC, you need to first create a database that will store the password and other details.

To create a database, perform the following steps:

  - Open your KeePassXC application. Click the create new database button (A):

   - The database creation wizard appears. Enter the desired database name and a short description (optional):

   - Click Continue. The Encryption Settings screen appears, we don’t recommend making any changes besides increasing or decreasing the decryption time using the slider. Setting the Decryption Time slider at higher values means that the database will have a higher level of protection but the time taken by the database to open will increase.

   - Click the Continue button. The Database Credentials screen appears, enter your desired database password. We recommend using a long, randomized password.

(A) Open the password generator

(B) Toggle password visibility

   - Click Done. You will be prompted to select a location to save your database file. The database file is saved onto your computer with the default .kdbx extension. You can store your database wherever you wish, it is fully encrypted at all times preventing unauthorized access.

Opening an Existing Database

To open an existing database, perform the following steps:

   - Open your KeePassXC application. Click the Open existing database button (A) or select a recent database from the Recent Databases list (B).

   - Navigate to the location of your database on your computer and open the database file. The database unlock screen will appear:

   - Enter the password for your database.

   - (Optional) Browse for the Key File if you have chosen it as an additional authentication factor while creating the database. Refer to the KeePassXC User Guide for more information on setting a Key File as an additional authentication factor.

   - Click OK. The database opens and the following screen is displayed:

In the next article, we will continue to see the Entry data and Quick Unlock.

  See you in the next post