A light-weight and easy-to-use password safe

KeePass Password Safe

KeePass Password Safe

  -  4.38 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    KeePass 2.61.1 LATEST

  • Review by

    Michael Reynolds

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 / Windows 11

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Dominik Reichl / External Link

  • Filename

    KeePass-2.61.1-Setup.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

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KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key file.

So you only have to remember one single master password or select the key file to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish).

Find all the password-protected or encrypted files on a PC or over the network!

Today you need to remember many passwords. You need a password for the Windows network logon, your e-mail account, your website's FTP password, online passwords (like website member account), etc. etc. etc. The list is endless.

Also, you should use different passwords for each account.

Because if you use only one password everywhere and someone gets this password you have a problem... A serious problem. The thief would have access to your e-mail account, website, etc. Unimaginable.

KeePass is really free, and more than that: it is open-source (OSI certified). You can have a look at its full source and check whether the encryption algorithms are implemented correctly.

Features and Highlights
  • Strong Security
  • Multiple User Keys
  • Portable and No Installation Required
  • Export To TXT, HTML, XML and CSV Files
  • Import From Many File Formats
  • Easy Database Transfer
  • Support of Password Groups
  • Time Fields and Entry Attachments
  • Auto-Type, Global Auto-Type Hot Key and Drag&Drop
  • Intuitive and Secure Clipboard Handling
  • Searching and Sorting
  • Multi-Language Support
  • Strong Random Password Generator
  • Plugin Architecture
  • Open Source!
Alternatives

LastPass: User-friendly password manager with autofill capabilities.

Proton Pass: Open-source password manager for effortless protection!

Keeper: Password manager emphasizing top-notch security.

1Password: Secure password storage with additional features like Travel Mode.

Bitwarden: Open-source password manager with cross-platform support.

Dashlane: Password manager with dark web monitoring and bulk password changer.

NordPass: Password manager with biometric login support.

RoboForm: Password manager with form-filling capabilities.

How to Use
  • Install the software on your Windows PC
  • Launch KeePass and create a new database
  • Set a strong master password for your database
  • Add entries with usernames, passwords, and URLs
  • Organize entries into groups or folders
  • Save the database securely after each update
  • Use the search bar to quickly find entries
  • Enable auto-type to fill credentials automatically
  • Backup your database regularly for safety
System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7

Processor: 1 GHz or faster

RAM: 512 MB or more

Disk Space: 30 MB available

.NET Framework: Version 4.7 or higher

PROS
  • Completely free and open source
  • Strong encryption for data safety
  • Portable version available
  • Customizable entry fields
  • Supports plugins for extra features
CONS
  • Dated and basic user interface
  • Manual syncing between devices
  • Lacks built-in cloud backup
  • No official mobile version
Note: Requires .NET Framework.

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What's new in this version:

Improved:
- Improved workaround for focus bug after returning from a secure desktop
- Improved initial application of the 'Always on Top' option
- Improved dialog management
- Improved HTML viewer initialization
- Reduced flickering in the 'Print' dialog
- The option 'Unhide empty data' (in 'Tools' → 'Options' → tab 'Advanced') is now turned on by default
- Improved filtering in the field reference creation dialog
- Improved disposal of process objects
- Improved performance of the initial key modifier release when performing auto-type on Unix-like systems with XDoTool
- File transactions where the base file does not exist yet and is accessed via a URL do not fail anymore
- Various code optimizations
- Minor other improvements