How to Use KeePass

Step 1: Create Your First Database

  1. Launch KeePass
  2. Click "File" → "New" or press Ctrl+N
  3. Choose a location to save your database
  4. Enter a strong master password (or use a key file)
  5. Click "OK" to create your database

Step 2: Add Your First Password

  1. Right-click in the entry list and select "Add Entry"
  2. Enter a title for the entry (e.g., "Gmail")
  3. Enter your username
  4. Click the key icon to generate a password, or enter your existing password
  5. Click "OK" to save the entry

Step 3: Generate Strong Passwords

When creating a new entry, click the key icon next to the password field to open the password generator. Configure the settings and click "Generate" to create a secure password.

Step 4: Organize Your Passwords

Create folders to organize your passwords. Right-click in the folder list and select "Add Group" to create categories like "Work", "Personal", "Social Media", etc.

Step 5: Sync Across Devices

To sync your KeePass database across devices, save it to a cloud storage service like Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. Then open the same file on your other devices.