How to Integrate KeePassXC with Chrome, Edge & Firefox

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Entering your passwords on different websites frequently can be challenging, mainly if you use complex passwords and a different one for each login. But this is where password managers like KeePassXC come into play. This is an ideal tool if you are looking for OS-level software tomanage your passwords.This tool is similar to KeePass, an excellent replacement for LastPass, and ensures that things are more straightforward.

How to Integrate KeePassXC With Chrome, Edge and Firefox

Step 1:First, download KeePassXC from itsofficial websiteand follow the screen instructions to install the software. After installing the software, launch it and click onCreate Database.

Step 2:Give your database a name and description, and clickContinue. Next, choose a database format and decryption time and clickContinue. (You can keep these settings at default).

Step 3:Now enter a password to protect your database, click onDone, and save the database file somewhere safe.

Step 4:Now click on thePlus iconand save your usernames, passwords, and login url one by one. Alternatively, once you install its browser extension, you can save your login details directly from the website.

Step 5:Click theSettingsbutton and go toBrowser integration. Enable browser integration here, choose the type of browser you would like to use, and clickOK.

Step 6:Open your web browser and go to thefollowing URLto install the browser extension for your browser.

Step 7:Once the extension is installed, click on it and then click on theReloadbutton. You might also see aConnect or Reconnectbutton to establish a connection between the software and the browser.

Step 8:Give the connection a unique name or ID to identify it. Click onSave and allow access. Once it is complete, the message: KeePassXC-Browser is connected to KeePassXC and configured using the following identifier will show up.

Once you’ve done this, you should see a KeePassXC option whenever you visit a website that requires login. You can either enter the saved password from the database or save the login details to the tool directly.

Note:Keep the master password and database location noted somewhere. If you lose either of them, you won’t be able to access any of the passwords stored in it. If you want to sync across computers, you can use any cloud storage.

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Last updated on 25 July, 2024

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