Accessing Your Passwords in a Web Interface # You can then download the file on any computer to use it with KeePass(XC) or on your smartphone with the appropriate app, like Keepass2Android.īut here comes the problem: you might need to access your passwords on a computer you can’t install KeePass on.

Create your KDBX file with KeePass or KeePassXC.

If you just want a summary, here’s the gist of it. If you’re looking for an open-source way to save and manage your passwords, give it a read (and don’t hesitate to share feedback if need be).

The basics of my previous post remain valid.

Today, I share a quick note if you can’t install an application on the said computer. There was one main limitation, though: the solution I exposed implied you had to install an application to read your password on a computer. Something that you would host yourself, so that you would remain in control of your sensitive data. Last year, I wrote a post to propose an open source alternative to ready-to-use password managers like LastPass, 1Password and so on.

Don’t Add This Extension “Just Because”.

Accessing Your Passwords in a Web Interface.

Create a file called _connect.json (where? check in the manifest setup guides below:įor Chromium-based browsers (such as Vivaldi, Opera, Brave.

While KeeWeb can automatically set up native messaging for popular browsers, it requires a bit of manual effort for others. KeeWeb Connect exchanges data with KeeWeb using a secure communication technology called Native Messaging. Next thing you need to do is configuring connection with KeeWeb. It's not possible to install from stores? You can also download the extension from GitHub releases. Depending on your browser type, you can install it either from the Google Chrome Web Store, or from the Mozilla Firefox extension gallery.

To use KeeWeb Connect in other browsers, first, you need the extension itself.

To be able to use the extension, enable the integration in KeeWeb settings: Other browsers The main components of the extension are:Įxtension button, provides one-click auto-fill and submit:Įxtension menu, gives an option to choose the desired action: The extension can be installed from the official stores, depending on your browser: Compared to auto-type, they provide deeper and more convenient integration. Browser auto-fill is more convenient with extensions.

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