KeePassXC: Create an Offline Password Database
Manage the encrypted KDBX file yourself and organize credentials with groups and autofill. This guide covers installation, practical steps, limitations, and how to stop using the app.
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Who this guide is for and what to prepare
- First-time users of KeePassXC
- People who want to check the storage location and safety of data while reducing manual work
What you need
- Check the processing target and storage location, and preserve the original data in another location
- Check the official distribution source, supported OS, and required permissions
When to use it
Manage the encrypted KDBX file yourself and organize credentials with groups and autofill.
Install the official version
- Install the OS version from keepassxc.org/download and set a strong master password when creating a new database.
Try it
Create KDBX with [Database] → [New Database]. Set a long master password. Enter the URL and username in [New Entry]. Create a unique password using the generate button and save it. Connect the official extension in [Settings] → [Browser Integration].
- Create KDBX with [Database] → [New Database]
- Set a long master password
- Enter the URL and username in [New Entry]
- Create and save a unique password using the generate button
- Connect the official extension in [Settings] → [Browser Integration]
Use it safely
The synchronization service is not built-in and requires KDBX conflict management. When using a key file, do not place it only in the same location as the DB.
Turn it off or restore settings
Save and lock the database when you are finished. If you want to stop browser integration, disable KeePassXC's browser integration and also disable the official browser extension. Check the backup of the KDBX file and the storage location of the added key file separately.
Limitations and requirements
- The synchronization service is not built-in and requires KDBX conflict management. When using a key file, do not place it only in the same location as the DB
- Check the current specifications in the official documentation and reconfirm on-screen what you want to delete or overwrite.
Frequently asked questions
Should I keep only KDBX?
If you are also using a key file, you will also need that key. Even if you copy only KDBX, you will not be able to open it without the key or master password.
Will it be automatically synced to my smartphone?
Simply creating a KeePassXC database will not automatically sync it to your smartphone. You need a way to safely transfer files to compatible apps, and a plan for resolving conflicts caused by simultaneous edits.
Official sources and verification date
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