In this article there will be no long discussions on the topic - where and why to store passwords, which password manager to choose, etc. etc. If you came to my site from a search engine (and according to statistics, this is my main audience), then you are already aware of the importance and convenience of storing passwords in specialized programs. And your choice, as well as mine, is the KeePass program. Now your task is to figure out how to use KeePass, how to set it up and how to work with it effectively.
Well, you've come to the right place! KeePass is truly one of the best, safest, and free password managers out there. And the video tutorial below tells almost everything about this program. You can even say that this is a step-by-step video instruction for KeePass.
In his video tutorial, the author tried to reveal all the subtleties that both beginners and advanced users need to know in order to effectively use this password manager. The whole process of work is described - from downloading and installing the program to auto-typing and connecting plug-ins. I have never seen such a detailed video tutorial on the KeePass program on the net.
See for yourself the content of the lesson:
(who can't wait - go straight to watching the video)
- Where to download and how to Russify KeePass
- How to create and configure a new password database
- How to create a key for additional database protection
- Overview of the program interface and menu sections
- Learn more about the features of the password generator
- Overview of the KeePass section - "Settings"
- How to create and edit groups (categories)
- How to add records to the database
- The principle of operation of autodial
- Installing a plugin for automatic backup of the password database.
Hello! Surely many have forgotten their password from any site, social account. network, or even an electronic wallet. Such is the nature of our brain and memory - gradually everything is forgotten, both unimportant and very important. Some write down all their passwords in a notepad, others use computer text editors, and someone even created one single password for all their online accounts (highly not recommended). However, all these methods are very inefficient and have a number of disadvantages.
KeePass password manager
In this article I will talk about one wonderful program - KeePass, which allows you to store all your passwords, and it will be possible to open it by entering a single password (master password). After saving the password from your account or the login page in the database, you will no longer have to re-enter your login and password - it will be inserted automatically. You should not worry about the security of the utility - AES (256-bit) and Rijndael encryption algorithms are used, which cannot be cracked.
Important: the KeePass program is free, it supports the Russian language, and in addition to it, 40 more languages. It is possible to install a portable version that can be conveniently stored on a USB flash drive, thus further increasing security. The utility supports various password export formats, so it can be combined with other password vaults.
How to download KeePass
In this chapter, we will look at how to download KeePass from the official website in Russian. I recommend that all programs related to the security of your computer, or the data stored on them, be downloaded exclusively from official developer sites. Using torrents or third-party repositories, you run the risk of not only picking up a virus on your PC, but even worse, leaking all passwords to intruders.
So, Download program you can from their website keepass.info absolutely free. Just copy the address and paste it into your browser's search bar.
In the window that opens, on the left in the menu, click on Downloads, the following window appears:
In it, we select a more recent version, in this case 2.38. On the left are shortcuts for installing the program, on the right - for downloading portable version. Consider the second download option. Click on the download icon.
Save file archive: 
Unpack it to a suitable place on a computer or USB flash drive. Now you can run the program and use it, if, of course, you are fluent in English. If not, you need to Russification KeePass.
Russification KeePass
For Russification, KeePass again goes to the main page of the official website keepass.info and select Translation in the left menu column.
In the list that appears, select the language we need, and download the crack from the second column (because we have the latest version of the program). 
Unzip the file English.lngx and put this file in the Languages folder of our program. 
Now launch KeePass and from the View menu select Change language 
In the window that appears, click on Russian (Russian), after which our KeePass program will start working in Russian. 
Program settings
Before you start working with the KeePass program, you must first properly configure it in order to increase security and make your use more efficient and comfortable.
Security
open Service - Options, and on the Security tab, check the following items. 
In the future, after using the program a little, you will be able to understand which functions are better to change or tweak to suit your needs.
Politics
In this options tab, you can disable all unnecessary features. For example, if you do not print data from KeePass, then the corresponding checkbox can be unchecked. The fewer functions you have allowed, the more secure the program will be. 
Additionally
Here we leave almost as it was by default, with the exception of the Remember item and automatically open the latest password database on startup. For security reasons, it is better to uncheck this item. 
Given that KeePass is responsible for storing all your passwords and keys, you must use this program very carefully, following some rules and recommendations:
- You must use a complex password to access KeePass passwords.
- The master password must not be used among the passwords stored in the program.
- Make at least two copies of the KeePass program with password files so that your data is not lost forever in the event of a computer breakdown or loss of a flash drive.
- Never keep a KeePass file on your desktop. If it is stored on the computer, then hide it as far as possible, just be careful not to delete this file with the entire folder.
- KeePass passwords should not be left open for long periods of time.
How to use KeePass
So, we have considered the setup of the KeePass program. Now let's figure out how use passwords with KeePass. So first we need to create shared key file. It will store all our created passwords, and this file can be transferred to any medium. 
Next, we invent and introduce a reliable master key, repeat input. This key can be written somewhere so as not to forget or lose. 
In the database parameters, you can not change anything yet, later you can configure it as you wish. 
Next, select the category for which we will create the key, in this case the Internet. Click on the Add Entry icon at the top. 
In the entry, enter its name (you can just use the site address), our account login and password twice (from the site, not the master key). Specify the site address in the URL link. Click on OK. 
That's it, now the login and password for the site are saved in the key file. To extract it, you can simply copy the data and paste it into the authorization window on the site. But I prefer an easier way - after opening the site, I go to KeePass and select the desired file, click on Run Autodial. The data will be automatically entered in the login and password field, and you will be logged into the site.
I hope that everything is clear and accessible, and you will be able to use KeePass without any problems, which will greatly simplify your work with a computer, in particular on the Internet.
Keepass is a free password manager. It is useful primarily to those users who are forced to create separate passwords for each service. At the same time, it should be understood that storing passwords and logins in the browser's memory or somewhere on the sheet is unreliable, since they can be accidentally lost and / or stolen by intruders.
Using Keepass to store passwords
The default interface of the program is in English, but it can be translated into Russian by downloading and installing the Russifier. The program also has several handy tools for working with passwords. Let's look at the process of interacting with her in more detail.
Download and install
It is recommended to download the program from the official website of the developer, since the manager has an open source code, therefore, a version with built-in spyware may be distributed on resources with a bad reputation.
On the site you can find three versions of the program:
- Classic Edition is a standard version of the program that has reduced requirements for hardware and software components of the computer. For example, it is not necessary to have the Microsoft.NET package installed for it to work;
- Professional Edition - it weighs more than the previous version, and it also requires the installed Microsoft.NET package to work. At the same time, some modified tools and capabilities are available to the user;
- Portable is a portable version downloaded in a ZIP archive. It can even be run from a flash drive. The main advantage is that it does not leave any records of its work on the computer, so you can not worry about the safety of your personal information.
The installation process for the first two versions is almost the same. You check or uncheck certain items, accept the license agreement, wait for the installation to complete and use it.
In the case of the portable version, instead of installing it, you only need to unpack the ZIP archive wherever you like. You can install this version of the program on a USB flash drive or even a virtual disk and store your passwords there. Also, the portable version works fine on other operating systems, such as Android, Linux Ubuntu, etc.
In terms of working with programs, there are practically no differences.
Translation of the interface into Russian
If you are not satisfied with the English-language interface of the program, then you can change it by adding a special file to the main directory of the program and selecting the Russian language in the settings. The localizer file has the following name - «Russian.Ingx». On the official website, it is advisable to select a file that is compatible with your current version.
To download and install the localization for your version of Keepass, do the following:
Creating a database with passwords
In Keepass, you can create several files that will be password databases. This is useful in cases where several people use the computer and everyone needs their passwords to be saved, but not in one common file that all users will have access to. The created file can be protected from unauthorized access and saved on any medium. True, in the case of the Classic Edition and Professional Edition, there may be some limitations.
The process of creating a password database file might look like this:
Working with the database
Upon completion of creating a file with a database, it will be opened in the main program window. By default, it will already contain some information of a familiarization nature. You can change or delete them.
To create your own entries, follow these instructions:
Account login
After creating an entry with a password and login in the database, try to log into your account on a particular site. To do this, open the login form, put the cursor in one of the fields and press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+A. If everything is configured correctly, then you should be logged into your account. It should be understood that depending on the settings above, the login process may take some time.
Keepass is a great program for saving passwords and logins, but at the same time, those who are not well versed in computers may have a question about how to use this program. Yours was considered an example of using the program, as well as its main functionality.
