Password Safe stores passwords and related information in an encrypted database protected by a master password. It was originally designed by security researcher Bruce Schneier and has continued as a password manager for people who prefer files under their own control rather than a hosted vault service.
Users can keep more than one database and organize their records into groups. The program is designed to make retrieving credentials straightforward, while providing password policies and other facilities for creating and maintaining stronger logins. Separate builds are provided for desktop operating systems, including a wxWidgets-based interface on Linux and macOS.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Stores password records in encrypted database files protected by a master password.
- Supports multiple databases for separating different collections of credentials.
- Organizes entries into user-defined groups and categories.
- Generates passwords according to customizable character and length policies.
- Provides fast searching and filtering of stored records.
- Copies usernames, passwords and other fields to the clipboard.
- Supports editing stored URLs, notes and other account information.
- Offers facilities for importing, exporting and maintaining password databases.
- Supports time-based one-time password data for applicable entries.
- Provides controls for automatic locking and protecting access to open databases.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: pwsafe.org
Support:
Developer: Rony Shapiro and contributors
License: Artistic License 2.0
Password Safe is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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