Secrets

Security & privacy

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Secrets?

Secrets is a GNOME password manager that stores credentials in a KeePass-compatible database. It includes KeePass database support, credential organization, and encrypted local storage. It is aimed at GNOME users maintaining a portable local password vault.

KeePass database support

Credential organization

Encrypted local storage

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

GNOME users maintaining a portable local password vault

Before you choose

The master credential and backup database must be protected independently. Sharing and synchronization require a separate file or storage workflow.

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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The master credential and backup database must be protected independently.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. The master credential and backup database must be protected independently.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings KeePass database support and credential organization into the same workflow.

Create or open the database, add a few test entries, and verify the unlock and backup workflow before moving important credentials into it.

What to keep in mind

The master credential and backup database must be protected independently.

Sharing and synchronization require a separate file or storage workflow.

How to use it well

Secrets fits GNOME users maintaining a portable local password vault. Create or open the database, add a few test entries, and verify the unlock and backup workflow before moving important credentials into it.

The master credential and backup database must be protected independently. Sharing and synchronization require a separate file or storage workflow. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Secrets free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-only. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The master credential and backup database must be protected independently.

Can I use Secrets for KeePass database support?

Yes. Secrets includes KeePass database support. Create or open the database, add a few test entries, and verify the unlock and backup workflow before moving important credentials into it.

What must be protected to recover a local vault?

The master credential and backup database must be protected independently.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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