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Install KeePassXC 2.6.0 Password Manager on Linux Ubuntu

By Sourabh /  Category: How To, Ubuntu

Keepassxc 2.6.0 is released. Here is how to install KeePassXC password manager on Linux Ubuntu Systems. KeePassXC is a modern open-source password manager. It is used to store and manage information such as URLs, usernames, passwords, and so on for various accounts on your web and desktop applications.

KeePassXC stores all data in an encrypted database format while still providing secure access to that information. KeePassXC is helpful for people with extremely high demands of secure personal data management. KeePassXC is a cross-platform community-driven port of the Windows application “Keepass Password Safe”.

Features of KeePassXC

  1. Encrypted – The complete database is always encrypted with the industry-standard AES (alias Rijndael) encryption algorithm using a 256 bit key. KeePassXC uses a database format that is compatible with KeePass Password Safe. Your wallet works offline and requires no Internet connection.
  2. Cross-Platform – KeePassXC is a community fork of KeePassX, the cross-platform port of KeePass for Windows. Every feature works cross-platform and was thoroughly tested on multiple systems to provide users with the same look and feel on every supported operating system. This includes the beloved Auto-Type feature.
  3. Open Source – The full source code is published under the terms of the GNU General Public License.

Basic

  • Create, open, and save databases in the KDBX format (KeePass Compatible)
  • Store sensitive information in entries that are organized by groups
  • Search for entries
  • Password generator
  • Auto-Type passwords into applications
  • Browser integration with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Chromium, Vivaldi, Brave, and Tor-Browser
  • Entry icon download
  • Import databases from CSV, 1Password, and KeePass1 formats

Advanced

  • Database reports (password health, HIBP, and statistics)
  • Database export to CSV and HTML formats
  • TOTP storage and generation
  • Field references between entries
  • File attachments and custom attributes
  • Entry history and data restoration
  • YubiKey/OnlyKey challenge-response support
  • Command line interface (keepassxc-cli)
  • Auto-Open databases
  • KeeShare shared databases (import, export, and synchronize)
  • SSH Agent
  • FreeDesktop.org Secret Service (replace Gnome keyring, etc.)
  • Additional encryption choices: Twofish and ChaCha20

keepassxc 2.6.0

KeePassXC 2.6.0 release brings a complete overhaul of the user interface with custom themes (both light and dark), icons, and exciting features. We now have comprehensive password reports, including Have I Been Pwned password checks to find breached passwords. In addition, the YubiKey and OnlyKey integration is vastly improved with support for up to four keys plugged in simultaneously.

keepassxc 2.6.0 – Added

  1. Custom Light and Dark themes [#4110, #4769, #4791, #4892, #4915]
  2. Compact mode to use classic Group and Entry line height [#4910]
  3. New monochrome tray icons [#4796, #4803]
  4. View menu to quickly switch themes, compact mode, and toggle UI elements [#4910]
  5. Search for groups and scope search to matched groups [#4705]
  6. Save Database Backup feature [#4550]
  7. Sort entries by “natural order” and move lines up/down [#4357]
  8. Option to launch KeePassXC on system startup/login [#4675]
  9. Caps Lock warning on password input fields [#3646]
  10. Add “Size” column to entry view [#4588]
  11. Browser-like tab experience using Ctrl+[Num] (Alt+[Num] on Linux) [#4063, #4305]
  12. Password Generator: Define additional characters to choose from [#3876]
  13. Reports: Database password health check (offline) [#3993]
  14. Reports: HIBP online service to check for breached passwords [#4438]
  15. Auto-Type: DateTime placeholders [#4409]
  16. Browser: Show group name in results sent to browser extension [#4111]
  17. Browser: Ability to define a custom browser location (macOS and Linux only) [#4148]
  18. Browser: Ability to change root group UUID and inline edit connection ID [#4315, #4591]
  19. CLI: db-info command [#4231]
  20. CLI: Use wl-clipboard if xclip is not available (Linux) [#4323]
  21. CLI: Incorporate xclip into snap builds [#4697]
  22. SSH Agent: Key file path env substitution, SSH_AUTH_SOCK override, and connection test [#3769, #3801, #4545]
  23. SSH Agent: Context menu actions to add/remove keys [#4290]

keepassxc 2.6.0 – Changed

  1. Complete replacement of default database icons [#4699]
  2. Complete replacement of application icons [#4066, #4161, #4203, #4411]
  3. Complete rewrite of documentation and manpages using Asciidoctor [#4937]
  4. Complete refactor of config files; separate between local and roaming [#4665]
  5. Complete refactor of browser integration and proxy code [#4680]
  6. Complete refactor of hardware key integration (YubiKey and OnlyKey) [#4584, #4843]
  7. Significantly improve performance when saving and opening databases [#4309, #4833]
  8. Remove read-only detection for database files [#4508]
  9. Overhaul of password fields and password generator [#4367]
  10. Replace instances of “Master Key” with “Database Credentials” [#4929]
  11. Change settings checkboxes to positive phrasing for consistency [#4715]
  12. Improve UX of using entry actions (focus fix) [#3893]
  13. Set expiration time to Now when enabling entry expiration [#4406]
  14. Always show “New Entry” in context menu [#4617]
  15. Issue warning before adding large attachments [#4651]
  16. Improve importing OPVault [#4630]
  17. Improve AutoOpen capability [#3901, #4752]
  18. Check for updates every 7 days even while still running [#4752]
  19. Improve Windows installer UI/UX [#4675]
  20. Improve config file handling of portable distribution [#4131, #4752]
  21. macOS: Hide dock icon when application is hidden to tray [#4782]
  22. Browser: Use unlock dialog to improve UX of opening a locked database [#3698]
  23. Browser: Improve database and entry settings experience [#4392, #4591]
  24. Browser: Improve confirm access dialog [#2143, #4660]
  25. KeeShare: Improve monitoring file changes of shares [#4720]
  26. CLI: Rename create command to db-create [#4231]
  27. CLI: Cleanup db-create options (–set-key-file and –set-password) [#4313]
  28. CLI: Use stderr for help text and password prompts [#4086, #4623]
  29. FdoSecrets: Display existing secret service process [#4128]

keepassxc 2.6.0 – Fixed

  1. Fix changing focus around the main window using tab key [#4641]
  2. Fix search field clearing while still using the application [#4368]
  3. Improve search help widget displaying on macOS and Linux [#4236]
  4. Return keyboard focus after editing an entry [#4287]
  5. Reset database path after failed “Save As” [#4526]
  6. Make builds reproducible [#4411]
  7. Improve handling of ccache when building [#4104, #4335]
  8. Windows: Use correct UI font and size [#4769]
  9. macOS: Properly re-hide application window after browser integration and Auto-Type usage [#4909]
  10. Linux: Fix version number not embedded in AppImage [#4842]
  11. Auto-Type: Fix crash when performing on new entry [#4132]
  12. Browser: Send legacy HTTP settings to recycle bin [#4589]
  13. Browser: Fix merging browser keys [#4685]
  14. CLI: Fix encoding when exporting database [#3921]
  15. SSH Agent: Improve reliability and underlying code [#3833, #4256, #4549, #4595]
  16. FdoSecrets: Fix crash when editing settings before service is enabled [#4332]

Install KeePass Password Manager

Run the following commands in terminal to install the KeePass password manager on Linux Ubuntu:

sudo apt-get update
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:phoerious/keepassxc
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install keepassxc