KeePassXC 2.7.0 update brings improved auto-type, ticket labels

KeePassXC 2.7.0 has been released to the stable channel. The update brings several new features that were tested in the beta version.

My previous article covers most of the changes in this build, so I’ll highlight the most important ones here, along with a few features that have been added since the beta.

What’s new in the KeePassXC 2.7.0 update

Quick unlock with Windows Hello and macOS Touch ID

KeePassXC now supports Windows Hello and macOS Touch ID, which you can use to quickly unlock your database with your PIN or fingerprint scanner, or your Apple Watch. The option only works when the vault has been unlocked with a master password once and locked, i.e. you cannot use it to unlock the vault directly after running the program. Still, it’s a time saver, since you don’t have to enter the master password again until you restart the computer or close the application.

Password manager prevents screenshot, if you want to take screenshots of its interface, you can follow the instructions in the previous article. The crypto library was migrated from libgcrypt to Botan. The program now supports KDBX 4.1 databases.

Browser extension improvements

KeePassXC browser extension users can activate auto type directly.

The plugin can also be used to generate strong passwords, manage group settings, etc. People running the Linux version of the utility can now install the KeePassXC extension in the Microsoft Edge browser.

Favicons can be downloaded using the extension and saved to the database. The Database Reports section in the tool has a Browser Statistics tab, which can be useful if you want to see the URLs and custom settings that are assigned to a login, and make changes to the entries as needed. necessary.

automatic type

Auto-Type has been overhauled in KeePassXC 2.7.0, it now has a new dialog with multiple options to choose from. You can decide to send the password or username, or both, to the login field via Auto-Type, and set hotkeys for it. In addition to this, the program now allows you to search for entries in all open databases from the Auto-Type window, just like in the main program window. It is also compatible with TOTP.

Password input: labels, view input history, password rating and more

Vault entries can now be tagged, these tags can be used to find logins quickly and also to organize your passwords with categories. The update tags some entries by default, to highlight logins with weak passwords or expired credentials. The history tab (in the Edit Entry window) lists the changes you made to the entry. You can use it to see what changes you made to it, such as which field was edited and when.

KeePassXC allows you to import custom passphrase word lists, and the password generator displays a rating for logins, so you have an idea of ​​how strong the passwords are.

Database managment

You can now set up automatic database backup to any location of your choice, including a cloud storage drive. Groups can now be cloned along with their settings. There are some improvements to the command line options, you can find them in the Release Notes on the GitHub page of the open source project.

Download KeePassXC 2.7.0 for Windows, macOS, and Linux from the official website. Includes portable versions of the software.

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