KeePass 2.22 Professional Edition
Free password manager
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
32bit and 64bit
2.4 MB
(Windows XP users can use KeePass Classic)
We are going to hound you and hound you and hound you until 100% of you have some sort of password manager. Having a password manager is as important as having antivirus on your computer. Ask the millions of Yahoo users who have had their accounts hacked in the past year or so. You simply cannot use weak passwords anymore, and you cannot use the same password for everything anymore. The times they are a’changin’.
If you use the same password for everything, or simple 12345 passwords, you’re accounts are going to get hacked and you’re going to be sorry – it’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when. We’re not trying to scare you, but we are serious about this. If you value your privacy (what little is left of it) and you want to protect yourself from identity theft and cyber theft, then you need to get a password manager and learn to use it.
We’ve recommended several password managers to you in the past: Roboform, LastPass and Dashlane, among them. If none of those were your cup of tea, we’re going to feature another one. This one is called KeePass. It’s one of the most popular ones and one of the oldest ones. And though neither EB or TC use it (TC prefers LastPass; EB’s favorite is RoboForm), we recommend KeePass if the others don’t meet your needs.
KeePass is certainly a fine password manager. It’s up there in the top five of all time. And both the regular version and Professional version are absolutely free and open source. And more good news: The download page offers no tricks or buttons – no misdirection.
If you are not currently using a password manager, you need one. You need a password manager as much as you need an antivirus program. We’re serious. No joking around.
KeePass is yet another alternative to LastPass and RoboForm. And we went so far this week as to make KeePass our freeware pick, because if you are not using LastPass, or Dashlane, or RoboForm by now then either you haven’t tried them or didn’t like them for some reason — or didn’t take the time to learn them. KeePass is easy to learn and it has excellent help available online.
This time, no excuses. You need a password manager. And if Roboform, LastPass or Dashlane don’t meet your needs, then KeePass might be right up your alley. We don’t want you to be up the creek without a paddle — and that’s what is going to happen to you if you don’t change those simple passwords — or if you keep using the same password for everything. In this case, you need to be proactive, not reactive.
We care about each one of you, and we’re very serious about the importance of a good password manager. It’s not a luxury or a convenience anymore, it’s a must have.
Here’s some information about KeePass from their Website:
“What is KeePass?
Today you need to remember many passwords. You need a password for the Windows network logon, your e-mail account, your website’s FTP password, online passwords (like website member account), etc. etc. etc. The list is endless. Also, you should use different passwords for each account. Because if you use only one password everywhere and someone gets this password you have a problem… A serious problem. The thief would have access to your e-mail account, website, etc. Unimaginable.
KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key file. So you only have to remember one single master password or select the key file to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish). For more information, see the features page.
Is it really free?
Yes, KeePass is really free, and more than that: it is open source (OSI certified). You can have a look at its full source and check whether the encryption algorithms are implemented correctly.
Strong Security
Multiple User Keys
Portable and No Installation Required, Accessibility
Export To TXT, HTML, XML and CSV Files
Import From Many File Formats
Easy Database Transfer
Support of Password Groups
Time Fields and Entry Attachments
Auto-Type, Global Auto-Type Hot Key and Drag&Drop
Intuitive and Secure Clipboard Handling
Searching and Sorting
Multi-Language Support
Strong Random Password Generator
Plugin Architecture
Open Source! …”
KeePass comes with an excellent password generator, so you can create and store complex, uncrackable passwords. KeePass will remember them for you, always. And KeePass stores everything on your computer in an encrypted database which consists of a single file, meaning it’s easy to take your data with you if you get a new computer, or have more than one computer.
We don’t care which password manager you use as long as you use one. Today we’re featuring KeePass to give another option to those o you who still don’t have a password manager. It may be just the password manager you’ve been looking for.
Get more information at http://keepass.info/
Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 users should download KeePass 2.22 Professional (it’s free).
Windows XP users should download KeePass Classic Edition 1.25 unless you have NET Framework 2.0 installed. If you have NET Framework 2.0 installed, you can use KeePass Professional 2.22. If you’re not sure, just download the Classic Edition.
Have a freeware program you like and want us to feature? Let us know!
Have been using RoboForm since you first advocated it !
Keep up all the good work you do !!!! Regards, Dave.
A great “Cloudeight Daily”!!! For EVERYONE who has a computer and doesn’t have a good password manager should maybe read this twice. My Son downloaded Last Pass for me (I’m 85) and just want to add that it is very easy to use and no long learning session. I had Roboform before, but always seemed to be having to ask my Son a question every time I went to use it. I love my Last Pass and it is so user friendly. I have never been hacked, but I do have friends that have been. I wouldn’t want any of our Cloudeight members to have to go through what my friends have. You just got another 5 Star, TC. Thanks again.
I use Last Pass but have trouble if I am redirected to another website. I am 78 and not too PC savvy. Have used Robo and liked it. Would the one you are showing today be easier for me and would it import all of my passwords.