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Using the [<span class="application">KeePassXC</span>](https://keepassxc.org/)
password manager you can:

- Generate very strong random passwords.

- Generate one-time verification codes for two-factor authentication.

For more detailed instructions on how to use *KeePassXC*, refer to the official [KeePassXC User Guide](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide).

Follow these steps to create a new password database and save it in the Persistent Storage for use in future working sessions.

To learn how to create a Persistent Storage, read our [[documentation on the Persistent Storage|persistent_storage]].

When starting Tails, unlock the Persistent Storage.

In Tails, choose **Applications**&nbsp;▸ **Persistent Storage**.

Verify that the Persistent Folder feature is turned on.

To create a new database, click <span class="guilabel">Create new database</span>.

Continue with the defaults settings in the configuration screens **General Database Information** and **Encryption Settings**.

Specify a passphrase of your choice in the **Enter password** text box.

Click **Done**.

Save the database as *Passwords.kdbx* in the */home/amnesia/Persistent* folder.

Follow these steps to unlock the password database saved in the Persistent Storage from a previous working session.

In Tails, choose **Applications**&nbsp;▸ **Accessories**&nbsp;▸ **KeePassXC**.

<p class="code">Error while reading the database: Invalid credentials were
provided, please try again.</p>

Restart Tails before changing more settings.

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