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

Store many passwords in an encrypted database which is protected by a single passphrase of your choice.

Always use different and stronger passwords, since you only have to remember a single passphrase to unlock the entire database.

- 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).

<h1 id="create">Creating and saving a password database</h1>

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 start <span class="application">KeePassXC</span>, choose <span class="menuchoice"> <span class="guimenu">Applications</span>&nbsp;▸ <span class="guisubmenu">Accessories</span>&nbsp;▸ <span class="guimenuitem">KeePassXC</span></span>.

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**.

The database is encrypted and protected by a passphrase. In the configuration screen **Database Credentials**:

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

Type the same passphrase again in the **Confirm password** text box.

Click **Done**.