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[[!meta title="Managing passwords using KeePassXC"]]
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For more detailed instructions on how to use *KeePassXC*, refer to the official [KeePassXC User Guide](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide).
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Follow these steps to create a new password database and save it in the Persistent Storage for use in future working sessions.
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To learn how to create a Persistent Storage, read our [[documentation on the Persistent Storage|persistent_storage]].
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When starting Tails, unlock the Persistent Storage.
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In Tails, choose **Applications** ▸ **Persistent Storage**.
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Verify that the Persistent Folder feature is turned on.
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Continue with the defaults settings in the configuration screens **General Database Information** and **Encryption Settings**.
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Specify a passphrase of your choice in the **Enter password** text box.
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Click **Done**.
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Save the database as *Passwords.kdbx* in the */home/amnesia/Persistent* folder.
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Follow these steps to unlock the password database saved in the Persistent Storage from a previous working session.
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In Tails, choose **Applications** ▸ **Accessories** ▸ **KeePassXC**.
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<p class="code">Error while reading the database: Invalid credentials were
provided, please try again.</p>
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Restart Tails before changing more settings.
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<h1 id="2fa">Using <i>KeePassXC</i> as an authenticator app for two-factor authentication</h1>
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Many websites offer two-factor authentication as a safer method than using just a password. For example, you can configure an authentication app, like Google Authenticator, to generate a one-time code of 6 digits when signing in to a website.
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To configure two-factor authentication for an entry in your *KeePassXC* database:
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Click on the entry of your database for which you want to configure two-factor authentication.
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Choose **Entries&nbsp;▸ TOTP&nbsp;▸ Set up TOTP&hellip;**.
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