Getting Started

  • Get Started With Strongbox (Guide)

    We've created a handy guide to help you get started with Strongbox. Click here to check it out. You can also download the guide as a PDF.

  • Share a Database with Friends, Family or Colleagues

    This guide describes the easiest way to share databases with others using Strongbox Sync. If you do not store your database on Strongbox Sync then you will need to find another way to enable the sharing of your database file using your storage providers individual mechanism. NB: It is essential ...

  • Create a New Database

    If you don’t already have a password database stored somewhere that you’d like to use, and you’d like to get started from scratch. Start here. Where Should I Store my Database? First you should decide where you would like to store your database. There are a few main options: Store your databas...

  • Import Your Existing Passwords Into Strongbox

    If you already have a KeePass or Password Safe database, you can immediately add that database file to Strongbox as is. Otherwise read on to find out how to import your existing passwords into Strongbox. Export Your Existing Data First you need to export your data from the password manager that...

  • Add an Existing Database File to Strongbox

    If you already have an existing KeePass or Password Safe database file, you can add it directly to Strongbox. iPhone/iPad Move your database file into a location that can be accessed by your iPhone/iPad Open Strongbox on your iPhone or iPad Tap the plus symbol (+) in the top right of the screen...

  • Choose a Strong Master Password

    A vital and important question. There are varying opinions on this, but one of the best guides around can be found here: https://theintercept.com/2015/03/26/passphrases-can-memorize-attackers-cant-guess/ The weak link in the security chain with Strongbox is always going to be the master passwor...

  • Add Entries to Your Database

    On Your iPhone or iPad (iOS) 1. Unlock your database by tapping on it and entering your master password or using Face ID 2. You are now presented with all of your existing entries and groups 3. Tap the More (...) button in the upper-right corner of your screen 4. Tap New Entry at the top of the ...

  • AutoFill Passwords in Your Browser

    To set up AutoFill, please check out our guides below: AutoFill passwords in Safari on iPhone/iPad AutoFill passwords in Safari on Mac AutoFill passwords in Chrome and Firefox on Mac

  • Organise Your Entries with Groups

    Groups function like folders. An entry can only be in one group at a time. One advantage of groups is that it's possible to exclude specific groups from appearing in search results. To Create a New Group On iPhone/iPad Unlock your database Go to the Database tab (the folder icon in the bottom...

  • Organise Your Entries with Tags

    You can add as many tags as you like to an entry. For instance, you could add both "work" and "messaging" tags to a single entry for Slack. To Add a Tag to an Entry On iPhone/iPad Open the entry Tap Edit Scroll down to the Tags section Type the tag name Tap Return on the onscreen keyboard Tap...

  • Favourite Entries

    For the entries that you refer to most, add them to your favourites to make them easily accessible. On iPhone and iPad, favourites have a dedicated list that can be accessed by tapping the star icon in the bottom menubar. On Mac, they have their own section in the lefthand sidebar. Mark an Ent...

  • Add a TOTP or Two Factor Code

    To setup a TOTP or Two Factor code, create a new entry or begin editing an existing entry and select Add TOTP. You can then either scan a QR code or enter the secret or OTPAuth URL manually. Strongbox uses KeePass custom fields (compatible with KeepassXC (“TOTP Seed” and “TOTP Settings” or the...

  • Change Your Master Password

    In the iPhone/iPad app: Unlock your database Tap the More icon (the three dot icon in the top right hand corner) Tap Set Master Credentials In the Mac app: Unlock your database Click ‘Database’ in the menu bar Click ‘Change Master Credentials’

  • Attach Images, PDFs and Other Files

    This depends on the underlying database file format you choose to use. You can choose to use KeePass (.kdbx) or Password Safe (.psafe3) formats. For the KeePass format, yes, you can add any attachment(s) you like to each entry in the database. It is recommended that you keep the file size small ...

  • Print Your Database

    Printing your database is very straightforward in the app, and this feature is available on both macOS and iOS. On macOS select Unlock Database > File > Print Emergency Sheet. On iOS select Unlock Database > Database Settings > Database Operations > Print.