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 database on Strongbox Sync (Recommended)
- Store locally only on device
Of course, you have the option of storing it locally on your device. This has the added advantage of physical security in addition to cryptographic security. However it has the disadvantage of not being easily available on your other devices and not staying in sync.
The other option, and the one we most often recommend, is to store it on Strongbox Sync. Our native cloud offering. The advantage of a Strongbox Sync is that you can share it across your devices, keep it in sync, and not have to worry about losing it in case of device loss or malfunction. Remember, the security of the database is based on mathematics, meaning that even if an adversary has access to your database, it will take an enormous (likely nation-state level) amount of resources, time and effort to have any chance of cracking your passphrase. As the developer, I myself choose to store my own passwords on a cloud provider, purely for convenience.
Creating a New Database
Once you’ve decided where you would like to store your database, you can proceed as follows depending on your device:
For iOS App Users
- Tap the ‘+’ button in the top right hand corner.
- Choose ‘New Database’.
- Follow the on screen prompts to create your new database, on your storage provider of choice.
- You will be asked to enter a name for the database, choose a friendly name which will be displayed in the main screen.
- You will also be asked to enter a master password. Choose a very good password or passphrase, and remember, this is your only way to open the database. You must always remember this password. Without it, there is no hope of opening the database.
For Mac App Users
- Choose File > New from the menu bar at the top of your screen.
- Follow the on screen prompts to create your new database, on your storage provider of choice.
- You will be asked to enter a name for the database, choose a friendly name which will be displayed in the main screen.
- You will also be asked to enter a master password. Choose a very good password or passphrase, and remember, this is your only way to open the database. You must always remember this password. Without it, there is no hope of opening the database.
You should now have a new database, ready to be filled with passwords and secrets, safe from prying eyes.