
If prompted for the password of an existing database, click Cancel.Ĭreate a new database with by clicking File, then New… For example: C:\Program Files (x86)\KeePass Password SafeĬreate the Credentials Databases in KeePassįollow these steps to create a new credentials database using KeePass: Copy the KeeOtp.dll and OtpSharp.dll files from the dlls directory into the root directory of your KeePass installation. Download the latest stable version of the KeeOtp zip file.

Next, install the KeeOtp plugin by following the installation instructions.

Note: KeePass itself is cross-platform, but the plugin to generate MFA TOTP passwords can only be used with KeePass for Windows.įollow the KeePass setup instructions to install KeePass 2 for Windows using the automated installer. KeePass can manage basic passwords, but can also be configured with a plugin on Windows to support the generation of Multi-Factor Authentication Timed One Time Password codes. KeePass is free, open source, software that stores passwords in an AES encrypted database.

Please start by reading Separation of duties & storage of AWS root account credentials for background on the structure. This guide provides details on using KeePass password management software to manage AWS root account credentials.
