MiniKeePass is no longer maintained. Actually, it has not been maintained since 2017, but now its developers made it official:
This guide will help you migrate from MiniKeePass to KeePassium.
KeePassiumShare button (square with an arrow)More... → Copy to KeePassium. On iOS 12, simply scroll down to Copy to KeePassium and press it.
KeePassium can open databases directly from the cloud. This way, the app will automatically download the latest database from the cloud, and upload any modifications back. MiniKeePass could not do that, so some people never even look for this feature :)
All the synchronization is delegated to the specialized app of your cloud provider. Due to this separation of concerns, KeePassium can be an offline app with cloud synchronization. KeePassium never even asks for your server credentials, it has access only to the few specific files that you add to the app.
Here’s the general procedure:
Add Existing Database (or top-right + button)Browse to see the available storage locationsNote: Some of storage apps work better than others, so make sure to check the list of supported storage providers, sync troubleshooting guide, or contact us.
If you migrate to a new iPhone/iPad, you will discover that MiniKeePass cannot be installed and your most recent database is no longer available.
Don’t worry, you can still extract your database from an iTunes backup.
KeePassium protection is designed similar to MiniKeePass.
The app itself is protected by an App Lock passcode (“PIN protection” in MiniKeePass). Instead of entering the passcode, you can enable Face ID / Touch ID.
Your database is protected by its own master key (password, key file, YubiKey). For your convenience, KeePassium can remember database master key in device’s keychain. This way, the app will automatically unlock the database, even if KeePassium was killed by the system.
This happens when the app is not translated to the default language of your device.
Edit and reorder the languages by your preference (If your language is not in the list, you can add it by pressing Add Language...)
Also, you can help translate KeePassium to your language; this does not require any special technical knowledge.
This happens sometimes with old MiniKeePass databases that were edited by different versions of different apps — some of these versions had minor data corruption bugs. Usually, the error shows that some groups and entries in your database are missing mandatory fields (timestamps).
KeePassium, in turn, very carefully checks that the incoming data is correctly formatted. So when the app finds that a mandatory field is missing, it stops loading the database. This way, KeePassium ensures that it won’t accidentally ignore an important problem and protects your data from further corruption.
To solve this, open your database in KeePass or KeePassXC, then save the file. The desktop app will fill in any missing fields, and KeePassium will be able to open it.
Good news, everyone!
KeePassium is the first KeePass app for iOS that supports YubiKey.
KeePassium adopts the challenge-response approach used by KeePassXC. Firstly, because their approach requires only the database itself — whereas KeeChallenge and OtpKeyProv rely on auxiliary files (which would complicate synchronization). Secondly, because KeePassXC is available on all major platforms as a native app.
For more details: How to use YubiKey with KeePassium/KeePassXC.
(The App Store release version of KeePassium does not yet support YubiKey 5Ci — this requires a special permission by Yubico and Apple. The registration process is expected to take a few weeks. In the meanwhile, YubiKey 5Ci support is fully available in the beta version.)
Unfortunately, the AutoFill part is not allowed to communicate with hardware. This limitation is set by the system. As a result, YubiKey-protected databases can only be unlocked in the main app. We are exploring a possible workaround for this nuisance.
Now you can organize your passwords on the go. Move entries to other groups. Copy or duplicate them. Go meta and move whole groups!
This is just a highlight, there are many more improvements:
KeePassium is a part of the whole ecosystem of apps compatible with the KeePass password manager.
The key idea is that your passwords are stored in an encrypted file (database). This file can only be decrypted with the correct master password. This way, only people who know the master password can access the stored passwords.
The master password is not stored anywhere. There are no backdoors or cheat codes, so if the master password is lost or forgotten, there is no way to restore it. You may want to write your master password on a piece of paper and keep it in a safe just in case.
In general, you can think of KeePassium as a specialized viewer/editor for password databases. Pretty much like Microsoft Word can view and edit .doc files, KeePassium can view and edit .kdbx files (“kdbx” stands for “KeePass database extended”). The app itself does not contain your passwords, everything is in the database.
You can store your password database either locally on your phone, or in a cloud storage:
Ok, now that we’re done with the theory, let’s get to the practice.
Create New DatabaseNo Key File field.)Save Database.On My iPhone / KeePassium), or in the cloud storage. (If Dropbox does not show among the available locations, turn it on.)SaveCongratulations, you are in your password database!
You can organize your entries in folders (groups). The new database already includes a few groups for your convenience.
To create new groups and entries, press the “+” button in the top-right corner. To remove them later, just swipe them to the left.
To protect your passwords from unauthorized access, make sure to secure the app with Face ID / Touch ID. Open the settings — App Protection, and turn on the App Lock switch. The app will ask you to setup a PIN (passcode). This way, you will be able to access your passwords when the fingerprint/face scanner fails to recognize you for some reason.
Now that you have a few passwords in your database, let’s see how to use them. One option is to switch between apps to copy-paste the username, then the password — but this is a lot of actions that take a lot of time.
Luckily, you can make KeePassium quickly fill in login forms for you. This is a great convenience feature that works in all apps and websites. However, it needs some initial setup:
Passwords & Accounts and press itAutoFill PasswordsAutoFill Passwords switchPasswords button above it.Passwords button. This will open the KeePassium AutoFill screen.Add Database button, navigate to your database in Dropbox and select it.Now, whenever you press the Passwords button above the keyboard, you will see a list of accounts related to the current app. Press the account you need, and it will be automatically filled into the login form.
This guide is a work in progress. If you feel something is missing or could be improved — let us know.
KeePassium 1.08 is here to make your iPhone KeePass workflow even smoother.
From now on, the Unlock button will stay out of your way, saving you a couple of seconds every day. When you open the app, it will ask you for a Touch ID/Face ID scan and take you directly to your passwords.
Switching between databases is also very easy:
Auto-unlock is available both in free and premium versions. To disable it, simply turn off the “Remember Master Keys” option in the settings.
KeePassium 1.06.42 brings two visible improvements.
KeePassium is now available in Spanish! (Thanks to Juan_Net and NicolasCGN, who both contributed to the translation).
Overall, your favorite KeePass app for iOS now speaks 9 languages. Translate KeePassium to your language — everything is done online, no coding knowledge required.
KeePassium now fully respects the system text size settings, and looks much easier on the eyes.
To change the text size, open device settings — Display & Brightness — Text Size. If this is not enough, try Accessibility — Display & Text Size — Larger Text.
KeePassium Pro is the premium version of KeePassium that is compatible with Family Sharing and Volume Purchase Program (VPP).
When you have a family to protect, you’d want the premium experience for everyone. However, in-app purchases are not eligible for Family Sharing, so everyone needed a separate license. The resulting costs could quickly escalate from hefty to ridiculous.
KeePassium Pro solves this problem. It is a paid app that already includes all the premium features. A single purchase protects up to five users in your Family Sharing group.
Five for the price of one — how cool is that? :)
Today’s release was a good moment to revise the price of the Premium Keeper — the permanent license available as in-app purchase. With the old license effectively replaced by KeePassium Pro, the new Premium Keeper now costs about 30$. This is a great option if you want a personal premium license.
The early adopters who purchased Premium Keeper at the original price can get a free upgrade to KeePassium Pro. Please follow instructions in the app.
If your organization is enrolled in the Volume Purchase Program for Business — you can buy KeePassium Pro in volume and distribute the best KeePass app for iOS directly to your users.
No more personal purchases, reimbursement forms, or promo codes that were needed to activate the freemium edition. No recurring payments, either — it’s a one-time purchase.
After a month of undercover work, KeePassium is back with a new update. There are three notable highlights that will make your life better.
KeePassium is now fully compatible with the iOS 13 Dark Mode.
Thanks to the awesome community of volunteers, KeePassium now speaks five more languages!
To enjoy KeePassium in your native language, join the translation. No coding knowledge required.
Special thanks to the Crowdin folks who made their great platform available to open source projects.
KeePassium makes it very easy to have different passwords for each account. But what about user names?
Whether you always stick with the formal firstname.lastname or prefer randomness — we’ve got you covered!
When creating a new entry, tap Choose at the user name field. You will get a selection of the most frequently used names (from your database), plus a completely random one.
For those who are new to KeePass and KeePassium, here’s a one-minute video on how to:
KeePassium is a password manager that combines the security of KeePass with the beauty of iOS design.
KeePassium was created because existing KeePass apps on iOS — such as MiniKeePass, KeePass Touch, Strongbox, KyPass, iKeePass — either ceased development (MiniKeePass, iKeePass) or lack the usability they could have.
KeePassium fills this gap. After 7 month of initial development, followed by 10 month of thorough beta testing and refinements, KeePassium is finally available on the App Store.
KeePassium is a premium app for those who value their privacy.
You can host your encrypted database wherever you want, whether it’s locally on device, in a cloud or your own server.
KeePassium never asks for your server credentials. All the networking is done by the original storage provider app. A password manager should never have full read/write access to your whole server.
There are no ads, no trackers, no analytics. If something does not work — tell us, otherwise we won’t know.
You don’t have to trust us — KeePassium is open source. Audit the source code, build your own binary and rely on it.
And also:
You can try KeePassium for free, indefinitely, and upgrade when it’s worth your time.
The free version provides everything a casual user would ever need: view, edit, sync, search, TouchID / FaceID unlock. There are some inconveniences, though: only one database can be used at a time, and that database will automatically lock up within 1 hour. Most people will be perfectly happy with the free version.
The premium version is designed for experts and business users who value their time and convenience. You can add multiple databases, quickly switch them with one-tap unlock, and preview attachments directly in the app. Premium subscriptions keep KeePassium open, ad-free and secure.
P.S. Almost by coincidence, today is the 5-year anniversary of KeePassB for BlackBerry 10. It was released on 31 July 2014 and became the best KeePass app for BB10 phones. Let’s see how this works out on iOS :)