Let’s say you just purchased a license of Windows 8 PRO. You know, all those applications you’ve bought over the years, or all those multi-user licenses you have to keep track of for your business? Instead of leaving those details in a spreadsheet or random mail folders you can keep them securely in Keepass.

In order to fully utilize Keepass for this purpose make sure to keep the groups separate, add an icon and notes for detailed instructions, if any. It could be either used for storing software registration keys and serial number, wallet content such as credit/debit card, social security number, bank statements, secure notes, and other details. You can use Keepass for other data that needs security other than just online accounts, website, or network passwords. Organize Other Types of Secret with Keepass The creation time and last modification dates are particularly important because it gives you an estimate of how long you’ve been using that same password for an account and when you created it.

However, it is also important to get an overview of a particular entry such as the creation time, last modification date, and tags. Organizing your entries in groups or tags is sufficient if you are just getting started with the application or want to categorize them according to the types and importance such as applications, web logins, website logins, logins for shopping website, educational or entertainment websites, and so on.

If you’re absolutely sure that you no longer need that entry, delete it from the recycle bin.Īrrange and Configure the Entry List Columns If you’d still like to use an entry then simply drag-and-drop it on the group folder. Your passwords are actually still there, but just hidden from view in a group you wouldn’t normally check. Select any entry from the group, right-click and select “Delete Entry.” Once you confirm, your entry will be moved to the “Recycle Bin” group. Over time, you’ll likely have some accounts that you no longer use.

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