# The &keepsecret; Handbook

## Introduction

&keepsecret; is a KDE password manager that stores and manages secrets securely using the freedesktop Secret Service API. It allows you to store passwords, keys, and other sensitive information in encrypted wallets.

&keepsecret; works alongside other applications that use the Secret Service API, such as web browsers and development tools, providing a unified place to manage all your stored credentials.

## Using KeepSecret

### Wallets

A wallet is a collection of secrets. &keepsecret; displays your wallets in the left sidebar. Click a wallet to view its contents.

To create a new wallet, open the menu and select New Wallet. To delete a wallet, open the wallet action menu and select Delete Wallet.

### Managing Entries

Each wallet contains a list of secret entries. Click an entry to view its details in the right panel.

To create a new entry, click the New Entry button in the toolbar. Fill in the label, password, user, and server fields. You can click Generate to automatically generate a strong random password.

To copy a password to the clipboard, click the Copy Password button. The password will be automatically cleared from the clipboard after 30 seconds.

### Import and Export

&keepsecret; can export your wallet to a `.keepsecret` file for backup or transfer. To export, open the wallet action menu and select Export….

To import secrets, select Import… from the wallet action menu. You can import both `.keepsecret` files and legacy KWallet XML files.

### Locking and Unlocking

You can lock a wallet to protect its contents. Click the Lock button in the toolbar to lock the current wallet. To unlock it, click Unlock.

## Credits and License

&keepsecret; is developed by contributors from the KDE community.

Documentation Copyright © 2026 &Roshani.Kumari; &Roshani.Kumari.mail;

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