This Quick Start Guide will walk you through the setup steps and main features of Keeper for Web Vault & Desktop App, linking additional user guides throughout for a more detailed look.
This section will walk you through a few important setup steps that will help get you started and ensure you are up and running with Keeper in no time.
To create your Keeper account, first enter your email address then you will be asked to create and confirm a Master Password which will be the only password you have to remember. We recommend that you choose a strong Master Password that is only used for Keeper -- don't forget your Master Password!
To finalize your account and proceed to your vault, you will be asked to enter the security verification code that was sent to your email.
Upon logging in, you will be prompted to follow our Get Started wizard, which will guide you to , install the and set up .
You can either manually enter your existing logins and passwords into your vault or Keeper can import your existing passwords directly from your web browser (e.g. Safari, Chrome, Firefox), another password manager, or from a text file (.csv).
To get started, click on your account email in the upper right corner of your vault window, then click Settings > Import.
For instructions on how to import from your web browser, click .
For instructions on how to import from another password manager, click .
For instructions on how to import from a text file (.csv), click .
KeeperFill is Keeper's browser extension that autofills your logins and password into websites and apps. Click to visit the Keeper website and download KeeperFill for your browser.
Browser-specific setup instructions and more information about KeeperFill can be found here:
Once downloaded, the KeeperFill Browser Extension will appear in the upper-right corner of your browser window (except for Safari).
In Safari, the KeeperFill Browser Extension will appear left of center in your browser window.
To make the most of Keeper's browser extension, we recommend that you disable your browser's built-in password saving features. Keeper provides a much more secure and seamless solution to save and autofill your passwords across all browsers, devices and computers.
Click your browser's menu icon, then click Settings > Autofill and passwords > Google Password Manager > Settings and ensure "Offer to save passwords and passkeys" is toggled off.
Click your browser's menu icon, then Settings > Privacy & Security and ensure "Ask to save logins and passwords for websites" is unchecked.
Click Preferences... > Autofill then uncheck the boxes next to "Autofill web forms".
Click the browser's menu icon, then Settings > Passwords and ensure "Offer to save passwords" is toggled off.
Click the gear icon, then click Internet Options > Content and in the "AutoComplete" section, click Settings and turn off "Forms and Searches" and "User names and passwords on forms", click OK to finish.
Strengthen your account security and increase productivity by storing all of your passwords and private information as Records in your personal, encrypted Keeper Vault.
Click + Create New > Record.
Choose a from the dropdown menu ("Login" is the default type)
Enter a name for the Record and click Next
Enter the Login (Username or Email)
Enter the Password or click the dice icon
Click + Create New > Folder.
Enter the name of the folder and click Create.
Drag-and-drop the record(s) you would like to store in the folder and click Move or Create shortcut.
Right-click on an existing folder and click New Folder.
Enter the name of the subfolder and click Create.
Drag-and-drop the record(s) you would like to store in the subfolder and click Move or Create shortcut.
Keeper generates and stores strong, random passwords for all of your sites and apps so you will never have to remember your passwords again.
While creating or editing a record, click the dice icon to generate a unique password. If needed adjust the character length and special character, and click Save to finish.
This will NOT automatically change the website's existing login password. You still must visit the corresponding website's "Change Password" form to update the old password to match the new, stronger password.
Securely create, share and manage records with family, friends and colleagues.
While viewing a record click Share.
Enter the email(s) of the user(s) you would like to share the record with, then select their permission type from the dropdown menu (if they are not already a Keeper user, they will be invited to create an account via email).
Shared folders allow you to share multiple records at once and new records can be added to the folder as needed.
To create a Shared Folder, click Create New > Shared Folder.
Choose where you would like to nest the folder using the dropdown menu and enter a name for the folder. Set the User and Folder Permissions and click Create.
KeeperFill is our browser extension that autofills your logins and password into websites and apps.
Click to visit the Keeper website and download KeeperFill for your browser.
Browser-specific setup instructions and more information for KeeperFill can be found here:
The KeeperFill Browser Extension allows you to autofill your passwords and save new login credentials you create to your vault.
If it's the first time you are logging into a site with KeeperFill, you will be asked if you would like Keeper to autofill your login.
With KeeperFill there are multiple paths to create a new record. From the KeeperFill toolbar, quickly create a new record with our prominent Add Record button. This “quick add” functionality will auto-generate a record “Title” and “URL” based on the website you are visiting. Alternatively, you can create a record from scratch by clicking the yellow plus icon.
KeeperFill makes it easy to change your passwords. When a user visits a site's "Change Password" page, you will receive a prompt from Keeper asking if you would like help changing your password. By clicking Yes, Keeper will run a wizard that walks you through a few quick steps to change your password and simultaneously update the record in your vault. These steps will include a series of prompts detailing the following actions:
Autofill your old/current password
Automatically generate and autofill a new secure password
Confirm the changes and save them to your vault
Identity & Payments is the place for you to store your personal contact/address information and credit card numbers safely, making checkout on websites and apps a breeze.
From Identity & Payments enter a username and click + Phone Number and + Address. Enter the corresponding personal information and click Save to finish.
To store a payment card, click the Payment Cards tab, enter the card information and click Save to finish.
You can quickly access a "Payment Card" Record when you are at a payment screen by searching for it in the search bar. Simply click the Fill button to autofill the information into a payment field.
Alternatively, you can right-click in the payment field of a form to produce a context menu that allows you to access the KeeperFill features and autofill your payment cards.
Securely upload and store files such as passports, medical or credit cards, loan documents, photos and any other private file - making them easily accessible from your vault.
While creating or editing a record, click Add Attachments and select a file or photo from your computer to upload it.
Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the file directly from your computer desktop into the record.
When the upload is complete, click Save. To view or download the file, click the download icon.
Custom fields allow you to store other important data, like the answer to a site's security question.
Available Custom Fields:
Text
URL (website address) used for Autofill
Security Question & Answer
Multi-line Text
While creating or editing a record, cick Custom Field.
Select the custom field you would like to add to the record.
Enter the field values and click Save to finish.
Keeper autofills the custom fields of login forms as long as both the Website Address and Custom Field Name of the Keeper record match those of the login form.
Keeper integrates seamlessly with all Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) methods including TOTP, SMS, Touch/Face ID, and U2F security keys. Use Keeper to store your sites' Two-Factor Authentication codes and KeeperFill will autofill them at your next login where 2FA is required.
Navigate to the site's Two-Factor Authentication page (usually located in the security settings) and follow the prompts to set-up an authenticator.
Once it's provided, screen grab/snip and save the QR pattern to your computer.
In the corresponding Keeper record, click Add Two-Factor Code.
Click Upload and select the QR code from your computer, then click Add.
The Two-Factor Code will appear in the record and regenerate in real-time, click Save to finish.
Hover over the Two-Factor Code to reveal the copy icon and click on it once to copy the code.
At the website, finish setting-up the authenticator by pasting the copied code when prompted, Ctrl + v (Windows) or command + v (Mac).
Add an extra layer of security when logging into your Keeper Vault by setting up a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method.
Click your account email > Settings > Security and toggle Two-Factor Authentication on.
Select a Two-Factor Authentication method and click Next, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup (more on that ).
Records that have a stored two-factor code can be filled into login forms containing a time-based one-time password (TOTP) field. Simply click the fill icon in the KeeperFill window.
Enter the Website Address
Enter Notes, add Attachments, a Two-Factor Code and Custom Fields
Click Save to finish
Date
Name
Address (new or linked)
Pin Code (4-digit numeric)
Phone Number
Payment Card (new or linked)
Hidden Field
Can Edit
User can edit this record
Can Share
User can share this record
Can Edit & Share
User can edit and share this record
View Only
User can only view the record
Transfer Ownership
User will obtain ownership of the record and control all user permissions
The following Quick Start Guides will walk you through the setup steps and main features of Keeper for Web Vault & Desktop App, iOS, and Android.
This quick start guide will walk you through the setup steps and main features of Keeper for iOS, linking additional user guides throughout for a more detailed look.
Signing up for Keeper's iOS mobile app is easy. Simply visit the App Store on your device and install Keeper Password Manager.
Once the download is complete, enter your email address. If you are not an existing user, you will be asked to create a Master Password which will be the only password you need to remember. We recommend that you choose a strong Master Password that is only used for Keeper -- don't forget your Master Password!
After successfully downloading and logging into Keeper, it is highly recommended that you enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Two-Factor Authentication provides an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access by requiring a second passcode verification at login. Using 2FA is advised to further increase the security and protection of the data stored in Keeper.
Tap Settings > Two Factor Authentication then tap ">".
Select your Two-Factor notification method and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup (more on that here).
KeeperFill is fully integrated into the login experience of every website and app (iOS 12+), allowing you to enjoy its many benefits and conveniences seamlessly across your devices. Before you can utilize KeeperFill on your device, you must first enable it in your device settings.
On your device, tapSettings > Passwords > Password Options then toggle "AutoFill Passwords" on and from the list, select Keeper.
To make the most out of the Keeper Mobile App and ensure that your device's built-in password saving feature doesn't interfere with KeeperFill's autofill capabilities, we recommend that you only allow filling from Keeper.
Notice a Passwords button now appears above the keyboard when logging into an app or website.
When you first login to you vault, Keeper will give you the opportunity to import passwords from your computer and/or web browsers (If you're not near a desktop computer, you can perform the import at a later time).
After tapping I'm at my computer Keeper will ask you to navigate to keepersecurity.com/setup to begin the process of importing your passwords.
You can either manually enter your existing logins and passwords into your vault or Keeper can import existing passwords directly from your web browser (e.g. Safari, Chrome, Firefox), another password manager, or from a text file (.csv).
To get started click your Account Dropdown Menu, then click Settings > Import
KeeperFill is a browser extension that autofills your logins and password into websites and apps. Click here to visit the Keeper website and download KeeperFill for your browser.
Browser-specific setup instructions and more information for KeeperFill:
To make the most of Keeper's Browser Extension, we recommend that you disable your browser's built-in password saving features. Keeper provides a much more secure and seamless solution to save and autofill your passwords across all browsers, devices and computers. For browser-specific instructions click here.
Quickly create new records and folders on your mobile device using the convenient Create Button.
Tap then tap Create New Record.
Choose a Record Type from the dropdown menu ("Login" is the default type)
Name Your Record
Enter Your Email or Username
Enter Your Password or Tap the Dice to Generate One
Enter the Website Address
Enter Notes, add , , and
Tap Save to finish
Tap then tap Create New Folder.
Enter the name of the folder and tap Save.
Tap then tap More > Create Shared Folder.
Enter the name of the shared folder and tap Save.
Tap on the record you would like to move and drag-and-drop into a folder.
Alternatively, tap on the folder then tap and Add Existing Record.
Select the record(s) you would like to add from the list, then tap Add .
The Edit Tool allows you to manage the location of one or more records at once. With this tool, you have the ability to accomplish the following record actions: create a shortcut, move to a new folder, move to existing folder, and move to the trash.
Tap the pencil icon and select the folder(s) or record(s) then select the action you would like to perform by tapping on one of the listed icons and following the on-screen prompts.
KeeperFill is fully integrated into the login experience of every website on app (iOS 12+), allowing you to enjoy its many benefits and conveniences seamlessly, across your devices.
Before you can utilize KeeperFill on your device, you must first enable it in your device's Settings app.
On your device, tapSettings > Passwords & Accounts > AutoFill Passwords then toggle "AutoFill Passwords" on and from the list, select Keeper.
To make the most out of KeeperFill and ensure that your device's built-in password saving feature doesn't interfere, we recommend that you only allow filling from Keeper.
Notice a Passwords button now appears above the keyboard when logging into an app or website.
From the app or website login screen tap Passwords to open KeeperFill.
If there is a record match, tap Fill.
Tap the copy button next to the Two-Factor Code.
Fill your login credentials, then when prompted, long-press on the Two-Factor field and Paste the copied code.
If Keeper is unable to find a matching record when logging into an app or site, you will have the opportunity to create one by tapping Create New Record.
Enter your login credentials and tap Fill & Save to fill your login credentials and save them as a new record to your vault.
Securely create, share and manage records with family, friends and colleagues.
From your vault, tap on a record to view it in detail, then tap Share.
Tap Share with User and enter their email address and toggle on/off permission types, then tap Save.
From your vault, tap on a record to view it in detail, then tap Share.
Tap New Shared Folder.
Enter the name of the shared folder and use the search field if you want to add additional records, then tap ">" and toggle on/off the permission types. Tap Back when done.
To add users to the new shared folder, tap Users.
Enter the email address of the user(s), tapping Done on you keyboard between each to add them, then tap Save to finish.
Many familiar Keeper features can be accessed in the record detail view such as, creating favorites and viewing record history. The following actions can also be accessed from the edit screen:
Add to Favorites
Create Duplicate
Delete
From your vault, tap on a record to view it in detail, then tap More.
Tap on an action item from the generated menu and follow the on-screen steps.
Biometric login, especially when paired with Keeper is a time saving, convenience feature that allows you to login to Keeper with your fingerprint (Touch ID) or through face recognization (Face ID).
Tap Settings and toggle Biometric Login on.
At the login screen, simply tap either theor in the Master Password field to login.
Watch the video below to learn more about biometric login support on iOS.
Keeper's Scan a Document feature uses optical recognition (OCR) to scan a picture, document, card or credentials written on paper and transcribes and securely stores them in plain text within you record's "Notes" section (available on iOS 13+).
While viewing a record, tap Edit > Scan a Document.
Using your device's camera function, save your scan and you can either add it as an image to the record or save it as text only to your "Notes" field. Tap Save to finish.
This quick start guide will walk you through the setup steps and main features of Keeper for Android, linking additional user guides throughout for a more detailed look.
There are a few set-up steps on both your Android device and desktop computer we recommend that you complete first to help you get up and running with Keeper in no time.
Signing up for Keeper's Android mobile app is easy. Simply visit the store on your device and install Keeper Password Manager.
Once the download is complete, enter your email address. If you are not an existing user, you will be asked to create a Master Password which will be the only password you need to remember. We recommend that you choose a strong Master Password that is only used for Keeper -- don't forget your Master Password!
After downloading the , it is highly recommended that you enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Two-Factor Authentication provides an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access to your vault by requiring a second passcode verification at login. Using 2FA is advised to further increase the security and protection of the data stored in Keeper.
Tap the menu icon then tap Settings and toggle Two-Factor Authentication on.
Tap the dropdown button to select your Two-Factor notification method and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup (more on that ).
On Android Oreo (8.0) and newer, our KeeperFill feature seamlessly autofills your logins and passwords into apps and web browsers. Use KeeperFill to quickly create and autofill passwords into web browsers such as Chrome and Firefox as well as all other 3rd Party Applications.
Before you can use the KeeperFill feature on your device, you will need to perform a few quick setup steps.
In Keeper, tap the menu icon, then tap Settings.
Toggle KeeperFill on.
You will then be prompted to enable various settings on your device, including:
Selecting Keeper in the Autofill service
Enabling KeeperFill in the Installed services
Enabling KeeperFill in the Available virtual keyboard section
Enabling Keeper to Display over other apps
To make the most out of the Keeper Mobile App and ensure that your device's built-in password saving feature doesn't interfere with KeeperFill's autofill capabilities, we recommend that you only allow filling from Keeper.
When you first login to you vault, Keeper will give you the opportunity to import passwords from your computer and/or web browsers (If you're not near a desktop computer, you can perform the import at a later time).
After tapping I'm at my computer Keeper will ask you to navigate to to begin the process of importing your passwords.
You can either manually enter your existing logins and passwords into your vault or Keeper can import existing passwords directly from your web browser (e.g. Safari, Chrome, Firefox), another password manager, or from a text file (.csv).
To get started click your Account Dropdown Menu, then click Settings > Import.
For instructions on how to import from your web browser, click .
For instructions on how to import from another password manager, click .
For instructions on how to import from a text file, click .
KeeperFill is a browser extension that autofills your logins and password into websites and apps. Click to visit the Keeper website and download KeeperFill for your browser.
Browser-specific setup instructions and more information for KeeperFill:
To make the most of Keeper's Browser Extension, we recommend that you disable your browser's built-in password saving features. Keeper provides a much more secure and seamless solution to save and autofill your passwords across all browsers, devices and computers. For browser-specific instructions click .
Tapthen tap Record.
Choose a from the dropdown menu ("Login" is the default type)
Name Your Record
Enter Your Email or Username
Enter Your Password or Tap the Dice to Generate One (more on that )
Tap then tap Folder.
Enter the name of the folder and tap Save.
To add new or existing records to the folder, tap .
Tap then tap More > Shared Folder, enter the name of the shared folder and tap Save.
There are various ways users can easily manage the organization of individual or multiple records at once, create shortcuts and delete records.
Create a shortcut, move or delete individual records and folders by generating the record/folder menu.
Tap the more button next to the record or folder and select the action you would like to perform from the menu. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish.
Create a shortcut, move or delete multiple records and folders at once by long pressing on each record and/or folder. Select the action you would like to perform by tapping on one of the listed icons and follow the on-screen prompts to finish.
On Android Oreo (8.0) and newer, our KeeperFill feature seamlessly autofills your logins and passwords into apps and web browsers. Use KeeperFill to quickly create and autofill passwords into web browsers such as Chrome and Firefox as well as all other 3rd Party Applications.
Before you can use the KeeperFill feature on your device, you will need to perform a few quick setup steps.
In Keeper, tap the menu icon, then tap Settings.
Toggle KeeperFill on.
You will then be prompted to enable various settings on your device, including:
Selecting Keeper in the Autofill service
Enabling KeeperFill in the Installed services
Enabling KeeperFill in the Available virtual keyboard section
Enabling Keeper to Display over other apps
To make the most out of the Keeper Mobile App and ensure that your device's built-in password saving feature doesn't interfere with KeeperFill's autofill capabilities, we recommend that you only allow filling from Keeper.
KeeperFill presents somewhat differently depending on what Android version your device is running. Reference the instructions below that are specific to the Android version you are currently using.
On Android Oreo (8.0) and newer, our KeeperFill feature seamlessly autofills your logins and passwords into apps and web browsers.
From the app or website login screen, tap Sign in to Keeper and enter your Keeper Master Password.
If Keeper identifies a record match, the site's login credentials will appear in the KeeperFill dropdown. Fill them by tapping YES to confirm the autofill action.
Once you've signed into your Keeper account, you will not be prompted to log in again to utilize KeeperFill until your session times out.
The legacy version of KeeperFill is available for Android Nougat (7.0) and below, as a custom, virtual keyboard.
Tap the login field of the app or site, then tap the Keeper icon that will appear on the right side of you screen to activate the KeeperFill keyboard.
Tap Login to sign-in to Keeper using your Master Password then enable the KeeperFill keyboard (if prompted).
If Keeper identifies a record match, your login credentials will appear in the KeeperFill keyboard. Tap the fill button then tap Yes to confirm the autofill action and fill your credentials.
KeeperFill presents somewhat differently depending on what Android version your device is running. Reference the instructions below that are specific to the Android version you are currently using.
If Keeper is unable to find a matching record when logging into an app or site, you will have the opportunity to create one by tapping the "+" then Create New Record.
If Keeper is unable to find a matching record when logging into an app or site, you will have the opportunity to create one by tapping Yes when prompted.
Keeper integrates seamlessly with all Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) methods including TOTP, SMS, Touch/Face ID, and U2F security keys. Use Keeper to store your sites' Two-Factor Authentication codes and KeeperFill will autofill them at your next login where 2FA is required (Android 8.0 and newer).
Many other familiar Keeper features can be accessed in the record detail view such as, creating favorites, viewing record history, and deleting records.
While viewing a record, tap pencil icon then tap .
Select Two-Factor Code then tap Allow when asked if Keeper can access your device's camera.
Using your device's camera function, hover over the site's QR code. The Two-Factor Code will automatically be generated in the record. Tap the checkmark icon to finish.
The following actions can be accessed by the record detail screen:
Add to Favorites (tap the star icon)
Add to Watch Favorites
Create Shortcut
Move To
From your vault, tap on a record to view it in detail then tap the more icon.
Tap on an action item from the generated menu and follow the on-screen prompts.
Securely create, share and manage records with family, friends and colleagues.
From your vault, tap on a record to view it in detail, then tap.
Tap Share with User enter their email address and toggle on/off permission types, then tap the checkmark icon to finish.
From your vault, tap on a record to view it in detail, then tap and New Shared Folder.
Enter the name of the the shared folder. Tap the Records tab to add records and folders. Tap the Users tab to search for or add users by their their email address. Tap the back button when finished.
Tap the "Can Manage Users" and "Can Manage Records" icons to set each user's permission types.
To set the default folder permission, tap the more button and Folder Settings, then tap the checkmark icon to finish.
Tap the menu button and Settings then toggle Biometric Login on.
At the Keeper login screen, you will be automatically prompted to sign in with your fingerprint or facial recognition, or tap to be prompted.
Watch the video below to learn more about biometric login support on Android.
Enter the Website Address
Enter Notes and Custom Fields
Tap to Attach Files & Photos or Add a Two-Factor Code
Tap the checkmark icon to Finish
Delete
Record History
