# How to Use KeePass to Share Passwords Async

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**Published on:** 2022-05-07
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Password management is a common problem for small teams with limited budgets. This workflow will allow you to easily and securely share passwords within a team for free, using open-source, cross-platform (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android) software, KeePass. KeePass is open-source software which uses an encrypted file to store your passwords. This file can be decrypted using a password or key file, and can be stored on a shared file storage system (like Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, etc). This combo allows you to share many passwords with others conveniently (on the cloud) and securely (encrypted).Create a Password FileDownload a KeePass clientI suggest KeePassXC for Windows, MacOS, or LinuxI suggest Strongbox for iOSCreate a New DatabaseEnter the Database Name and Description.Use default values for Decryption Time and Database FormatEnter and confirm a password:In general try to use something long, but easy to remember. An example would be “Making_KeePass_super_100!”WRITE THIS PASSWORD DOWNSave the fileShare a Password FileAt this point**,** you should have a password file which can be opened using a secret password.Upload the file to a shared file storage systemIf you use Dropbox or Google Drive, your team can share password additions and changes automatically using their offline sync mechanismsYou can also upload to a system like Notion, but will have to manually upload the file when you make changes and download the file when someone else makes changesShare the password with your team via a voice chat or OneTimeSecret.comDo NOT share the password via text chat or emailNow that you have shared the password, delete/swallow the password you wrote down aboveUse a Password FileDownload a KeePass clientI suggest KeePassXC for Windows, MacOS, or LinuxI suggest Strongbox for iOSDownload the shared database fileOpen a Database FileUnlock the database using the shared passwordAdd a New Entry by right-clicking on the main windowEnter the Title, Username, Password, and login URLYou can also use the notes for things like security questions, one-time unlock keys, or anything elseSave the entry - it should show up under RootYou can now copy the username or password by right-clicking on the entry you just created (or using keyboard shortcuts)If you are using an automatic storage system like Dropbox or Google Drive, you don’t have to do anything else - your team should have access to the new entry you createdIf you are using a system like Notion, be sure to re-upload the file to share it with your teamCover photo by olieman.eth on Unsplash

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