How to Install KeePass on Linux Mint 22

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KeePass is a widely used open-source password manager that helps you securely store and manage passwords. If you’re using Linux Mint 22 and want to install KeePass, follow this step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing KeePass, update your system to ensure all packages are up to date. Open a terminal and run:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install KeePass from the Linux Mint Repository

The easiest way to install KeePass is via the default Linux Mint repository:

sudo apt install keepass2 -y

Once installed, you can launch KeePass from the application menu or by running:

keepass2

Step 3: Install KeePass Using Flatpak (Latest Version)

For the latest version of KeePass, you can install it via Flatpak. First, ensure Flatpak is installed:

sudo apt install flatpak -y

Then, install KeePass using the following command:

flatpak install flathub org.keepassxc.KeePassXC -y

To run KeePass, use:

flatpak run org.keepassxc.KeePassXC

Step 4: Verify the Installation

To confirm that KeePass is installed, check the version:

keepass2 --version

or, if installed via Flatpak:

flatpak info org.keepassxc.KeePassXC

Step 5: Set Up KeePass

  1. Open KeePass from the applications menu.
  2. Click File > New to create a new password database.
  3. Set a strong master password to protect your data.
  4. Start adding entries to securely store your credentials.

Troubleshooting

  • If KeePass doesn’t launch, try reinstalling it using: sudo apt remove keepass2 -y && sudo apt install keepass2 -y
  • If the Flatpak version doesn’t run, ensure you have Flathub enabled: flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo