From a02ddc773eae52e7608d83daf203a4c4641016da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Varij Kapil Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2024 17:49:12 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Docs: explain how to generate passwords with the browser extension (#9242) --------- Co-authored-by: Jonathan White --- docs/topics/BrowserPlugin.adoc | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/topics/BrowserPlugin.adoc b/docs/topics/BrowserPlugin.adoc index ff4a40758..0a8621e9c 100644 --- a/docs/topics/BrowserPlugin.adoc +++ b/docs/topics/BrowserPlugin.adoc @@ -91,6 +91,20 @@ image::browser_confirm_access_dialog.png[,80%] .Fill Credentials image::browser_fill_credentials.png[,80%] +=== Generate Passwords + +The KeePassXC-Browser Extension also lets you generate passwords directly in your browser. +This feature can be used for websites with existing credentials as well as for new websites. +You can then choose to update/add the credentials to your KeePassXC database directly from the Browser. + +1. Ensure your database is unlocked and configured to use the Browser extension as shown above. + +2. Right click on a password field and from the KeePassXC sub-menu choose _Show Password Generater_. The standard KeePassXC password generator will appear. + +3. Configure the password generation options and click _Apply Password_ when done. The generated password will be filled into the previously selected field. + +4. When you have succussfully submitted the password on the website, a popup will appear asking you to either udpate an existing entry or add a new one. + // tag::advanced[] === Browser statistics You can see a cross-section of all browser-related settings applied to entries within a database through the Browser Statistics report. To access these, use the _Database_ -> _Database reports..._ menu option then click on _Browser Statistics_ on the left-hand menu. From here you can see all entries with URLs applied to them, explicitly allowed and denied URLs, and any entries with custom browser settings.