KeePass password manager 2.36 was released early this month with many new features and improvements. Now you can install it via a PPA in Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 17.04, and derivatives.

KeePass was originally for Windows only, but now uses Mono to run on Linux. For those who want a native Linux password manager software, try KeePassX or KeePassXC.

New features in KeePass 2.36:

• Added commands ‘Find Duplicate Passwords’ and ‘Find Similar Passwords’.
• Added command ‘Password Quality Report’.
• Added option ‘String name’ in the ‘Edit’ -> ‘Find’ dialog.
• Added option for using a gray tray icon.
• Added {CMD:/…/} placeholder, which runs a command line.
• Added {T-CONV:/…/Raw/} placeholder, which inserts a text without encoding it for the current context.
• Added optional ‘Last Password Modification Time (Based on History)’ entry list column.
• The internal text editor now supports editing PS1 files.
• The position and size of the internal data viewer is now remembered and restored.
• For various dialogs, the maximized state is now remembered and restored.
• Added configuration option for specifying an expiry date for master keys.
• Added configuration option for specifying disallowed auto-type target windows.
• Added workaround for Edge throwing away all keyboard input for a short time after its activation.
• Added workaround for Mono not properly rendering bold and italic text in rich text boxes.
• TrlUtil now performs a case-sensitive word validation.

How to Install KeePass 2.36 in Ubuntu:

Open terminal via Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for “Terminal” from app launcher. When it opens, run following commands one by one:

1. Run command to add the KeePass2 PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/keepass2

Type user password (no visual feedback due to security reason) when it asks and hit Enter.

2. Then upgrade KeePass password safe via Software Updater if you have a previous version installed:

Or run commands to install / upgrade the software:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install keepass2

Uninstall:

The PPA repository can be removed via Software & Updates utility under Other Software tab. To remove KeePass password safe, simply run command:

sudo apt-get remove --autoremove keepass2