Setting Up KeePassXC for 2FA

For the first-time user, setting up KeePassXC for two-factor authentication (2FA) requires a few simple steps. First, double-click on the program file 'KeePass.exe' to launch the application. Confirm the prompt 'Enable automatic update check?' by selecting 'Enable (recommend)' to activate the automatic check for KeePass updates. Next, change the user interface language to German by navigating to 'View, Change Language …' and clicking on the option 'German (Deutsch)'. After restarting the program, KeePassXC is ready for use.

To create a new password database, click on 'File, New …' after the restart. Confirm the message with 'OK', then select the file name and location of the encrypted database and set the main password for opening and decrypting. The default database settings can be accepted by clicking 'OK'.

Now that the basic setup is complete, you're ready to enter your 2FA credentials. Create a new entry via 'Entry, Add entry …'. Enter a title, such as 'Google account', to identify the account. Then, enter the username and password. If you're familiar with KeePassXC from managing classic one-factor authentication (1FA) accounts, you'll be comfortable with these steps.

For added security, additional recovery codes for 2FA can also be entered in the 'Comments' field via the clipboard. However, it's safer to store them – as well as secret TOTP keys in plain text – in the 'Advanced' tab as a 'String field'. To do this, click on 'Add', select 'Back-up codes (2FA)' as the name of the field, enter the codes under 'Value', and activate the option 'Protect value in process memory'.

By following these simple steps, you'll be able to set up KeePassXC for 2FA and enjoy enhanced security for your online accounts.

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