Adding a Custom Auto-Type Sequence in KeePass

Adding a Custom Auto-Type Sequence in KeePass

KeePass is a popular open-source password manager that allows users to store and manage their passwords securely. One of the powerful features of KeePass is the Auto-Type feature, which allows users to automatically fill in usernames and passwords in applications and websites. In this article, we will discuss how to add a custom Auto-Type sequence in KeePass, which will enable you to override the default sequence and set a sequence specific to a window or entry.

Understanding Auto-Type in KeePass

Before we dive into adding a custom Auto-Type sequence, it is essential to understand how Auto-Type works in KeePass. Auto-Type is a feature in KeePass that allows users to automatically fill in usernames and passwords in applications and websites. When you enable Auto-Type, KeePass will automatically type the username and password in the active window when you press a predefined hotkey.

By default, KeePass uses a standard Auto-Type sequence that works for most applications and websites. However, there may be situations where you need to override the default sequence and set a sequence specific to a window or entry. This is where custom Auto-Type sequences come in.

Adding a Custom Auto-Type Sequence

To add a custom Auto-Type sequence in KeePass, follow these steps:

1. Open KeePass and select the entry for which you want to create a custom Auto-Type sequence.
2. Click on the Auto-Type tab.
3. In the Auto-Type tab, click on the Edit button.
4. In the Auto-Type Editor, click on the Add button to add a new sequence.
5. In the Sequence field, enter the sequence you want to use. You can use the following placeholders to insert values from the entry:
   • %U: Username
   • %P: Password
   • %T: Title of the entry
   • %N: Name of the entry
   • %L: Path of the entry
   • %O: URL of the entry

   For example, if you want to create a sequence that types the username, presses the tab key, and then types the password, you can use the following sequence:

   %U%TAB%P
6. In the Window field, enter the title of the window where you want to use the sequence. You can use the %T placeholder to insert the title of the entry.
7. Click on the OK button to save the sequence.

Using the Custom Auto-Type Sequence

To use the custom Auto-Type sequence, follow these steps:

1. Select the entry for which you created the custom Auto-Type sequence.
2. Press the Auto-Type hotkey (default is Ctrl+Alt+A).
3. KeePass will automatically type the sequence in the active window with the title you specified in the Window field.

Adding a custom Auto-Type sequence in KeePass is a powerful feature that allows you to override the default sequence and set a sequence specific to a window or entry. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create custom sequences that make it easier to automatically fill in usernames and passwords in applications and websites.

References

• Auto-Type - KeePass Help
• Auto-Type Overview - KeePass Help