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How to Install Keeper Password Manager on Ubuntu 17.04

To Install Keeper Password Manager on Ubuntu 17.04

Keeper is one of the most powerful and secure online password manager tools. It uses Amazon AWS to host and operate the encrypted Cloud Security Vault which is why it provides its users with unlimited secure backups. This also uses 256-bit AES encryption and PBKDF2 to encrypt the user information and passwords to ensure the best security. It also comes with an extension, mobile app, and even desktop app support for all the browsers and operating systems. It supports two-factor authentication, fingerprint login and Keeper DNA which uses personal devices like your smartwatch to confirm your identity. It is so simple to install Keeper Password Manager, and this article covers the method to install it on Ubuntu 17.04.

Installing Keeper password Manager

If you want to install the Keeper password Manager, make sure you download the latest stable version from its official site. You can use the wget command in the following manner.

root@linuxhelp:~# wget https://keepersecurity.com/en_US/static/apps/KeeperDesktopLinux.zip
--2017-11-11 11:42:50--  https://keepersecurity.com/en_US/static/apps/KeeperDesktopLinux.zip
Resolving keepersecurity.com (keepersecurity.com)... 52.3.150.1
Connecting to keepersecurity.com (keepersecurity.com)|52.3.150.1|:443... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 30426735 (29M) [application/zip]
Saving to: ‘ KeeperDesktopLinux.zip’ 

KeeperDesktopLinux.zip   100%[===============================> ]  29.02M   699KB/s    in 60s     

2017-11-11 11:43:52 (498 KB/s) - ‘ KeeperDesktopLinux.zip’  saved [30426735/30426735]


Once the file is downloaded, you shall extract the file by making use of the following command. 

root@linuxhelp:~# unzip KeeperDesktopLinux.zip -d keeper
Archive:  KeeperDesktopLinux.zip
  inflating: keeper/aopalliance-1.0.jar  
  inflating: keeper/bcprov-jdk15on-1.48.jar  
  inflating: keeper/cacerts          
  inflating: keeper/commons-io-1.4.jar  
  inflating: keeper/commons-logging-1.1.3.jar  
  inflating: keeper/guava-18.0.jar   
  inflating: keeper/guice-4.0-no_aop.jar  
  inflating: keeper/ini4j-0.5.4.jar  
  inflating: keeper/javax.inject-1.jar  
  inflating: keeper/jna-4.2.2.jar    
  inflating: keeper/jna-platform-4.2.2.jar  
  inflating: keeper/KeeperDesktop.jar  
  inflating: keeper/log4j-1.2.17.jar  
  inflating: keeper/proxy-vole-1.0.2.jar  
  inflating: keeper/sqlite-jdbc-3.8.11.2.jar  
  inflating: keeper/tika-core-1.6.jar  
  inflating: keeper/tyrus-standalone-client-1.11.1.jar  
  inflating: keeper/README.txt

You shall now proceed with the installation by running the following command which kickstarts the installation process.

root@linuxhelp:~/keeper# java -Xms256m -Xmx1g -jar KeeperDesktop.jar

Once the application is installed, It will automatically opens the application , you can add records by clicking on the New option.

You can make modifications in your settings.

With this, the installation of Keeper Password Manager comes to an end.

Tag : Ubuntu
FAQ
Q
How do I register my Security Key with Keeper?
A
To use your Security Key with Keeper:

1. Log into the web vault with your email address and master password.
2. Go to 'Settings'
3. Users must have an additional 2FA method enabled before registering their security key (e.g. Text Message, Google Authenticator, etc)
4. To select an additional 2FA method go to 'Edit Two-Factor'.
5. Once an additional 2FA method has been selected, turn on 'Security Keys'
6. Insert your security key into the USB port and follow the instructions on the screen.
Q
How secure is Keeper?
A
Keeper is a Zero Knowledge security provider. Zero Knowledge is a system architecture that guarantees the highest levels of security and privacy by adhering to the following principles:
Data is encrypted and decrypted at the device level (not on the server)
2. The application never stores plain text (human readable) data
3. The server never receives data in plain text
Q
What version of php is installed?
A
No. Keeper does not have access to our customer's records. We cannot decrypt your data and we do not provide any 3rd parties access to your information. Read our Security Disclosure page for all the details of our multi-layered encryption which ensures that only YOU are able to decrypt, view and access your Keeper records.
Q
Where to set time zone ?
A
set the time zone in following file "/etc/php/7.0/apache2/php.ini"
Q
I forgot my Master Password. How do I reset it?
A
Users who have signed into Keeper after August 2015 will automatically have Account Recovery enabled. Account Recovery is based on your selected security question, security answer, email address and Two-Factor Authentication code (if enabled).