BlackBerry 101: Using the Native BlackBerry Password Keeper Application to Store Account Information

I needed a desktop companion so I use SplashID

Good Luck

I pass on the Password Keeper; as I prefer Ascendo DataVault. It syncs with my Desktop (not wireless), but at least I can backup my data to my desktop; make changes and sync back to the Blackberry! Very simple to setup and use... Rather than lose all my data and trust on the last backup to have all my data thru DM....

If it actually did anything, such as auto fill web fields, I might consider it, but as it is it's a very basic wallet application of no use.

I use password keeper, religiously. Plus, I upgrade/wipe my device fairly often and must say that DM and PK have never failed me.

cool, i have been trying to hide mine in contacts - yeah i know - what a dumbass

cheers Kevin

Since KeePass has database-compatible clients for every platform I'd ever care to use (and many I don't or might someday), I prefer to stick with that option. So I can basically copy the .kdb file over from my desktop, and open it with the BlackBerry KeePass app.

But one thing I wish both of these apps would do (but neither actually do) is browser integration.

i know keepass isn't flashy or anything but it gets the job done on pretty much every computer/smartphone OS i've ever used

I'm old and forgetful so it's a life saver for me! =)

I TELL YOU WHAT!!! EVERYTHING HAS A DANG USERNAME AND PASSWORD THESE DAYS. IF IT WASNT FOR THIS APP I WOULD GET SO CONFUSED AND FORGET HALF OF THIS SPIT IM SUPPOSED TO REMEMBER. THE EXPERTS, WHO EVER THEY ARE, SAY UR SUPPOSED TO HAVE DIFFERENT UNIQUE PW FOR EVERYTHING, THIS IS NUTS. THANKS RIM THIS IS A GODSEND.

Can we get another option that says "No, I knew about it but foudn it to be a waste of memory and deleted it"?

I dunno, maybe I just have a good memory but i never found a need to store my passwords anywhere

I prefer the desktop functions you get with a 3rd party app like DataVault. Worthwhile app for the few bucks they charge you.

my memory doesnt get any better when im sitting in front of my pc, so i needed this solution there and on my bb. keepass did that. and syncs the same database between the 2, so always on same page. password keeper, only on bb. thats why i dont use it.

was the only app I brought over from my Treo. It is worth every penny.

I think i will look into the other apps recommended by some above, but i like the looks and features of the native Password keeper, so i might just use that one instead; it would do the job i need. Great job there kevin.

So why the hell did I BUY a password keeper then?????

Thanks for showing off your essex :-( haha

The other option on the poll is - I know about this, I know how to use it but I don't care to use it.

That's me! I'm not "too lazy to set it up! :)" I just don't want to use it.

I find it a useful tool and would probably use it if I used my BlackBerry for my work (I use password keeper on my computer at work).

Ben

Good timing for me, I am the one that was to lazy to set it up, as I was literally finishing reinstalling password keeper on my Tour I saw this. I decided to try KeePass instead though because of the sync feature

ok is it just me...but that 2nd phone he was handling doesnt look like anything on the current market....it doesnt look like a 9700 cuz of the 2 side...but it has a trackpad....someone fill me in?

ok is it just me...but that 2nd phone he was handling doesnt look like anything on the current market....it doesnt look like a 9700 cuz of the 2 side...but it has a trackpad....someone fill me in?

I never thought I'd see the day when Crackberry has a blog/post on something such as this. I had to laugh. The random password generator is the best thing that RIM came up with. =D

yeah that second phone is the essex. geez, i wish i had one!

I've always used Password Keeper. Way too many usernames n passwords for me to remember.

Yeah password keeper has proved to be a VERY handy feature on my 9700 & my previous 9000 & its something i use alot & store important information on.

and it has a desktop component.......
no contest....

EDIT***Kevin, I think there should be a review of these types of apps....
I have used splashid, datavault, ewallet and am testing another one now....

I use it but would like the ability to store multiple passwords under the same heading. Currently I store them under the 'notes' heading. Eh...

Has worked great for me and does exactly what it should. Use it all the time when on the go and don't have my password list with me from home.

Thanks to BB for adding it!!

If you don't mind, could you capitalize the "i" in the first sentence? Sorry, but my OCD is driving me nuts!

I don't think there's a day that I don't use it.

i need to start using it! best Cy

Oh wow! So that's what that does?! I always saw it there in my Apps folder but never knew what it did. I stored all my usernames and pw's in my memopad. Pretty stupid, I know. Glad this was posted up here for idiots like me! :)

I love love love this program. It stores my life in a place where I trust the security of it. I tell everyone I know to use it!

If only this would sync to some app on a desktop, i'll definitely use it.

I do like it and I do use it frequently but keep my most secure passwords elsewhere due to the porous nature of smartphones and their related software. I do wish that programs like roboform would be adapted to work with RIM products.

I have always deleted it but I think I will load it up and give it a try.

This feature has been so useful since I learned how to use it (very simple). I never realized how many passwords and usernames and accounts I had until I started logging them with necessary security information.

I currently have over 40 different accounts, which sounds crazy and know people have many more than that. I would be a complete tool without this app :)

Did that Tour have a trackpad? (O_O)

EDIT: nvm, i see other ppl noticed it too XD

Thanks Kevin,

I am using it now!

Cool app! Setting mine up right now!

It's not in my apps folder. Connected to DM to try to load it but it's not there either. Any clues?

One of the best apps on my BB. It allowed me to quit using the same three passwords for EVERYTHING.

I'm switching phones sometime this year (might give that STORM 3 a go (slider BB) and I'm nervous about bringing my PW keeper to the new device.

Another vote for KeePass from me. That all important desktop client and sync makes the difference.

No, I knew it was there, removed it. Use a 3rd party program, Splash ID

I seem to be locked out and have no access- store personel could not help me? Any advise, Thanks

I love password keeper! Its my life line! I use it ALL the time!

I have used both eWallet and SplashID through palms, window mobile devices and now BlackBerry. eWallet transfers device type to device type the easiest since the desktop component was there. No point to re-enter all the accounts, personal information, software information, vehicle info, website ids & passwords to even try BlackBerry's program since it was as simple as installing eWallet on BlackBerry and syncing.

I use the BB password keeper frequently and its quite a help. Its all outta my head and into my BB. TGIBB! ;op

Definitely need a desktop counterpart to make this utility competitive. Pull it together, RIM!

I need my passwords on both my laptop and BB....eWallet syncs between the 2 and the native BB app doesn't.

I have a Storm(1). I don't see a password keeper in my applications. Is it availa ble with the Storm2?

Have started using this all the time. Am currently unemployed and completing on-line applications is a chore plus each site has a different format for user id and password. Now, I just put them in password keeper and I'm done and can recall if I need to submit an application for another job. Also keep my website passwords there as well. This is great!

If I use Random Password and I try to access that web (bank for instance) from my desktop or any other desktop aren't I SOL ??? When I first got the phone I made the passwords in that app into asterisks. Don't see any way of undoing that even if I wanted to ???

My other question is, do I access that website right from inside the password keeper ???

I used the native Password Keeper to store my passwords. I backed-up the information consistently. Now my screen is cracked and I can not access the application on the phone. How do I get my passwords?

Last month I changed all my logins and passwords as precautionary measure. And (of course) this month I couldn't remember any of them. My husband said, "Don't you have an app for that? Isn't that why you own a BB?" Logged into Crackberry and found this post. Thank you for taking the time and explaining this feature!

i just bought my new blackberry bold 9000.. and it has a password keeper... and i try it.. but i dont know the password so can get in there.... i cant open it... i attempt 8 times.. im scared that if i reach 10 attempts my fone will be locked.. what is the first password?? 1234 en 12345 is not working... my password in fone dont work also... my pin also didnt work also.. help me..

i gont have it on my 9000 only on my 8520

is there a way to get it back on??

I've downloaded the latest version of KeePass for the PC (v2.15) and KeePassBB (v2.0.1506)
They are not compatable. When I sync the two and try to open the database on my BB I get the error "The database must be from KeePass version 2.09 - 2.11"

I thought I'd download an older PC version that is compatable, but I can't find anything but the "current" version. It looks like these versions were published a year ago. Has KeePass dropped off the face of the earth? It seems nuts that they would go a full year without keeping their PC and BB versions sinced.

Or am I missing something? If I can't keep my BB sinced with my PC, then KeePass is worthless.

Does anyone know how to recover the password? I set it up a while ago and forgot my password. Thanks!

Password keeper information does not seem to be supported through an enterprise server. recently updated our company system and cannot recover password keeper.

Anybody have a solution??