Getting started

Welcome to Keyguard! This guide walks you through installing the app and connecting your first vault.

1. Install the app

Pick your platform on the Download page. Android & Wear OS, Linux, Mac OS and Windows are supported.

2. Create local vault

Choose an app password and create the local vault. The app password protects everything Keyguard keeps on this device, independent of your Bitwarden or KDBX password.

3. Add an account

Keyguard is a client for the Bitwarden platform and for KeePass (KDBX) files:

• sign in to a Bitwarden or self-hosted Vaultwarden server, or
• open a local .kdbx database.

4. Unlock and explore

After unlocking, your items appear instantly. Try the search — it understands fields, folders, and tags — then open watchtower to see the health of your vault at a glance. Next: set up autofill on Android, read about security, or setup automatic backups.