Bootstrap: KeePassXC setup for new team members

keepassxc-bootstrap.md

KeePassXC Setup

Set up password manager before generating SSH keys.

1. Install KeePassXC

Fedora:

sudo dnf install -y keepassxc

Ubuntu:

sudo apt install -y keepassxc

2. Create Personal Database

mkdir -p ~/Documents/keys
keepassxc

In KeePassXC:

1. File → New Database
2. Save as ~/Documents/keys/personal.kdbx
3. Set a strong master password (memorize this one - it unlocks everything)
4. Click "Done"

3. Generate Passphrases for SSH Keys

When creating SSH keys, you need strong passphrases. Use KeePassXC to generate them:

1. Tools → Password Generator
2. Select "Passphrase" tab
3. Set word count: 4-5 words
4. Click "Generate"
5. Copy the passphrase

Example: purple elephant dancing Tuesday

4. Store Passphrases

For each SSH key you create, add an entry in KeePassXC:

1. Entries → New Entry
2. Title: SSH - id_github (or id_csjump, id_sites)
3. Password: paste the generated passphrase
4. Save (Ctrl+S)

5. Next Step

Now proceed to GitHub setup: https://gist.github.com/waynemsmith/9d50fe5abe8fc6cb535dbe8c93a3b358