Start Screen

Password Tracker start screen.
The start screen has two main functions:
  1. Create new safe files.
  2. Open existing safe files.
If this is the first time you start the application, you can also have a look at the Quick start page. It explains in detail how to create a new password safe.

Create new safe files

  1. Enter the path of a new safe (text box 1). The filename should not exist. If  there already is a file with the same name, Password Tracker will try to open it, so you first have to remove or rename the existing file. Note: if you do not add an extension, the application will assume a ".dat" extension. This behavior can be modified in the preferences. You can use the browse button to interactively select a file and its location (button 2).
  2. Enter the pass phrase of the new safe (text box 3).
  3. Click the "Go" button (button 4).
You can always abort the application by clicking button 5 "Cancel". Clicking the "Help" button (button 6) will start the on line help system.
The application will ask a confirmation that it is your intention to create a new safe. If you confirm this, a new empty safe will be created. You will be redirected to the main screen You can start adding new entries and save your data.

Open existing safe files

  1. Enter the path of an existing safe (text box 1). The file should exist. Note: if you do not add an extension, the application will assume a ".dat" extension. This behavior can be modified in the preferences. You can use the browse button to interactively select a file and its location (button 2).
  2. Enter the pass phrase to unlock the file (text box 3)
  3. Click the Go button.

The application will start unlocking the file using the pass phrase. You will be redirected to the main screen.