How to manage passwords using the MySafe extension

This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to add, edit, view, and copy a password’s information in MySafe using the MySafe extension. Additionally, it provides instructions on using the MySafe extension to seamlessly log in to websites using the credentials stored in MySafe.

Requirements

• The MySafe extension installed and activated in your browser. For more information, access the document on First steps.

Add a password by logging in to a website (automatically)

Requirements

• The Enable automatic password saving suggestions option enabled on the Settings screen. Access the Settings document for more information.

Use this method if you know your login credentials. When logging in to the website, the MySafe extension will prompt you to add the password automatically. Follow the steps below:

1. In your browser, navigate to the website.
2. Enter your username and password for the website and proceed to log in.
3. After logging in, the MySafe extension will prompt you with the question, "Add a new password to MySafe?".
4. Click Yes to add the password to the vault.
5. To view the added passwords in the MySafe extension, click MySafe, represented by the key icon in the bottom bar of the extension. Then, locate them within the Passwords section.

Add a password manually via the MySafe extension

To manually add a password to the MySafe extension vault, follow the steps below:

1. In the bottom menu of the MySafe extension, click New item, represented by the plus icon.

2. On the New password screen, fill in:

   • Name*: enter a name for the password.
   • Url*: enter the URL of the website where the credentials will be used.
   • Username*: enter the credential’s username.
   • Password: enter the credential’s password. Click the eye icon to view the password being typed. Click the refresh icon so that senhasegura automatically generates a secure password for you.
   • Secret key: if your account is configured to use multi-factor authentication, enter the secret key used to generate the TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) or click the QR code icon to read the secret key from a QR code on the screen.
   Info

   To ensure the feature works correctly, please make sure your device's clock is synchronized with the correct time. Time deviations may affect the generation and validation of the TOTP.

   Attention

   The secret must contain at least 10 characters and be base32 encoded, that is, it must include only capital letters from A to Z, numbers from 2 to 7, and the character =.

   • Tags: enter keywords associated with the password.
   • Note: enter observations about the password.
   Info

   The items with an asterisk are mandatory.

3. Click Submit. The message “Password created” confirms the action.

4. To view the added passwords in the MySafe extension, click MySafe, represented by the key icon in the bottom bar of the extension. Then, locate them within the Passwords section.

Edit a password

To edit a password stored in MySafe via the extension, follow the steps below:

1. In the bottom menu of the MySafe extension, click MySafe, represented by the key icon.

2. Within the Passwords section, locate the card of the password you want to edit, or click Search in vault, represented by the magnifying glass icon in the top bar, and type a keyword to search for it.

3. Click on the password card to expand it.

4. Click Edit password, represented by the paper and pencil icon.

5. On the Edit password screen, make the necessary changes.

   Info

   As the secret key used to generate the TOTP for multi-factor authentication is considered sensitive information, it isn’t displayed when editing a password’s information. Leave the field empty to keep the previous value or enter a new value to edit it.

6. Click Submit. The message “Password updated” confirms the action.

View a password’s details

To view the details of a password stored in MySafe via the extension, follow the steps below:

1. In the bottom menu of the MySafe extension, click MySafe, represented by the key icon.
2. Within the Passwords section, locate the card of the password you want to view, or click Search in vault, represented by the magnifying glass icon in the top bar, and type a keyword to search for it.
3. Click the password card to expand it and view details such as its Name, Url, Username, Token, Tags, and the action buttons to Copy username, Copy password, and Edit password.
4. Click the expanded card to return it to its compact format.

Copy a password and username

To copy the password and username of your credentials stored in MySafe via the extension, follow the steps below:

1. In the bottom menu of the MySafe extension, click MySafe, represented by the key icon.
2. Within the Passwords section, locate the card containing the password whose information you want to copy. Alternatively, click Search in vault, represented by the magnifying glass icon in the top bar, and type a keyword to search for it.
3. Click the password card to expand it.
4. Click Copy username, represented by the two sheets of paper icon.
5. Click Copy password, represented by the two sheets of paper icon.
6. The message “Copied” confirms both actions.
   Attention

   Clicking Copy password and Copy username adds the information to your clipboard, allowing other programs to access it.

Log in to a website using the MySafe extension

To log in to a website using the credentials stored in MySafe via the extension, follow the steps below:

1. In the bottom menu of the MySafe extension, click MySafe, represented by the key icon.
2. Within the Passwords section, locate the card of the password whose credentials you want to use. Alternatively, click Search in vault, represented by the magnifying glass icon in the top bar, and type a keyword to search for it.
3. Click Login, represented by the login icon. This will fill the login fields in the current webpage with the respective credential data.
   Info

   The Go to URL button, on the left of the Login button, takes you to the URL registered in the selected password card but doesn’t perform the automatic login by itself.

   If the Automatically fill login fields setting is enabled, it will be applied when accessing the website. Otherwise, the user will have two options:

   • Manually fill in their credentials on the website.
   • Return to the password manager interface and click the Login button on the desired credential.

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