Vardhu2706 / py-simple-password-manager

Simple Password Manager

This is a simple password manager implemented in Python. It securely stores and retrieves passwords using a master password.

Features

• Encrypt and store passwords.
• View stored passwords.
• Validate master password before access.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• cryptography library

Installation

1. Clone the repository or download the code files.
2. Install dependencies:

   pip install cryptography

Usage

1. First Run:

   • Run the script and create a new master password when prompted.
   • The script will set up and then prompt you to run it again.

2. Subsequent Runs:

   • Enter the master password to access stored passwords or add new ones.
   • Use options to view (view) or add (add) passwords, or quit (q).

python password_manager.py

Security

• Master password is validated by decrypting a stored test string.
• Passwords are encrypted using Fernet symmetric encryption.
• Ensure to remember your master password, as it is essential for decryption.

Note

• The master password is required for every run to ensure security.
• In a real-world application, use a unique salt for each user and store it securely.