Chapter 3. Elixir Safe

Table of Contents

Introduction
Using a Safe

Introduction

Elixir Repertoire tools include a Safe file type. A Safe is for holding valuable text-based information, for example passwords. Each Safe is encrypted on disk using a password. If you lose the password, it cannot be retrieved - the contents are gone for good.

To create a Safe file, choose a location in the Repository and from the popup menu select Add > Safe.... A wizard will appear, as shown in Figure 3.1, “Add Safe Wizard”.

Figure 3.1. Add Safe Wizard

Add Safe Wizard

Enter a unique file name and enter and repeat the password for confirmation. The password will be required each time you open the file. If the password is lost, the file will be unreadable. After you have entered all required details and clicked Finish you will be presented with a text editor. You can enter plain text here, in any format and for any purpose and it will be encrypted automatically each time it is saved.

On subsequent loading, the Safe file prompts for a password to decrypt the file, as shown in Figure 3.2, “Safe Password Prompt”.

Figure 3.2. Safe Password Prompt

Safe Password Prompt