Using Batch Files to Open and Close KeePass

Batch files can be used to open and close Keepass quickly.

The following example is the batch file entry I created to open Keepass and still be prompted to enter my master password:

START “” “C:\Program Files\KeePass Password Safe\KeePass.exe” C:\!Data\Database.kdb

The quotes are necessary for any path that contains spaces.

The following example is the batch entry file I created to open Keepass and NOT  be prompted to enter the master password:

START “” “C:\Program Files\KeePass Password Safe\KeePass.exe” C:\!Data\Database.kdb -pw:1234

The following example is the batch file entry I created to open Keepass and NOT be prompted to enter the master password or key file (if key file is used):

START “” “C:\Program Files\KeePass Password Safe\KeePass.exe” C:\!Data\Database2.kdb -pw:1234 -keyfile:E:\kp.key



Finally, this batch file can be used to automatically close Keepass:

“C:\Program Files\KeePass Password Safe\KeePass.exe” –exit-all

The aforementioned paths will differ depending on your own install location and database and key file location.

This video explains these steps in further detail: VIDEO

Related posts:

  1. Locking the KeePass Workspace
  2. KeePass Password Safe - Install and Configure
  3. KeePass File Menu, Tools Menu, and Toolbar

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