Secure Password Manager

Provided By : Ibrahim DIkko (201203058) & Almustapha Ahmed (201203033)

A simple command-line password manager built with Python that allows you to securely store, retrieve, and manage your passwords.

Features

• Secure Storage: All passwords are encrypted before storage
• Master Password Protection: Access to stored passwords requires authentication
• Easy Management: Simple interface to add, retrieve, update, and delete passwords
• Data Persistence: Password data is saved to a file for persistence between sessions

Project Structure

password-manager/
│
├── main.py                # Main application entry point
├── password_manager.py    # Password Manager class
├── password_entry.py      # Password Entry class
├── encryption_util.py     # Encryption utilities
└── passwords.json         # Encrypted password data (created on first run)

Requirements

• Python 3.11
• cryptography package

1. Install the required dependencies:

pip install cryptography

Usage

1. Run the application:

python main.py

2. First-time setup:

   • Create a master password when prompted
   • Remember this password as it cannot be recovered

3. Managing Passwords:

   • Use the menu options to add, retrieve, update, or delete password entries
   • All data is automatically saved when you exit using the "Save and exit" option

Security Notes

• Master Password: Choose a strong master password that you can remember
• Data File: The passwords.json file contains your encrypted passwords. Keep it safe.
• No Recovery: If you forget your master password, there is no way to recover your stored passwords

Future Enhancements

• Password strength checker
• Auto-generated secure passwords
• Clipboard integration
• Backup and restore functionality
• GUI interface