The Vault Password Manager EN

The Vault is a privacy-first password manager that keeps your credentials safe without trusting third-party infrastructure.

Unlike cloud-based password managers, The Vault keeps your data off external servers. Instead, your information remains encrypted on your device and, if you choose, on file in your cloud storage provider. The browser extension connects directly to The Vault desktop app on your machine, ensuring your passwords never go to any external server.

HOW IT WORKS
The extension communicates with the Vault desktop app through a secure local connection (native messaging). When you visit a login page, it offers to autofill your saved credentials. If you log in to a new site, it offers to save your credentials to your vault.

FEATURES
- Autofill passwords on any website with a single click
- Save new credentials when you sign in to a site for the first time
- Generate strong passwords directly in the browser
- Autofill credit card details and personal profiles
- Choose which vault to save credentials to (multi-vault support)
- Inline autofill menu with no popups blocking your view
- Badge indicator shows vault connection status (connected, locked, or disconnected)

PRIVACY & SECURITY
- Zero cloud visibility dependency as credentials are never shared or visible to the storage provider
- AES-256-GCM encryption protects your data at rest
- Argon2id password hashing (OWASP-compliant) resists cracking
- No tracking, no analytics, no data collection
- No account or subscription required
- Credentials are never cached in the extension, as every request goes through the desktop app
- Open source to review the code yourself on GitHub

REQUIREMENTS
- The Vault desktop app must be installed and running on your computer (Windows 10/11)
- The native messaging host must be registered (installed automatically with the desktop app)

BRING YOUR OWN CLOUD
The Vault desktop app can sync your encrypted data with Google Drive and OneDrive, with Dropbox and Nextcloud support coming soon. To set up sync, choose your preferred provider and sign in through the app. Only encrypted data is uploaded; your cloud provider cannot access the contents. Sync is optional, and the extension and vault work fully offline.