Using KeePassXC as an SSH key source

Normally, SSH keys are stored in .ssh/, which is quite insecure, even with locked behind a password. Additionally, this makes backing up ssh keys a bit more tedious.

KeePassXC to the rescue!

1. Enable SSH Agent
2. Import an ssh key.
   • Entries -> New Entry
   • Set the password to your ssh key's password
   • Under the advanced tab, add your ssh private key file as an attachment
   • Under the SSH Agent tab, select the private key attachment
   • (optional) tick the box: Add key to agent when database is opened / unlocked
3. Check whether it works with ssh-add -l in the terminal. Your key should appear there.

Your key is now embedded in your database!