Sesame

A password manager that works without an account.

Keep your passwords in a vault on your computer. Import existing logins and make your own backups.

Sesame is in early beta and has not had an independent security audit. Use test data for now.

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Sesame vaultFictional test data.Click to view full size.
Sesame vaultFictional test data
Sesame vault showing a fictional login with password, 2FA, and recovery details

How Sesame works

Logins, 2FA codes, security checks, and backups in one desktop app.

Import from other managers

Import 15 formats, check the preview, and choose what to save.

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Fictional test data
Sesame import dialog with a password-manager export selected

Find a saved login

Search your vault and open a login to copy the details you need.

The browser extension has packages for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. It is not in the stores yet.

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Fictional test data
Sesame search results with a saved login open
Available to test
Local vault, imports, 2FA, security checks, PIN unlock, Windows Hello on Windows, backup, and export.
Not shipped
Sync, mobile apps, passkeys, sharing, and emergency access.
Platforms
Windows and Linux.

Read the source

The desktop app, browser extension, website, and optional server are licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later.

Use the desktop app on its own

You can create and use a vault without running a server or creating a website account.

What self-hosting covers

You can run the server, account portal, and admin interface yourself. Hosted Sync is planned as an optional paid service. Sync is not available yet.

Where your data lives

  • Vault fileYour device
  • Master password or unlock secretYour device
  • Imported password-manager exportYour device
  • Website account email and password hashSesame website
  • Product and release informationSesame website

Public beta.

Anyone can download Sesame. Keep a separate backup of anything you cannot afford to lose.

A website account covers signed downloads, licences, connected-device management.