# Hardware Password Manager **URL:** https://onlykey.discourse.group/c/hardware-password-manager/10.md [Latest](https://onlykey.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://onlykey.discourse.group/categories.md) --- ## [About the Hardware Password Manager category](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/about-the-hardware-password-manager-category/17)
**Author:** [@t11](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/t11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/about-the-hardware-password-manager-category/17 "2020-10-29T18:48:57Z")
Discussion and support for using OnlyKey as a hardware password manager. Instead of remembering passwords, just remember one 7 - 10 digit PIN. See setting up accounts, Using OnlyKey With A Software Password Manager, and … --- ## [My two OnlyKey devices seem to be malfunctioning](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/my-two-onlykey-devices-seem-to-be-malfunctioning/1501)
**Author:** [@ShadesOfGrey](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/ShadesOfGrey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/my-two-onlykey-devices-seem-to-be-malfunctioning/1501 "2025-08-31T21:40:33Z")
Recently I was having issues using my primary OnlyKey (purchased in 2019) on two different Windows 10 laptops. I was having issues entering my PIN, either presses wouldn’t register or would repeat a press. Once I was abl… --- ## [HMAC User Input Mode - problem](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/hmac-user-input-mode-problem/1208)
**Author:** [@Creedsop04](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/Creedsop04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/hmac-user-input-mode-problem/1208 "2025-02-21T23:47:11Z")
Hello, I’m using challenge-response for KeePassXC database and it works, but not the way I want it to. In reality it’s more like: If I pick Yes, then I don’t have to press a button. If I pick No, then I must press … --- ## [Add Additional Tab and Return after UserName / Password (in slot configuration)](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/add-additional-tab-and-return-after-username-password-in-slot-configuration/110)
**Author:** [@denis.beurive](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/denis.beurive)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 8:34am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/add-additional-tab-and-return-after-username-password-in-slot-configuration/110 "2024-06-27T08:34:25Z")
Hello, If you look at the authentication form for Amazon, then you can see that you need to perform the following actions : Enter the login. Press “Tab”. Then press “Enter”. Enter the password. Press “Tab”. Then press… --- ## [Slot password output stopped working](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/slot-password-output-stopped-working/1196)
**Author:** [@Canon9083](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/Canon9083)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 4:07am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/slot-password-output-stopped-working/1196 "2024-04-15T04:07:38Z")
I’ve been using OK as a hardware password device for almost the last 2 years and, yesterday, the slot password output is now wrong. There have been no changes to my slots, firmware, or desktop software, yet suddenly the… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Symbol in password adds always a space after it](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/solved-symbol-in-password-adds-always-a-space-after-it/1262)
**Author:** [@joravasal](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/joravasal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/solved-symbol-in-password-adds-always-a-space-after-it/1262 "2024-04-05T14:56:45Z")
I am trying to set a password for an account in the hardware password manager but I got stuck on one issue that I couldn’t find any reference about. I have a password that contains the symbol ^ (automatically generated)… --- ## [Does onlykey support password entry via keyboard?](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/does-onlykey-support-password-entry-via-keyboard/1230)
**Author:** [@z91yk7m](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/z91yk7m)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/does-onlykey-support-password-entry-via-keyboard/1230 "2024-03-05T15:58:44Z")
I know that the onlykey duo can be used to enter passwords via the keypad, but can the regular style onlykey with 6 buttons be used to enter passwords via the keypad? With the help of the onlykey management software. I d… --- ## [Gmail Login: several tabs between username and Password](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/gmail-login-several-tabs-between-username-and-password/918)
**Author:** [@atlantic](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/atlantic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/gmail-login-several-tabs-between-username-and-password/918 "2024-02-10T14:17:43Z")
Hi there, I would like to configure my Onlykey to work with the Google/Gmail Login site. Unfortunately, there are several tabs required between the username and password field. Is there a workaround to solve this prob… --- ## [Incorrect Output on RHEL 9.2](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/incorrect-output-on-rhel-9-2/1167)
**Author:** [@seaborn](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/seaborn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/incorrect-output-on-rhel-9-2/1167 "2023-10-15T16:24:43Z")
Greetings! i have been using my OnlyKey for a few years now and i love the product. Over the years, i have OnlyKey on Windows, WSL, Debian, and also RHEL without issue. All of a sudden, however, i have been unable to ge… --- ## [Sysadmin Mode requires sysadmin mode to set slots but not to wipe](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/sysadmin-mode-requires-sysadmin-mode-to-set-slots-but-not-to-wipe/1004)
**Author:** [@xokc](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/xokc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/sysadmin-mode-requires-sysadmin-mode-to-set-slots-but-not-to-wipe/1004 "2023-02-20T21:24:58Z")
Hi, in contrast to this post I like the Idea of requiring an elevated mode for making changes to the configuration in general and the current feature of setting the slot only in config mode is a good step in this directi… --- ## [Physical size of the thing and the buttons - OnlyKey FIDO2 / U2F Security Key](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/physical-size-of-the-thing-and-the-buttons-onlykey-fido2-u2f-security-key/1019)
**Author:** [@OftenBaffled](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/OftenBaffled)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 11:57am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/physical-size-of-the-thing-and-the-buttons-onlykey-fido2-u2f-security-key/1019 "2023-03-04T11:57:32Z")
Chaps, I suppose this is a comment, a question, an idea and maybe a suggestion. Looking at the subjects here, all about codes and stuff, my issue seems a bit basic. My fingers simply don’t fit on the ‘buttons’! First… --- ## [I need NO PIN on Onlykey](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/i-need-no-pin-on-onlykey/494)
**Author:** [@Alex.it](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/Alex.it)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/i-need-no-pin-on-onlykey/494 "2021-08-26T15:54:21Z")
Hi everyone! I need to configure my Onlykey without PIN. I know it’s not secure, but I need to launch “script” without PIN. Just by pressing one of the buttons. How can I disable PIN, or maybe set it more weak, like 2-… --- ## [Only key not recognized by OnlyKey app in Macos](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/only-key-not-recognized-by-onlykey-app-in-macos/922)
**Author:** [@rrasouli](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/rrasouli)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/only-key-not-recognized-by-onlykey-app-in-macos/922 "2023-01-18T15:49:00Z")
Suddenly my OnlyKey stopped working does not get recognized by the OnlyKey app although the key is opened by password, it does not type passwords anymore, I could only login with my password after the my Macbook restarte… --- ## [Onlykey not typing with certain keyboard formats](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-not-typing-with-certain-keyboard-formats/825)
**Author:** [@wellitru](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/wellitru)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-not-typing-with-certain-keyboard-formats/825 "2022-11-26T20:58:05Z")
When I set the keyboard to US\_Dvorak using the onlykey cli the onlykey does not type anything when I touch it. If I switch it back to almost any other keyboard it starts typing again. Has anyone else seen this issue? --- ## [Doesn't work as a keyboard in bios or in grub](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/doesnt-work-as-a-keyboard-in-bios-or-in-grub/884)
**Author:** [@Ivarpoiss](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/Ivarpoiss)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/doesnt-work-as-a-keyboard-in-bios-or-in-grub/884 "2022-10-31T15:32:51Z")
Doesn’t work in bios. Doesn’t work with crypt hooks for entering luks password. Passwords are all base58 (alphanumeric) and on US keyboard. 1,5 year old factory firmware was typing something but consistently skipping the… --- ## [Duo with MAC is not typing @ from SLOT](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/duo-with-mac-is-not-typing-from-slot/733)
**Author:** [@Mojitos](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/Mojitos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 2:15pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/duo-with-mac-is-not-typing-from-slot/733 "2022-10-28T14:15:54Z")
If into a Slot the password contains an @ afterwards it is writing different sign. Example: Saved into Slot: TEST@OnlyKey For filling he writes: TEST¬OnlyKey All special sign do not work. I changed already the Keybo… --- ## [Inconsistent RDP password entry](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/inconsistent-rdp-password-entry/41)
**Author:** [@super](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/super)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 6:30pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/inconsistent-rdp-password-entry/41 "2022-10-25T18:30:12Z")
I have just started to use my OnlyKey. I was setting up a couple of new passwords, one of which I set inside of a remote desktop session. I ended up getting locked out of my account because it turns out the password en… --- ## [OnlyKey Duo - VMware Fusion not supported](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-duo-vmware-fusion-not-supported/768)
**Author:** [@a3432355](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/a3432355)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 12:55pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-duo-vmware-fusion-not-supported/768 "2022-05-31T12:55:33Z")
Hi all: I see that OnlyKey Duo is not supported by WMware fusion. It doesn’t appears on USB devices, so basically we cannot map OnlyKey to a Virtual Machine. It only works on the host (OSX). Can you please confirm if t… --- ## [OnlyKey Duo - how ot configure slots 7-24?](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-duo-how-ot-configure-slots-7-24/722)
**Author:** [@uccix](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/uccix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-duo-how-ot-configure-slots-7-24/722 "2022-05-04T15:24:55Z")
I set up everything fine. But now it seems I can’t configure the slots 7-24. I can use ‘3’ to change profiles and I get the expected feedback (color of the LED). But in the linux-app (5.3.6) the slots remain with the la… --- ## [Setup OnlyKey Duo not finalizing](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/setup-onlykey-duo-not-finalizing/695)
**Author:** [@tom42](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/tom42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/setup-onlykey-duo-not-finalizing/695 "2022-04-16T21:12:32Z")
Apps tried: 5.3.4 and 5.3.6 on macOS and on Windows 10 Whenever I try to setup the only key duo I cannot finalise it. Steps to reproduce on my side: start app / or start after only key is plugged in, does not matter. … --- ## [OnlyKey Not Registering Failed Pin Attempts?](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-not-registering-failed-pin-attempts/673)
**Author:** [@d5d529d17c2b90501367](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/d5d529d17c2b90501367)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 1:44am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-not-registering-failed-pin-attempts/673 "2022-03-27T01:44:47Z")
I would like to understand how the OnlyKey determines if a password is incorrect, and as a result wipes data if this occurs 10 times in a row. I have read on the Wiki that PINs must be 7 - 10 digits long, this means w… --- ## [New order Onlykey](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/new-order-onlykey/635)
**Author:** [@notnull](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/notnull)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/new-order-onlykey/635 "2022-02-19T01:16:54Z")
Is the new shipping Onlykey’s LED lit in front? I want to get the new Onlykey lit in front instead of at the back. Thanks --- ## [OnlyKey not being recognised as Yubikey by KeePassXC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-not-being-recognised-as-yubikey-by-keepassxc/452)
**Author:** [@legyfc](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/legyfc)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-not-being-recognised-as-yubikey-by-keepassxc/452 "2022-01-11T04:23:12Z")
Hi, I’m trying to set up my OnlyKey for use as a Hardware Password Manager, but I’m having trouble getting KeePassXC to recognise the OnlyKey for Challenge-Response purposes. This is what has been going on so far… I set… --- ## [KeepassXC HMAC problems caused by Firejail?](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/keepassxc-hmac-problems-caused-by-firejail/543)
**Author:** [@9Syd85](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/9Syd85)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/keepassxc-hmac-problems-caused-by-firejail/543 "2021-11-22T23:50:14Z")
Attempting to use OnlyKey 2.1.1 HMAC challenge-response for KeepassXC 2.6.6 on Linux Mint 20.1. The OnlyKey app works just fine, but KeepassXC doesn’t recognize the presence of the OnlyKey. When I refresh the list of har… --- ## [Onlykey restarting itself by tapping slot 5a](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-restarting-itself-by-tapping-slot-5a/532)
**Author:** [@kalbasit](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/kalbasit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/onlykey-restarting-itself-by-tapping-slot-5a/532 "2021-10-20T20:54:31Z")
So far I’ve only had 1a…4b slots filled. Today, I needed to set a new password on the next slot: 5a. Setting it in the application gave no errors, so I assumed everything was fine. However, whenever I tap slot 5a, the On… --- ## [Full Wipe without using pin](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/full-wipe-without-using-pin/130)
**Author:** [@boydhako](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/boydhako)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/full-wipe-without-using-pin/130 "2021-08-02T15:54:45Z")
Is there a way to do a full wipe without the using the wipe pin? I don’t believe I have it set to do the auto destruct thing. --- ## [Cant restore U2F from 2018 onlykey backup](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/cant-restore-u2f-from-2018-onlykey-backup/459)
**Author:** [@markus](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/markus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 12:42pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/cant-restore-u2f-from-2018-onlykey-backup/459 "2021-07-31T12:42:00Z")
Hey, I have been using onlykey for years. I got my key back in 2018 possibly early 2019 and made a backup. (I do not remember the firmware version and am afraid to have the new software interface with it.) I just purcha… --- ## [Weird login problem with macOS](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/weird-login-problem-with-macos/355)
**Author:** [@joshua](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/joshua)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 7:26pm UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/weird-login-problem-with-macos/355 "2021-04-21T19:26:57Z")
Okay, so I have slot one set with just the password for my mac (Catalina) login, followed by an enter. This works most of the time, EXCEPT when I have just started (or restarted) the computer… the first time through, it… --- ## [How to use a button to type a password and lock onlykey at the same time?](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/how-to-use-a-button-to-type-a-password-and-lock-onlykey-at-the-same-time/257)
**Author:** [@gerlos](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/gerlos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2021, 8:48am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/how-to-use-a-button-to-type-a-password-and-lock-onlykey-at-the-same-time/257 "2021-03-13T08:48:16Z")
Hello, I configured all the six slots of my Onlykey to enter different credentials. On top of that, I’d like to use the button 6 to also lock the key and the PC. In the desktop app it says that once I enable this featur… --- ## [Add TABs between URL & Username](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/add-tabs-between-url-username/208)
**Author:** [@Misterix](https://onlykey.discourse.group/u/Misterix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://onlykey.discourse.group/t/add-tabs-between-url-username/208 "2021-02-02T02:28:47Z")
Please write between square brackets \[\] the exact example of: 10 TABS after URL and username, and 3 TABS after URL and username. Thanks [Next page](https://onlykey.discourse.group/c/hardware-password-manager/10.md?page=1)