Bramble is a local-first password manager: your vault is encrypted and stored on your own device, with no account and no server. The answers below cover the most common questions. If you are stuck, email us and we will help.
Getting started
On first launch, create a vault by choosing a master password. That password encrypts everything and is never stored or sent anywhere, so keep it safe. You can then add logins, payment cards, secure notes, and TOTP (2FA) codes.
Turning on AutoFill (iOS)
Open the iOS Settings app, go to General → AutoFill & Passwords, and enable Bramble. To also show your logins as suggestions above the keyboard, turn on Keyboard suggestions in Bramble's own Settings → General. Then, on a sign-in screen, tap the key icon above the keyboard to fill.
Turning on AutoFill (Android)
Open Android Settings, search for Autofill service, and choose Bramble as your autofill provider. On a sign-in screen, tap a field and pick Bramble to fill your saved login or one-time code.
Unlocking with biometrics
After you unlock once with your master password, you can enable biometric unlock in Settings. Bramble caches the key behind your device's biometric gate; it is never readable without a successful Face ID, Touch ID, or Android biometric check.
Importing from KeePass
Bramble can import a KeePass .kdbx (KDBX4) database, including key files. The file is read entirely on your device and is never uploaded anywhere.
If you lose your master password
Bramble keeps no copy of your master password or your keys, so it cannot reset them for you. If you set up a recovery code, you can use it to regain access. Without your master password and every recovery method you set up, your vault cannot be decrypted by anyone. That is the trade-off for there being no backdoor.
Privacy
Bramble collects nothing and has no telemetry. See the Bramble Privacy Policy for details.
Contact
Questions, bug reports, or feature requests? Email flythenimbus@pm.me and we will get back to you.