Guides/Use case
Encrypt a password list without a password manager
A plain-text file of passwords is not a joke — many people keep one. Elba lets you keep it exactly the way you like, sealed in a folder that a lost laptop cannot betray.
Why some people prefer a file to a manager
A file is portable, editable, and doesn't require trusting any vendor's syncing. Sealed with Elba, it also stops being a liability.
A safer daily habit
Keep the file inside an Elba vault. Unlock when you need it, copy the one credential you want, and re-lock. Screen viewers see only the vault door.
Questions people actually ask
- Is this as safe as a proper password manager?
- A dedicated manager gives you browser autofill and breach alerts. Elba gives you a sealed folder — safer than a bare file, simpler than a manager.
- Can I keep 2FA backup codes here too?
- Yes. That's exactly the kind of ‘don't want to lose, don't want to leak’ file Elba is for.
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Elba is one HTML file. It runs locally in a Chromium browser, seals a folder with AES-256-GCM, never phones home, and becomes open source on 1 January 2030.
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