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Android

Prerequisites​

Before setting up the passbolt mobile app on Android, ensure you have:

  • A passbolt account already configured in your browser
  • Your passbolt server URL
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passbolt mobile apps require HTTPS to function. If you're using a self-signed certificate, you'll need to import it to your device first. See our TLS (SSL) certificate import guide for detailed instructions.

Download and Install​

Scan the QR code below to download the passbolt app from Google Play Store, or search for "passbolt" in the Google Play Store on your device.

QR code to download passbolt from Google Play Store
fig. Scan to download passbolt from Google Play Store

Initial Setup​

Step 1: Launch the App​

Open the passbolt app and tap "Connect to an existing account".

Welcome screen of the passbolt mobile app
fig. Welcome screen

Step 2: Choose Setup Option​

Select "Connect to an existing account".

Login options screen in the passbolt mobile app
fig. Choose setup option
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It is currently not possible to create an account using the mobile app. You must first create an account using your desktop browser extension.

Step 3: Connect to Existing Account​

  1. Sign in using the browser extension on your desktop
  2. Go to the profile page in your browser
  3. Go to the mobile section in your profile
Mobile setup page in the browser showing QR codes
fig. Mobile setup page in browser

Step 4: Scan QR Code​

  1. In the passbolt mobile app, tap "Scan QR code"
  2. Point your camera at the QR code displayed in your browser
Camera screen for scanning QR code in the passbolt mobile app
fig. Scan QR code

Step 5: Enter Passphrase​

Enter your passphrase to authenticate and complete the setup.

Enter passphrase screen in the passbolt mobile app
fig. Enter passphrase

Step 6: Enable Fingerprint Unlock​

Enable fingerprint unlock (recommended) so you can open the app with biometrics.

Enable fingerprint unlock in the passbolt Android app
fig. Enable fingerprint unlock

Step 7: Configure Autofill​

Configure autofill settings. See our guide on disabling built-in password managers.

Autofill configuration in the passbolt Android app
fig. Configure autofill

After enabling autofill, you should see a confirmation screen:

Passbolt autofill enabled confirmation
fig. Passbolt autofill enabled

Chrome Native Autofill​

Chrome on Android (version 135+) supports native autofill services. See our Chrome autofill guide for setup instructions.

Disable Built-in Password Manager​

Disable Android's built-in password manager to prevent conflicts. See our guide on disabling built-in password managers.

Troubleshooting​

Certificate Issues​

Autofill Not Working​

If autofill is not working, check that:

  • The passbolt autofill service is enabled in your device settings
  • You have granted necessary permissions to the passbolt app
  • Your device's built-in password manager is disabled
  • For Chrome users, ensure Chrome native autofill is properly configured

Next Steps​