28_password_manager

Password Manager

A simple password manager application with a Tkinter GUI to securely save and retrieve personal login credentials. Includes a password generator and uses the pyperclip package to facilitate clipboard copy functions.

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Features

• Generate strong random passwords of 20 characters including symbols, numbers, and letters.
• Save website, email/username, and password credentials in a JSON file.
• Search saved passwords by website.
• Pop-up message boxes for user feedback and confirmation.
• Clipboard functionality to copy generated passwords easily.
• Simple, easy-to-use graphical interface built with Tkinter.

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Technologies Used

• Python 3
• Tkinter for the GUI
• pyperclip module for clipboard copy and paste (ensure installed via pip)
• JSON file handling to store credentials securely in a structured format.

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Installation

1. Make sure Python 3.x is installed.

2. Install the pyperclip package if not installed:

   pip install pyperclip

3. Save the project files (password_manager.py, logo.png, etc.) to a directory.

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How to Use

1. Run the Python script:

   python main.py

2. Enter the website name in the Website field (default example: groww.com).

3. Enter the email or username associated with the website (default example given: ved@gmail.com).

4. Generate a strong password by clicking Generate Password or enter one manually. Generated passwords are copied to clipboard automatically.

5. Click Add to save the credentials. Confirmation pop-ups will appear.

6. Use Search to find saved credentials by website and view email and password in a pop-up window.

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File Storage

Passwords and credentials are saved in a local passwords.json file in the format:

{
    "website_name": {
        "email": "email_address",
        "password": "password_value"
    }
}

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Code Overview

• Password Generator: Random ASCII character generation for strong passwords.
• Save Password: Validates inputs and stores data in JSON format, updating existing records safely.
• Show Password: Reads JSON data and displays credentials for a given website.
• Clipboard: Generated passwords are copied automatically for user convenience.
• UI Components: Tkinter widgets arranged in grid layout; includes entry fields, buttons, labels, and canvas for logo.

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References

• Pyperclip Documentation
• Tkinter Documentation