#13486·keepassxc

Quick unlock shows even without polkit enabled/ usable

Author: lyallpCreated Jul 2, 2026Updated Sep 13, 2026
Labelshigh priority :rotating_light:PRE-RELEASE BUGfeature: QuickUnlock

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Brief Summary

KeePassXC 2.8.0-snapshot shows the "(fingerprint) Unlock Database" dialog when the host environment does not have a "Quick Unlock" capability. If this capability is not present, do not display the "Unlock Database" dialog and present the Password prompt, as per usual.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open a database
  2. Enter the password
  3. Lock the database
  4. The "Unlock Database" dialog is presented, rather than the password entry. Have to Press 'Cancel' to have the password entry shown.

Expected Versus Actual Behavior

  1. Open a database
  2. Enter the password
  3. Lock the database
  4. IF the host OS has 'Quick Unlock' capability, then present the 'Unlock Database' dialog, otherwise, show the Password entry prompt.

KeePassXC Debug Information

KeePassXC - Version 2.8.0-snapshot
Build Type: Snapshot
Distribution: Native

Qt 6.11.1
Debugging mode is disabled.

Operating system: 'Gentoo Linux'
CPU architecture: x86_64
Kernel: linux 6.18.35-gentoo-r1

Enabled extensions:
- Auto-Type
- KeeShare
- Hardware Keys
- Browser Integration
- Passkeys
- SSH Agent
- Secret Service Integration

Cryptographic libraries:
- Botan 3.11.1

Operating System

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Linux Desktop Environment

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Linux Windowing System

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Source: keepassxreboot/keepassxc