I would like to automatically unlock my default KWallet when I login with KDM. It is rather annoying to have to put in my password twice. this is possible with gnome-keyring, and after an extensive search online I have seen hints that this may have been implemented as of 4.8 (which I am using) however I cannot find out how to get this to work.

Does anyone know how to make my wallet automatically unlock (without using an empty password) or if it is even possible?

I doubt what you are asking is possible without hacking your own system security. It certainly would be a security flaw if someone who got your login password could seamlessly access Kwallet and all your other passwords. It would be no more secure than keeping your passwords in a text file.

The intent of Kwallet and such apps is to add an extra layer of security by using a password vault.

Me, I've started using keepassx because the database is portable and cross-platform, and it was recommended to me by the most paranoid user I know.

I am aware of the security risks. However, for me the inconvenience of having to enter a second password every time I log in is greater than the risk of someone getting my login password.(note that what I want is to have the same password for login and for kwallet, I don't want my kwallet password stored in plaintext).

I certainly don't think that this should be the default behaviour, but I do think it should be an option.

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That is certainly a valid position and I cannot take exception to it.

Unfortunately, I can't help with your original question because I find both Kwallet and Gnome keyring irritating and choose to use neither. I hope a Kwallet user comes along who can help.

Hi Flamelord,

From what I have seen there is not yet a way to do this because IIRC kwalletd is not started yet if you login.

One thing you can do is change the settings of kwallet that locking your screen wouldn't require you to type your password again.

So you only would have the inconvenience to type your password twice at login.