# KeePassXC 2.8 adds Qt 6 UI and Wayland auto-type support

> **Key takeaway:** KeePassXC 2.8 introduces a Qt 6 port, Wayland auto-type via XDG Desktop Portals, and fingerprint unlock support.

**Published:** 2026-10-22T17:17:39+00:00 
**Source:** OMG! Ubuntu 
**Category:** distro-news 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/keepassxc-28-adds-qt-6-ui-and-wayland-auto-type-support.html 

## Summary
The KeePassXC 2.8.0 update brings several major improvements to the open source password manager, most notably a long-awaited port of the main interface to Qt 6. Linux users on Wayland can now use the auto-type feature through XDG Desktop Portals, and fingerprint unlocking is available via Polkit. The release also includes remote database support for WebDAV and SFTP, and an experimental Aarch64 AppImage.

## Key changes in KeePassXC 2.8
- **Qt 6 Port**: Updates the main UI to Qt 6, improving HiDPI rendering and platform capability access.
- **Wayland Auto-Type**: Implemented via XDG Desktop Portals to work around Wayland security protocols.
- **Biometric Support**: Adds Quick Unlock using fingerprint authentication via Polkit.
- **Remote Databases**: Support added for WebDAV and SFTP.
- **AppImage Improvements**: Includes an experimental Aarch64 build and uses systemd-run for Wayland auto-type functionality on GNOME and KDE.
- **Security & Keys**: Supports generation of RSA, ECDSA, and Ed25519 keys, and Proton Pass imports now include Wi-Fi and SSH keys.

## Why it matters
The transition to Qt 6 and the implementation of Wayland-compatible auto-type significantly improves the usability and modern desktop integration of KeePassXC for Linux users.