Slot: Static Password¶
A Static Password slot stores a fixed password and types it as keyboard input when triggered.
Overview¶
The device stores a fixed password and types it through its USB keyboard interface when the slot is activated. This works with systems that accept keyboard input.
Activation mechanism¶
The Static Password slot is activated through the OTP / button interface.
Press the BOOTSEL button N times, where N is the slot number. The device
then types the stored password into the host as keyboard input.
Note
No software on the host is required beyond standard USB HID keyboard support.
Slot configuration¶
Password¶
Enter the fixed password for this slot. The device stores it securely and does not return it after setup; the slot implementation also limits its maximum length.
Warning
Losing the password means it cannot be recovered from the device.
Append Enter¶
When enabled, the device sends Enter after the password, which can submit a form automatically.
Tip
Enable this option when logging into terminals or login forms.
Keyboard layout¶
The selected layout controls how characters map to keyboard scancodes. Match it to the host's keyboard layout to avoid incorrect characters.
Warning
A mismatched keyboard layout may produce incorrect characters.
Save and cancel¶
- Save stores the password permanently in the slot.
- Cancel discards the changes.
Danger
Saving overwrites any existing slot configuration.
Security considerations¶
The device does not expose the password through software interfaces; it types it through the keyboard interface and does not require host authentication to trigger the slot.
Warning
Anyone with physical access to the device may trigger the slot.
Typical use cases¶
Static Password slots can help with:
- Login to systems without password managers
- Unlocking encrypted volumes
- Entering recovery passwords
- Automating repetitive authentication steps
Tip
Use Static Password slots only on trusted systems.
Limitations¶
This slot does not use challenge-response or host-side verification. Because the password is fixed and typed visibly, it can be exposed through shoulder surfing or screen recording.
Note
This slot prioritizes convenience over cryptographic authentication.