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Re: KeePassXC 2.4.3

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Post by true_tuna »

packet_nerd wrote: post #40
mrrsm wrote: post #15

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KeePass is the original project. It is an open source dotnet application. The source code, as of the last time I checked, is released as a tar/zip with the binaries only. KeePassX is an open source c++ application. It was one of the cross platform applications to manage KeePass databases. It has not been under very active development for a while. KeePassXC is a fork of KeePassX which is under active developement. The…

KeePassXC is fantastic, I especially like the good Yubikey integration. The one small feature I miss from the original KeePass was the password templates. I like all my passwords to follow a grouped pattern so its easier to type into a phone or something while still being strong.

I use keepassxc with yubikey as well. I like it because it’s cross-platform. It works quite well.

Re: KeePassXC 2.4.3

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Post by ufo »

elagost wrote: post #34
benoliver999 wrote: post #31

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I agree about the metadata. I like pass but it's a flaw for sure. At least it's upfront about it. Most other issues are covered with pass, like a good android app etc etc.

You could always use pass-tomb, which is an extension that stores the entire tree encrypted. https://github.com/roddhjav/pass-tomb#readme

As I mentioned further up, pass tomb needs to be installed separately (which is not trivial depending on your distro) and is clunky to use. AFAIK it also cannot be used to encrypt the password database on Android.

It also really bugs me that an important security feature like this one is not the default.

Re: KeePassXC 2.4.3

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Post by varjolintu »

amaccuish wrote: post #50

Anyone got any good recommendations for an iOS client. I've just moved from android and there's several but not sure which to pick, which are opensource etc.

Strongbox is the best one right now. It supports KDBX 4, while older minikeepass doesn't.

Re: KeePassXC 2.4.3

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Post by ativzzz »

diehunde wrote: post #47
ativzzz wrote: post #27

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Yes, you can store the database file in a shared drive (not sure that's proper security though)

But how do you read the passwords from let's say iOS ? I don't see any iOS client on the website. Thanks.

You need to download an app. Search keepass on ios (I use android so I can't recommend one to you). They won't be made by the same people, but they can use the same password database

Re: KeePassXC 2.4.3

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Post by amaccuish »

varjolintu wrote: post #53
amaccuish wrote: post #50

Anyone got any good recommendations for an iOS client. I've just moved from android and there's several but not sure which to pick, which are opensource etc.

Strongbox is the best one right now. It supports KDBX 4, while older minikeepass doesn't.

Ye I'm using that right now but 25.99 GBP is a lot for me as a student. I know software development isn't free, don't mind paying say 10, but 25.99 is quite a stretch for me :(

Re: KeePassXC 2.4.3

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Post by ativzzz »

noisy_boy wrote: post #36
diehunde wrote: post #21

Is it possible to sync your passwords with other devices?

I setup two-way sync of the database with my android phone using syncthing - works flawlessly.

What's the difference between just opening the file directly on a shared drive? Possible conflicts with opening the database in multiple apps?

Re: KeePassXC 2.4.3

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Post by Tepix »

diehunde wrote: post #47
ativzzz wrote: post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes, you can store the database file in a shared drive (not sure that's proper security though)

But how do you read the passwords from let's say iOS ? I don't see any iOS client on the website. Thanks.

You use any Keepass compatible iOS client and access the same file (for example using a WebDAV share)

Re: KeePassXC 2.4.3

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Post by Tepix »

ufo wrote: post #30
ativzzz wrote: post #27

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Yes, you can store the database file in a shared drive (not sure that's proper security though)

That is secure as long as you have a good master password

You can use password protection on the drive as well as IP restrictions. You could even offer the drive only in your home network on your NAS.

Re: KeePassXC 2.4.3

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Post by ws66 »

amaccuish wrote: post #50

Anyone got any good recommendations for an iOS client. I've just moved from android and there's several but not sure which to pick, which are opensource etc.

I use KyPass on iOS and I am happy with it. I think it is 6$ on the app store.

Re: KeePassXC 2.4.3

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Post by alexnewman »

ufo wrote: post #52
elagost wrote: post #34

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You could always use pass-tomb, which is an extension that stores the entire tree encrypted. https://github.com/roddhjav/pass-tomb#readme

As I mentioned further up, pass tomb needs to be installed separately (which is not trivial depending on your distro) and is clunky to use. AFAIK it also cannot be used to encrypt the password database on Android. It also really bugs me that an important security feature like this one is not the default.

tomb seems fine on ios and android. I don't use it though
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