I have used KeepassX V2 on ubuntu 16.04 for almost a year, I did use it with the old database for a few weeks then migrated using the included upgrade tool

I also keep the database in my nextcloud account so it stays in sync across all my computers. I have seen usb drives used----BACKUP your DB
http://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2015/12/install-keepassx-2-0-in-ubuntu-16-04-15-10-14-04/

On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 9:17 AM, der.hans <PLUGd@lufthans.com> wrote:
Am 27. Jan, 2018 schwätzte Mark Phillips so:

moin moin,

KeePassX uses the KeePass2.x file format. It's supposed to be compatable.

I haven't ever used KeePass2 directly, so can't speak to actual usage vs
theory.

I did just try KeePassXC ( I was recently reminded about it from an EFF
guide ). The KeePassXC fork is getting better maintenance than KeePassX
and has added some excellent features.

It allows generating a random string from anywhere in the UI, so it's now
easier to have random strings for email addresses and security questions.

The random generator also has a multi-word passphrase option, which will
be much easier for security questions that might have to be answered over
the phone.

KeePassXC has a merge option for merging in changes from another database
file.

I still don't see a way to sync out or export a sub-set of keys, but you
can drag and drop accounts from one DB to another. Drag and drop moves it,
but <ctrl><shift> drag and drop copies.

Still not near as functional as it should be, but makes it much easier to
keep files in sync.

ciao,

der.hans

I just tried to open my KeePass2 database with KeePassX, and got the error
message - Wrong signature.

I keep my database on Dropbox and a key file on my hard drive. When I used
KeePassX to access the database on Dropbox, it did not show up in the file
finder until I selected all files. The database is .kdbx. I entered the
location of the database key file when prompted, and then entered my
password. That is when I go the error message.

Are these two programs compatible, or am I stuck with the Windows/wine for
my existing password repository?

I looked at the import options for KeePassX, and all I see are KeePassX
(xml), PWManager (pwm), or KWallwet (xml). Nothing for KeepPass2.

Thanks!

Mark

On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 6:13 PM, Ted Gould <ted@gould.cx> wrote:

I use KeePassXC (via the snap) and KeePass2Android. On my Ubuntu Desktop I
have the file saved in the directory that NextCloud syncs and then have
KeePass2Android also grab it from Nextcloud. Works great.

Ted

On 01/02/2018 01:13 PM, der.hans wrote:

Am 02. Jan, 2018 schwätzte Mark Phillips so:

moin moin Mark,

I sync my files manually. Last I looked KeePassX still didn't have a
viable sync option. A sync tool was probably the plugin I considered.

Missing features include a tool for syncing files, a tool for exporting
password sets and a use anywhere random stringerator.

All easy to work around for an individual, but the sync features would
help a lot of team use.

ciao,

der.hans

I forgot to add that I also use KeePass2Android, and I forget how the two
stay synchronized. But it works well.

Maybe I will download the two, KeePassX and KeePassDroid, and see if they
can read my KeePass2 database.

Mark

On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 11:36 AM, Jerry Snitselaar <dev@snitselaar.org>
<dev@snitselaar.org>
wrote:

On Tue Jan 02 18, Carruth, Rusty wrote:

My only interaction with the KeePas* suite resulted in not being able to
read the database after an upgrade/update/something.

I don’t remember which it was (2, x, whatever).  The machine is at home.
I’ll have to look, but I’m hoping we’ll get some reaction and info that
maybe will point to a solution for me as well…



There is an action in the database menu to import a keepass 1 format
database. Perhaps the issue was that. I have a vague recollection of
running into that at some point.




From: PLUG-discuss [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces@lists.phxlinux.org
<plug-discuss-bounces@lists.phxlinux.org>] On
Behalf Of Mark Phillips
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 9:50 AM
To: Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: KeePass2 versus KeePassX

Happy New Year to everyone!!

I have been using KeePass2 on my Ubuntu machine for over 10 years
(through wine), and I just discovered KeePassX as a native application. I
use Keepass2 primarily as a password backup, as I also use LastPass with
the chrome extension for my day to day password manager.

I have a couple of questions about moving from KeePass2/wine to KeePassX.

I found in one post that the differences that the database files are
binary compatible. (https://superuser.com/questio
ns/878902/whats-the-difference-between-keepass-and-keepassx). Can anyone
confirm this?

The only other difference (other that GUI related stuff) is that KeePass2
has plugins and KeePassX does not. I am not using any plugins now. Are
there any that you think are really valuable to have, and would be a
reason
not to switch?

Should I switch to KeePassX? I am assuming I can get rid of wine and save
some disk space, and run a native application instead of a wine
application.

Thanks!

Mark



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