KeePass2 versus KeePassX

Mon Jan 29 09:45:12 MST 2018

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 at 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 at 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 at snitselaar.org>
>>> <dev at 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 at lists.phxlinux.org
>>> <plug-discuss-bounces at 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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