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I use KeePassXC [1] with Syncthing [2] to synchronize my passwords between machines. [1] : https://keepassxc.org/ https://keepassxc.org/ [2] : https://syncthi

by ealhad 9y ago

I use KeePassXC [1] with Syncthing [2] to synchronize my passwords between machines. [1] : https://keepassxc.org/ https://keepassxc.org/ [2] : https://syncthing.net/ https://syncthing.net/

maccard 9y ago
I use a similar combo (keepssX+keepass touch with Dropbox to sync), and frankly it’s a pain. There is no support at all in KeepassX for Dropbox or other sync methods, and they’re not interested in providing it either, stating that a few triggers to auto synchronise is a viable solution. Until an open source project takes multi device seriously, they don’t get mainstream adoption.
- Digit-Al 9y ago
  Have a look at Password Safe. It has an Android version as well as a Windows version (and Linux I think). The Android version has PasswordSafe Synch, which allows it to automatically synchronise your password vault when hosted on a variety of online storage solutions including Dropbox and Google Drive. Plus the Android version has a custom keyboard for entering user name, password, etc... without having to copy/paste.
- slavik81 9y ago
  I don't understand what "Dropbox support" is. Dropbox will sync any file.
  - jhasse 9y ago
    I'd guess merge support in case of conflict and web GUI access.
    - maccard 9y ago
      No, keepass’s recommended approach is a total PITA to set up, and completely non-intuitive [0]. [0] https://keepass.info/help/kb/trigger_examples.html#dbsync https://keepass.info/help/kb/trigger_examples.html#dbsync
  - maccard 9y ago
    Dropbox syncs files blindly, but if keepassX has the file open, and it changes, keepass will generate a conflict file, and not notify you in any way. Their recommended approach to syncing a database is [0]. It’s really counterintuitive, and not trivial, and interacts badly with other features (auto save on change for example). [0] https://keepass.info/help/kb/trigger_examples.html#dbsync https://keepass.info/help/kb/trigger_examples.html#dbsync
flanbiscuit 9y ago
Love KeepassXC and have been using Keepass2Android for mobile. I'm using Google Drive for syncing because on Android it allows me to add a shortcut to the file on my home screen. I've never tried syncthing before and just looking into it now, I love that it's open source, not cloud-based, and not using a proprietary protocol. I'm watching this video[0] overview of it right now that seems to be going pretty in-depth. [0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycVM5pdH3xg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycVM5pdH3xg
neumann 9y ago
This is what I do. It is awesomely simple. And works on mobile phones and all computers.

by ealhad 9y ago

I use KeePassXC [1] with Syncthing [2] to synchronize my passwords between machines. [1] : https://keepassxc.org/ https://keepassxc.org/ [2] : https://syncthing.net/ https://syncthing.net/

maccard 9y ago

I use a similar combo (keepssX+keepass touch with Dropbox to sync), and frankly it’s a pain. There is no support at all in KeepassX for Dropbox or other sync methods, and they’re not interested in providing it either, stating that a few triggers to auto synchronise is a viable solution. Until an open source project takes multi device seriously, they don’t get mainstream adoption.

Digit-Al 9y ago
Have a look at Password Safe. It has an Android version as well as a Windows version (and Linux I think). The Android version has PasswordSafe Synch, which allows it to automatically synchronise your password vault when hosted on a variety of online storage solutions including Dropbox and Google Drive. Plus the Android version has a custom keyboard for entering user name, password, etc... without having to copy/paste.
slavik81 9y ago
I don't understand what "Dropbox support" is. Dropbox will sync any file.
- jhasse 9y ago
  I'd guess merge support in case of conflict and web GUI access.
  - maccard 9y ago
    No, keepass’s recommended approach is a total PITA to set up, and completely non-intuitive [0]. [0] https://keepass.info/help/kb/trigger_examples.html#dbsync https://keepass.info/help/kb/trigger_examples.html#dbsync
- maccard 9y ago
  Dropbox syncs files blindly, but if keepassX has the file open, and it changes, keepass will generate a conflict file, and not notify you in any way. Their recommended approach to syncing a database is [0]. It’s really counterintuitive, and not trivial, and interacts badly with other features (auto save on change for example). [0] https://keepass.info/help/kb/trigger_examples.html#dbsync https://keepass.info/help/kb/trigger_examples.html#dbsync

flanbiscuit 9y ago

Love KeepassXC and have been using Keepass2Android for mobile. I'm using Google Drive for syncing because on Android it allows me to add a shortcut to the file on my home screen. I've never tried syncthing before and just looking into it now, I love that it's open source, not cloud-based, and not using a proprietary protocol. I'm watching this video[0] overview of it right now that seems to be going pretty in-depth. [0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycVM5pdH3xg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycVM5pdH3xg

neumann 9y ago

This is what I do. It is awesomely simple. And works on mobile phones and all computers.