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Keepass optional keyfile or password

I am using Keepass 2 for storing my passwords. The database is stored in the cloud. I would like to be able to open this in windows with a key file (or my windows user account) so i don't have to ...
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KeePass2 unable to auto-type into Cygwin or Git Bash (windows 10)

I am using KeePass2 v.2.37 to save my different logins to virtual machines and servers. I seem to recall that I was able to use auto-type with KeePass to ssh with Cygwin and Git Bash, but I have been ...
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How do I set windows password using a KeePass generated password?

I want to set my windows password using a KeePass generated password. I cannot change the password through the control panel. In order to change my windows password, I have to go to Ctrl+Alt+Delete > ...
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Is it possible to use Kwallet with Keepass files?

Is it possible to use Kwallet, the password manager built in Kde Plasma Desktop, with keepass files? It would be very handy, especially under the portability aspect.
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Making Keepass work (seamlessly) under Windows

I'm searching for a recipe to make Keepass work under Windows (Windows 7 professional 64). My definition of "work" is that it saves/fills in passwords in the browser (via Keefox extension), ...
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Ubuntu Linux Keepass2 Google Drive Sync Plugin Error

I'm using KeePass2 with Google Drive Sync for quite some time now on Windows and Android without anny issues. Now I installed KeePass on Ubuntu 16.04 (tried Keepass 2.32 and 2.35 from PPA, no ...
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Cancel Password Manager Auto Type

How would I cancel a password auto type (initiated by Ctrl + Alt + A) after Keepass begins typing? I've tried pressing Esc repeatedly, but to no avail
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Managing old passwords in Keepass2

In Keepass 2, is there a history or some place that it can remember old passwords? I would like to have a record of previous passwords that are used if I change a password for a given account. Is ...
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Importing CSV into specific folder in Keepass

I had been using Lastpass but found Keepass more suitable for my needs. Before deleting my Lastpass account, I exported to a CSV file. I know in Keepass you can import the CSV file, but I'm wondering, ...
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Keepass password safe corrupt

I store all my passwords in a Keepass 2 .kdbx file. When I try to open it I get the error that "the file is corrupt". I had the file synced with dropbox. I thought this would be a good back up. I had ...
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How to export Keepass entries as directories and files on the local filesystem

I'd like to store key files (such as SSH keys) into Keepass. To do this, I've created directories and entries. It seems that there should be an easy way to reverse the process such as when I'm ...
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Large difference in key transformation rounds for KeePass and KeePassX that I would like explained

Below I am using v2.32 of KeePass and v2.0.2 for KeePassX, and I am using Linux. I was messing around with the number of transform rounds and noticed when choosing one second delay in KeePassX (this ...
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How to configure KeePass's AutoFill feature to ignore the browser's name?

I use the AutoFill feature in KeePass, which chooses which entry to fill by detecting its name in the focused window's title. Therefore, when I activate AutoFill on any page in Google Chrome, KeePass ...
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Keepass Master Password not working after rebuild

Having just recovered from a major crash I have rebuilt my computer. Previously it was running Windows 10 on a Raid configuration. Now it is running on non-Raid Windows 10, freshly downloaded. Apart ...
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How to stop winkey from closing keepass?

I'm an awesomWM user and use the winkey (between Ctrl and Alt) a lot. The problem is that for some reason pressing it closes keepass gui. I checked the options but I can't find a shortcut panel that ...
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Keepass2 how to separate key and DB on "iPhone" like devices?

The securest way to use keepass is to separate the key file and the DB. My first idea was to use a USB/flash card with the key file as just like a regular key (and DB on dropbox), but Apple does not ...
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Prevent CopyQ clipboard manager from keeping data from KeePass

I use CopyQ clipboard manager, but I don't want it to keep data from KeePass password manager for security reasons. How can I set up CopyQ for that?
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Search KeePass for Password

I have a few hundreds of passwords in my KeePass database and I have structured them in groups. It seems that my way of thinking sometimes changes (e.g. I would add a VMWare password under IT/VMs now ...
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Does KeePass have permanent inner master key to encrypt data?

Does KeePass have permanent inner key to encrypt data? Or the key for encryption is a password (and keyfile)? On some website I've run eyes over the discusstion about ways to hack KeePass base. One of ...
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KeePass kdbx not respecting -pw parameter

If I use the command line KeePass.exe {kdbx location} -pw:{password}, all that happens is KeepPass opens minimized and still asks for the password when I click on it. Even putting this in a ...
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Is is possible to set the "expires" time based on "creation" time?

After using Keepass for several years, an idea came to me that would be nice to implement. There are over 300 records in my database, and it would be nice to know which of those records are still good....
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How does KeePass know when I've used the password?

KeePass securely stores any number of passwords, and allows for convenient copy-and-paste operations of stored passwords when a password is needed. The interesting part: KeePass allows the pasting of ...
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Can keepass require a password when computer is locked?

Is there a way to make it so keepass needs the master password again when you lock the computer or put it to sleep? The point is I don't trust Window's crappy password protection enough.
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Automating SSH login gives unresponsive remote-shell, dropping back to client-terminal (without errors)

I have a problem with the tool expect under Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. I want to automate ssh logins to some Sophos UTM Firewalls and evelate my rights directly after with "sudo su -" and the correct password. ...
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Keepass 2.32 on Windows 10, keyboard inputs gibberish after restart

i have installed keepass a few days ago and have been using the autotype obfuscation feature successfully. However, I've been having issues with the keyboard entering garbled text when I restart the ...
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How to get KeePass running on Mac?

I've searched around, and so far I haven't found any helpful information, so I decided to ask here! I am running Mac OS X 10.11.1, I have downloaded and installed Mono 4.2.1, and I am trying to run ...
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Is using Git to revision KeePass database file possible?

I'm wondering if it is possible, or indeed a good/bad idea to use Git (or Mercurial) to revision the KeePass database file and share it between my co-workers, for centralized (but distributed) ...
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Can KeePass 2.x HTML exports be fully automated?

The password management tool KeePass 2.x allows for customized HTML exports via File > Export > Customizable HTML File. There, file path and most importantly the desired database fields can be ...
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Can I use multiple titles in the title field of KeePass?

I have multiple login field with different tab titles on the same page e.g. oneplus main page and oneplus claim page using same login data but different titles. Hiw can I use multiple titles in the ...
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permissions to browse outside of home directory when using Mono to run exe on Mac?

I'm trying to use Mono to run KeePass.exe on my mac, using the command (from KeePass directory within terminal): sudo mono keepass.exe It runs just fine except for the fact that when browsing to ...
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Cloud server for KeePass synchronization

I have a KeePass password Database which I use on several computers. This database relies on a separate XML file to function. It is possible for a server to have both the XML and KDBX in the same ...
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Strategy & Steps to whitelist Chrome cookies for Sites whose logins & passwords are saved?

Strategy & Steps to whitelist Chrome cookies for Sites whose logins & passwords are saved? Current: Have lots of logins & passwords saved in Google Chrome; fewer in opera & firefox ...
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Is it possible to delete password generator profiles in KeePass?

In KeePass's password generator tool, you can save the current settings in a password generator profile. But, I cannot find any interface to delete a profile once it is created. One can modify an ...
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Can't paste in gnome-terminal from Keepas2 running via mono

I'm running OpenSUSE 13.2 and I'm using Keepass2. The app is runnig via mono. I want to copy my password from keepass to the terminal, however this isn't working using CTRL + SHIFT + V. This is a ...
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KeePass - Multiples passwords for the same entry

I would like to know if it's possible to add two different passwords to the same entry and have KeePass ask me which one I want to use. I have an internet service which requires me to have two ...
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KeePass, KeeFox - default password for ULR

Imagine you have multiple password for one URL. For example, two accounts on one web forum. Seems like KeePass (or KeeFox - extension for Mozilla Firefox) types last saved password. Now how to tell ...
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Keepass to ssh to a second server

How do I setup keepass to ssh to a second server once in the ssh session? For eg, I double click the keepass entry which logs me into serverA. I can only reach serverB from serverA, so I want ...
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Enable SSH keys on startup in KeePass with KeeAgent plugin

I am using KeePass with the KeeAgent plugin. I want to log into systems using PuTTY without typing my password (but having an encrypted id_rsa file). I have it configured to the point that if I do ...
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Is there a way to find recently updated passwords in KeePass?

I'd like to find recently changed passwords in KeePass so that I can copy/paste them into another KeePass repository. I see that the date updated is stored as the version in the History tab, but I don'...
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What's the difference between KeePass / KeePassX / KeePassXC?

KeePass, KeePassX and KeePassXC look very close. What's the difference between them?
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Does Keepass protect passwords from malicious software like viruses?

If a computer got infected with a virus or a trojan and the user interacted with Keepass, is there a chance that the malicious software would be able to get the password database? In other words: ...
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Server refuses SSH key provided by KeeAgent plugin of KeePass

I am using KeePass2 and KeeAgent on Windows and attempting to connect to a Linux box using Putty and pscp. I have configured KeeAgent per these instructions: http://lechnology.com/software/keeagent/...
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KeePass Quandary with windows 8.1

I am trying to use KeePass as a password manager. I am trying to create a great secure password for my email. But that email is linked to my microsoft account which forces me to use that password for ...
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KeePass - possible to store and retrieve passwords for exe files. How?

I use some programs that require a password to be used ( i.e. Win SCP) Is it possible to start that program and fill out the password via KeePass without having to copy /paste but with the chosen ...
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Open Putty through Keepass

Keepass has a way to open programs and autotype/login. But I can't get putty to work. I installed putty (and it's other programs) with the installer. But no mater what I put in the cmd or win+R Putty ...
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Can keepass 2 automatically log into website?

Is there anyway Keepass 2 can act like Latpass and automatically log the user into a page visited which the username and password was stored for? For example if Keepass was already opened and the ...
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KeePass URL with space in Notes not working

I have a network path in the Notes section of a KeePass entry, it creates a broken link (stopping after the space): Is there any other option besides renaming all folders in path to remove spaces? I ...
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Copy to clipboard from Mono-ran programs does not work in Debian testing

I was running KeePass (http://keepass.info/) using Mono on Debian Wheezy. I was able to copy usernames and passwords from KeePass to KDE using (mono? wine?) clipboard. I found I needed to switch to ...
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PICKCHARS doesn't work in KeePass

I use: KeePass 1.27 portable version Windows 7 Opera 12.10. I added a new entry, in Notes field I put in below command: Auto-Type: {TAB}{USERNAME}{TAB}{PICKCHARS:Password:C=5}{ENTER} I use this ...
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How to convert a lot of passwords from txt files into keepass database?

I've got almost a hundred txt's without solid structure which contains two or three lines with login/password/email in varying order and the website title in the each file's name. How can I ...
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