![]() It is also straightforward to install and set up on Chrome OS. However, these issues were resolved fairly quickly with further updates of the app.Īfter this note, I want to introduce you to what, I think, is the best and most stable version of KeePass on Chrome OS. For example, I have had issues with the app crashing immediately after starting it or not being able to write to the database. Note: Sometimes, after Chrome OS updates, there are problems with this app. KeePassDroid completely started as an Android app on Chrome OS | Image: Once this is done, you can find the KeePassDroid icon in the Chrome OS Launcher and launch it from there: The easiest way to use KeePass on Chrome OS is to install an Android-App like KeePassDroid from the Play Store. Using KeePassDroid as an Android app on Chrome OS I will now show you three alternatives and how to synchronize your passwords with your cloud storage automatically. You see, you can use KeePass on all your devices and platforms, but what about Chrome OS? Alternatives on iOS are, for example, Strongbox ( Freemium) and KeePassium. I have had similar good experiences with KeePassDroid on my Android smartphones. ![]() It is also available for macOS and Linux. I have had good experience with the fork KeePassXC, which I have been using on Windows for many years. There are several versions, variants, and forks of KeePass. These are marked accordingly with and other finger points.ĭo you want to have more professional content on a topic? Add it to the comments □ĭisclaimer of liability: As always on this blog, I warn you that all changes to your system mentioned in this post are at your own risk! It is theoretically possible that there are system or application errors that could lead to data loss and further problems! The confusion with the versions of KeePass You can also find content specifically targeted to professionals. Notes for professionals: My posts usually have the form of a knowledge base entry and should be equally suitable for beginners, advanced users, and professionals. If you still miss something, feel free to comment. Here is the meaning of the abbreviations after the headings: Everyone Advanced Beginner Professional I partly repeat the basics in other posts, so you don’t have to jump back and forth all the time. Notes for beginners: My posts usually contain some basics that you can understand how to proceed. You can also synchronize your password database with your cloud storage, such as Google Drive. I show you in this post how to install and use it. The “advanced” approach uses the plugin Keecloud.KeePass Professional on Windows 10 | Image: Īlready using it on Windows or macOS and wondering if you can use it on Chrome OS? However, in this configuration you need to close the database after a change so that it is re-uploaded to the cloud. ![]() ![]() There is the “simple” approach to simply put the database on the synced cloud folder, and to open it from here everytime. We’ll use Dropbox to store our database in the cloud. This is why I use the password generator from Keepass, with at least 12 characters (alphanumerics, punctuation and specials)įor those passwords that I try to remember, sometimes I use the plugin Pronounceable Password Generator. Hence why we are using a password manager. The conclusion is that a strong password is difficult to remember. Not using terms already present in “dictionnaries” used for attacks.True randomness (a thing at which humans are weak).The TL DR version of the article boils down to I find that this article from Wired is a very good resource to read to understand the issue. There are lot’s of discussions and tutorials on how to generate a strong password. Keepass database creation menu Using a “strong” password ![]()
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