Multi-computer set-ups with file synchronization introduces the risk of file synchronization delays and conflicts.įor example, say you have KeePass open on your laptop and your desktop computer simultaneously. You can transfer the vault file between computers with Syncthing, Resillio, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, a floppy diskette, or however you prefer moving your files around. Unlike other password managers like LastPass and Bitwarden, you’re solely responsible for storing and backing up your password vault.

KeePass (and its many forks) stores your passwords encrypted in a secure vault/database file. Syncing the vault files between your computers and Android can cause problems with some KeePass apps, however. KeePass has created the defacto standard for encrypted password vault/database files (. You can also use one of the many forks for Android, iOS, Linux, MacOS, and other operating systems. KeePass is a tried and tested open-source encrypted password manager available for Windows.

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