KeePassDX remains as flexible as possible for better security and management of your data. It is therefore up to you to set up your backup redundancy system.
There are two types of backup related to KeePassDX:
- KeePass database backup, which contains each entry
- Application backup, for configuration and parameters
In order not to depend on third-party services and not to disclose sensitive information, only the application settings are saved by the Google automatic backup service. Others backups can contain sensitive data, so it is important to know which elements to back up manually.
App backup
Manual backup
You can perform a manual bakcup of the application properties using the property import/export system (Import/Export app properties).
KeePass database backup
KeePass databases are designed to be contained in a single encrypted file (.kdb or .kdbx). The data in this file is very sensitive, and since automatic backup does not allow to save KeePass databases, it is important to set up a backup routine to not lose your information if your device is stolen, loss or broken.
Note: It is important to remember your main password and to be able to easily recover your key file (if you use one). Without these elements, you will no longer be able to use your KeePass database and the information it contains will be lost.
An advanced unlocking tool, such as a fingerprint, is only an opening help and will never be saved! You will therefore have to reconfigure your advanced unlocking using your main password after a reset or a reinstall of KeePassDX.
Manual backup
If you rarely save new items to your database, just keep a copy of your database file in a safe place:
- on a backup hard drive
- on a NAS (Network Attached Storage)
- on a Cloud storage Remember to save a copy of your file again if new entries are added.
Do not forget to save your key files!
Backup by app routine
To go further in the backup process, you can set up automatic routines that will back up KeePass files by using tools like Syncthing or by using file manager application which perform backups after file modifications (See file-manager and sync section).
