The built-in sync functionality is useful when it comes to merging two databases manually. You may also add username and password, in case access is restricted.
The "by URL" option works similarly, only that you need to type the URL that points to the KeePass database file. If you see "Synchroniztion completed successfully", you are all set and everything should have been merged. KeePass merges the two databases and displays a short notification in its status bar about the process. Just select the local file if you picked that option. Decide whether you want to merge the loaded database with a local file (Synchronize with File) or with a remote file (Synchronize with URL). To get started with the merging of databases, open KeePass and load one of the databases that you want to merge. While it is unlikely that things will go wrong, it is always better to have a backup for restoration purposes. Note: it is recommended that you create backups of the databases as a safeguard. All other entries are stored in the history, so that they are not lost and may be accessed when the need arises. KeePass will merge these and set the most recent username and password as the default after the sync process completes. Assume that the same login is available in two databases, but with different passwords. The application uses its history feature when it merges entries. KeePass keeps track of it automatically whenever an entry is added or modified. The application uses the last modification date as the main data point when deciding about the recency of entries. 
KeePass' synchronization algorithm merges matching entry levels when sync is invoked.
Before we take a look at the process itself, it is important to understand the synchronization logic of the application. Users may sync databases using local files or using URLs. KeePass comes with built-in sync functionality. All that is required for that is that all databases are accessible on the same device and that KeePass is available. KeePass includes powerful options to merge multiple databases. While it is relatively easy to use syncing, e.g., by placing the database file in a folder that is synced to the cloud automatically on all devices or by using plugins for the purpose, it may happen that password databases may have different entries.
0 kommentar(er)
