How do I recover my KeePass master key?

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If you forget this master password, all your other passwords in the database are lost, too. There isn't any backdoor or a key which can open all databases. There is no way of recovering your passwords. 8 дек. 2009 г.

Where is KeePass master password stored?

KeePass will store all your passwords in such a database. To create one, click 'File' → 'New...' in the main menu or click the leftmost toolbar button. A window will appear, which prompts you for a master password and/or key file. The database will be encrypted with the password you enter here.

How do I recover my KeePass database?

In order to use the repair functionality in KeePass 2. x, first create a new database file. Then, go 'File' → 'Import' and import the corrupted database file, using 'KeePass KDBX (2. x) (Repair Mode)' as format.

Where are KeePass keys stored?

KeePass Key File stored on an external USB disk. Cloud Storage 1 (e.g. Dropbox) to hold the Database file. Cloud Storage 2 (e.g. Google Drive) to hold a backup of the Key File.

What is KeePass master password?

Your KeePass database file is encrypted using a master key. This master key can consist of multiple components: a master password, a key file and/or a key that is protected using the current Windows user account. For opening a database file, all components of the master key are required.

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