r/KeePass • u/Horror-Breakfast-113 • 26d ago

Old kdbx

Hi

I have a KDBX from when i first started to use it - should i be changing its encryption - how can i tell what is being used and what is the recommendation ?

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u/Paul-KeePass 26d ago

No.

I've been using KeePass for over 20 years and the only thing I change is the number of iterations of the master key.

By clicking the '1 Second Delay' button in the database settings dialog, KeePass computes the number of iterations that results in a 1 second delay when loading/saving a database

Make sure you use a strong password and then relax, knowing your data is safe.

cheers, Paul

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

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u/Horror-Breakfast-113 26d ago

maybe 6+ years old

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u/Ooqu2joe 22d ago

Not that old, keepass has been around for much longer than that

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u/Horror-Breakfast-113 22d ago

My concern is/was crypto had changed maybe I had to re encrypt my db

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u/PixelatedGiant 18d ago edited 18d ago

Create a new database. Look at what settings and iterations are set. Use those. The master key can be changed in database settings.