Move from Last Pass to KeePassX
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Since time immemorial, I've been using the LastPass service and browser extension for managing all my passwords. It worked well for me, but gradually I grew uncomfortable with the idea that all my passwords are managed by a third-party service. So I've finally decided to do what I should have done a long time ago: migrate to the KeePassX password manager. This rather handy utility stores all data in an encrypted database file, and the tool offers a handful of useful features to boot.
Moving all my data from LastPass to KeePassX manually was a daunting proposition. Fortunately, I stumbled upon a nifty lastpass2keepass Python script that can convert exported LastPass data to a KeePassX database. Needless to say, this one-trick pony is a huge time-saver, especially when you have hundreds of entries in your LastPass database.
Converting LastPass data to a KeePass database using the script couldn't be easier. Grab the latest version of the script and move it to your home directory. Export your data from LastPass to a file in your home directory. Open the terminal and run the following command (replace exportfile with the actual name of the exported file):
python lastpass2keepass.py exportfile keepass.xml
That's all there is to it. You can now open the converted keepass.xml file in KeePassX. The converted database might require some cleanup and tweaking, but that's not a biggie.
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RE: Output File
If you name the db file something like myhousepic.jpg there is nothing to indicate your even using keepass so putting a dummy file out there would be counter productive as it would indicate you are in fact using keepass.
On password sync
If you need to sync or have access to your passwords on multiple machines, you can store the db file on Dropbox and have it accessible on any pc\phone you want.
Use 256 bit encryption, a strong password, AND a key file that is not stored on dropbox.
Output file
I miss autofill...
For me LastPass is more... it syncs my passwords between computers and auto fills them in Chrome and Firefox (on Linux). Also, in a pinch I can log in on my phone (I don't use the LastPass app, just the normal website) to check a password!
I think I'll stay with LastPass for now... bah humbug!
Yes they Can (in principle)
We all hope that would not occur but if you follow the TNO (trust-no-one) state of mind, you have to admit that by using LastPass you are giving LastPast you on-going trust to properly behave. If you were to store something with a life-or-death value, you'd think twice.
I use both tools, and consider LastPass trusted enough for most uses. Still, my money transfer bank creds are stored in KeePass for the reasons I mentioned above.
You do know...
http://www.grc.com/sn/sn-256.htm