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In a recent update, Microsoft set OneDrive’s integration with the system to read-only mode:
With Boxcryptor, you can encrypt your files before uploading them to Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and many other providers without sacrificing safety, privacy, or comfort. Easily encrypt your files locally and access them via your smartphone or tablet – anywhere and anytime. Boxcryptor and Whisply support OneDrive in Office 365 Germany on all Platforms Office 365 Germany is a new offer by Microsoft, hosted by the German T-Systems, a subsidiary firm of Deutsche Telekom.
As a result, KeePassium cannot save changes to databases stored in OneDrive:
Workaround
Until Microsoft fixes their app, there are two options:
- Sync using third-party app
- Install BoxCryptor (free) or similar app. It will work directly with OneDrive servers and thus avoid any limitations of the original OneDrive app.
- In BoxCryptor, add OneDrive source and enter your credentials
- Open iOS Files app and make BoxCryptor visible there
- Open KeePassium, tap Plus → Open Database → Boxcryptor → select your database.
- Free version of KeePassium supports only one database at a time, so you might need to remove (not delete!) the previous database from KeePassium first.
- Sync manually
- Download the database and edit it as a local file:
- Open OneDrive
- Tap
…
next to your database → Open in another app → KeePassium - The database will be copied to KeePassium as a local file
- To upload local changes back to OneDrive:
- Open KeePassium and go to the list of databases (tap
< Back
a few times) - Long-press the database → Export → OneDrive
- Open KeePassium and go to the list of databases (tap
- Download the database and edit it as a local file:
We’ll update this post once Microsoft resolves the issue.
BoxCryptor backup plugin only works with Backup4all.
If you already have Backup4all, you can add the BoxCryptor backup plugin below.
Download plugin as XML fileAuthor: Lorant (Softland), 2019-12-23
About BoxCryptor
Boxcryptor encrypts your sensitive files and folders in Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and many other cloud storages. It combines the benefits of the most user friendly cloud storage services with the highest security standards worldwide. Encrypt your data right on your device before syncing it to the cloud providers of your choice.
How to backup and restore BoxCryptor using Backup4all plugin
After you install and configure BoxCryptor, you can back it up to move its settings on another computer or to re-configure it after re-installing your system. This is why the plugin to back up BoxCryptor is important as it will save you time.
Creating a backup job in Backup4all using the BoxCryptor plugin, allows you to back-up the application data files and registry entries.
In order to backup BoxCryptor, you have to follow these steps:
- Download and install the backup plugin here: BoxCryptor backup plugin
- After you installed the plugin in Backup4all, define a backup job and run it to back-up BoxCryptor. If you don't know how to install the plugin and run the backup, read this article:http://www.backup4all.com/kb/how-to-download-install-and-use-backup-plugins-910.html
How Does Boxcryptor Work
If you need to restore the BoxCryptor files after a fresh system installation or on a different computer, follow these steps:
- Install BoxCryptor and the BoxCryptor plugin from here: BoxCryptor backup plugin
- Open in Backup4all the .bkc catalog file from the destination.
- Press the Restore button and follow the wizard steps.
What information is backed up when using the BoxCryptor plugin
The backup plugin mentioned above will add as backup sources the following information:
- Local application files