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### General
Q: Password manager in browser?
A: If you prefer desktop version, there are [desktop clients](https://github.com/keeweb/keeweb/releases/latest) for all major OS: Mac, Windows and Linux. It's called Kee*Web* because it's created with web technologies.
Q: Password manager in a browser?
A: If you prefer desktop version, there are [desktop clients](https://github.com/keeweb/keeweb/releases/latest) for all major OS: Mac, Windows, and Linux. It's called Kee*Web* because it's created with web technologies.
Q: Yet another KeePass client app? Why? What is the motivation?
A: Because there's no cross-platform app with good ui and no browser version.
A: Because there's no cross-platform app with good UI and no browser version.
### Compatibility
Q: Is it compatible with KeePass? What about KeePassX or other clients?
A: File format is compatible and all features important to users are supported. If something is not working, please open an issue, and it will be investigated. Only kdbx (KeePass v2), not kdb (KeePass v1) is supported. You can use KeePass to convert between them.
Q: What will happen, if KeeWeb gets abandoned?
Q: What will happen if KeeWeb gets abandoned?
A: You can switch to any other KeePass-compatible client. We don't lock you in.
Q: WebDAV is not working
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Q: Does it send my data anywhere?
A: The app never sends your data over network, unless you ask for it explicitly, it's completely offline, all your data is stored locally and never sent by network. It doesn't contain and will never contain any statistics collection scripts, analytics, ads and other slow, disturbing and insecure stuff like that.
Q: Can other pages in browser or insecure plugins access my passwords?
Q: Can other pages in my browser or insecure plugins access my passwords?
A: Other pages must have no access to it. If you have some strange plugins in your browser installed, they might have access to data on pages, depending on plugin permissions.
Q: Does it have full protection from trojans or key loggers?
Q: Does it have full protection from trojans or keyloggers?
A: No. As any password manager. No app can have protection against targeted malware running with superuser privileges. Don't believe in bullshit and don't use password managers if it's common for you to clean out trojans from your computer during an antivirus check. You can read more in [KeePass FAQ](http://keepass.info/help/base/security.html#secspecattacks).
Q: I have forgot my password or lost a keyfile.
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### Sync
Q: What is offline?
A: A web page cannot open files from your filesystem, so they are cached. When you open an offline file, cached state will be used.
A: A web page cannot open files from your filesystem, so they are cached. When you open an offline file, a cached state will be used.
Q: What will happen if I change a file saved to cloud on another computer?
A: Changes will be loaded by all peers once you save them or auto-save happens.
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A: No. It's not possible to decrypt it without access to kdbx.
### Update
Q: How to use proxy server with this app?
Q: How to use a proxy server with this app?
A: The app will use proxy settings from system-wide config. If you want to use custom setting for this app, start it with `--proxy-server` command-line switch.
Q: Are desktop updates secure?
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### Self-hosting
Q: Which server should I use?
A: Any static server (nginx, apache, IIS, ...). The app is single HTML file loaded in browser. [Here](https://github.com/keeweb/keeweb#self-hosting) you will find some useful tips about self-hosting.
A: Any static server (nginx, apache, IIS, ...). The app is single HTML file loaded in a browser. [Here](https://github.com/keeweb/keeweb#self-hosting) you will find some useful tips about self-hosting.
Q: Is it possible to use Dropbox in self-hosted version?
A: Yes but you will have to [create](https://github.com/keeweb/keeweb/wiki/Dropbox-and-GDrive) your own Dropbox app.
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If the issue is assigned, this means that it's already implemented and you can test it on [beta.keeweb.info](https://beta.keeweb.info)
Q: I want a feature.
A: You can [either open a feature request](https://github.com/keeweb/keeweb/issues/new?title=[Feature%20request]%20), or submit a pull request with it.
A: You can [either open a feature request](https://github.com/keeweb/keeweb/issues/new?title=[Feature%20request]%20) or submit a pull request with it.
Q: The feature I want is very strange, or useful for me only, or conflicts with author's product vision or roadmap, and I'm ready to pay for it.
A: Please, [contact](http://antelle.net/) the author (please note, the price will be high; expected requests are corporate features, enterprise customisation, private installations an so on, and not _plz make this feature faster for a cup of coffee_).
A: Please, [contact](http://antelle.net/) the author (please note, the price will be high; expected requests are corporate features, enterprise customization, private installations an so on, and not _plz make this feature faster for a cup of coffee_).
Q: And if I donate?
A: Donation is a way to say "thank you", it does not imply any type of service contract.