How can I share a KeePass database file on iCloud between two AppleIDs?

[M.Grimes]

My wife and I share a KeePass database file which has been stored on PCloud. Since moving from PC/Android to Mac/iPhone I've had mixed success with PCloud. I would like to relocate the KeePass database file to iCloud but since we both have different AppleIds I'm not sure how to make that work. On PCloud we just used the same login credentials but it appears a different solution will be needed to have a shared folder on iCloud.

Thanks...

 

[Raz0rEdge]

My wife and I did the same thing for a long time and we used Box.com (with the shared credentials) to share the database file. We still use Box.com for other shared stuff, but have moved onto other password manager to share credentials.

 

[M.Grimes]

Which password manager did you end up switching to? KeePass has worked fine but I'm not hung up on maintaining it.

 

[Raz0rEdge]

I switched to LastPass while keeping the shared KeePass as well. Then it turned out that she uses LastPass for her work as well, so I moved all the data from KeePass into LastPass and we use that now.

There are a number of nice options like Dashlane and 1Password as well.

When I was initially looking for managers, 1Password was more of a local Mac-only KeePass equivalent than a shared cross-platform solution and I wanted something that I could use on my phone and desktops.

LastPass gave me all that (and now others do the same as well), with an iOS app that stays in Sync and with the nice password manager support that was added in iOS 11 or so, I have strong passwords for all sites and regardless of me accessing them from desktop or mobile, I can use LastPass to fill in the passwords for me.

 

[M.Grimes]

So does using Lastpass negate the need to store a database file on a network-based share (iCloud)?

 

[Raz0rEdge]

Correct, LastPass keeps all the data in a secure cloud (not iCloud, not your network) and they provide an extension for your browsers. They also have apps for Mac, Windows and mobile devices all connected to that vault in the cloud.

You've already been using one cloud solution or other to share your database, so this isn't much different.

Just like KeePass, you'll want to use a very secure master password to get into the vault.

 

[ferrarr]

Can't you both log into the apps on your devices? I believe they have apps available for iOS and macOS?

 

[M.Grimes]

Well, yes...but the apps have to be looking at the same database file. If I place the database file in my iCloud then how will my wife be able to access it from her Mac/iPhone which is not looking at my iCloud but rather hers?

 

[chscag]

Well, yes...but the apps have to be looking at the same database file. If I place the database file in my iCloud then how will my wife be able to access it from her Mac/iPhone which is not looking at my iCloud but rather hers?

Good point. The only way to do that is if you both are using the same Apple ID and iCloud access. There are some advantages to doing it that way, and then again, there are some that are not. Up to you of course.

 

[ferrarr]

Well, yes...but the apps have to be looking at the same database file. If I place the database file in my iCloud then how will my wife be able to access it from her Mac/iPhone which is not looking at my iCloud but rather hers?

I thought it was all within the app. Log in, then it will sync to each device.