Export Vault

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Hi

I’m a Newbie.

If I export an encrypted json file of my valut - what is best practice for storing it - especially where do I store it ?

Thanks

Allister

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Do you have any secure cloud backup facilities, or an encrypted local drive? I have an encrypted portable hard drive but also use Sync.com for encrypted cloud storage.

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Thanks for that
In general terms would the encryption key for the drive or sync be the bit warden one or something else

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It uses your vault’s encryption key. Note, if you do an encrypted export and then change your encryption key, don’t forget to do a new export, otherwise you’ll lose access to your backup.

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Another option is to use an encrypted container like a TrueCrypt/VeraCrypt container, or an encrypted disk image (.dmg) if you are on a Mac. The container is stored as a single encrypted file that you can mount as a small drive to store your backups, and the file can safely and easily be stored on your local drive and/or a cloud service like Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.

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+1 here for VeraCrypt.

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When using true crypt I will need a password. Would it be best to use my bit warden password or a different one

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Best practice is to use a unique password for every different service.

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