# Using KeePassXC as TOTP generator

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/using-keepassxc-as-totp-generator/19160
**Category:** Questions
**Tags:** software
**Created:** 2024-06-28T13:57:29Z
**Posts:** 4

## Post 1 by @carbon4601 — 2024-06-28T13:57:29Z

I use a combination of Aegis and Bitwarden. I need a convenient way to sync the Aegis database so I can generate TOTP from my PC using KeyPassXC. I understand there is a risk of exposing the seeds if my PC gets compromised.

1. Can I export the Aegis JSON and import it into KeyPassXC just for generating TOTP?

2. Is there a reliable way to automate a one-way sync from Aegis to KeyPassXC if I add more seeds in the future?

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## Post 2 by @donutfreak — 2024-06-28T22:59:37Z

I don’t think KeepassXC can import a TOTP app backup list.

If you can get the list to your desktop/laptop where KeepassXC is, you can open up the backup list in a editor and copy/paste it into your KeepassXC accounts.

If I did that, I’d double check to make sure the TOTP from KeepassXC is the same as Aegis. One character off and you will get a different number.

No way to automate and sync. However, if you create a new account and set up TOTP, why not enter the code or picture the QR in both apps, one immediately after the other?

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## Post 3 by @eqrlzo8t — 2024-06-29T04:37:42Z

If I remember correctly, KeepassXC can only import non-encrypted exported JSON from Aegis. It can’t import Aegis’ encrypted backup/export.

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## Post 4 by @donutfreak — 2024-06-29T08:48:57Z

I’m at my desk, looking at KeepassXC, I don’t see how Aegis, Bitwarden, Ente’s JSON or backups can be pulled in.