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author | Anne Jan Brouwer <brouwer@annejan.com> | 2016-06-09 23:37:29 +0200 |
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committer | Anne Jan Brouwer <brouwer@annejan.com> | 2016-06-09 23:37:29 +0200 |
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@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@ +# FAQ + +## Issues + +### Can't save a password + +* Is folder initialised? Easiest way is to use the [Users] button + and make sure you can encrypt for someone (eg. yourself) +* Are you using git? If not, make sure it is switched off. + +### I have an issue with GNOME keyring + +* Disable GNOME keyring +* Create a `~/.gnupg/gpg-agent.conf` containing: + +``` +enable-ssh-support +write-env-file +use-standard-socket +default-cache-ttl 600 +max-cache-ttl 7200 +``` + +Also, the following is useful to add to +your .bashrc if you are using Yubikey NEO on Ubuntu: + +``` +# OpenPGP applet support for YubiKey NEO +if [ ! -f /tmp/gpg-agent.env ]; then + killall gpg-agent; + eval $(gpg-agent --daemon --enable-ssh-support > /tmp/gpg-agent.env); +fi +. /tmp/gpg-agent.env +``` + +* More info: [issue 60](https://github.com/IJHack/qtpass/issues/60) and [issue 73](https://github.com/IJHack/qtpass/issues/73) + +### I don't get a passphrase / PIN dialog + +* You'll need to install pinentry-qt (or -qt4 or -qt5 or even -gtk) and + possibly set the full path to that executable in your `~/.gnupg/gpg-agent.conf` + for example: `pinentry-program /usr/bin/pinentry-qt4` +* On some esotheric systems it might be necessary to create a symbolic + link `/usr/bin/pinentry` to your pinentry application of choice + eg: `ln -s /usr/bin/pinentry-qt5 /usr/bin/pinentry` + +### Git doesn't work on Windows + +git for Windows comes with an `ssh-askpass` compatible command, git `gui--askpass` (located in `/mingw64/libexec/git-core/git-gui--askpass` on PortableGit version, presumably some place similar for the installed version). + +### Where can I ask for help? + +* Create an [issue](https://github.com/IJHack/qtpass/) issues on github. +* Send an email to [help@qtpass.org](help@qtpass.org) + +### Can I import from KeePass, LastPass or X? + +* Yes, check [passwordstore.org/#migration](https://www.passwordstore.org/#migration) + for more info. + +### I don't see icons on the buttons + +You do not have the Qt SVG library installed. +Please install using your favorite package manager. + +### I get icons that do not fit my (X11) default + +* On some WindowManagers, Qt doesn't know what icon set to use. A trick: +``` +export DESKTOP_SESSION=gnome +``` + +* Another possible reason is, that the currently installed Qt Version makes problems (e.g. on Linux Mint 17.3) +Then you have to install the current version via your package manager or if this is not up-to-date, +download it from https://www.qt.io/download/ install it and run: +``` +/PATHTOYOURQTINSTALLATION/5.5/gcc_64/bin/qmake +make +(sudo) make install +``` +where `PATHTOYOURINSTALLATION` is the path you selected in the qt installer (default `/home/YOURUSER/Qt/` ) +and 5.5 has to be adapted for the Qt version you downloaded. + +### I don't like the design, what gives? + +* It's all on github, clone, change and send a pull request. +* Open an issue and point out defects or better yet propose changes. + +## How can I help improve QtPass? + +### I would like to donate! + +* Time: + * Read [contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md) documentation. + * Fork, clone hack and send a pull request. + * Find an [issue](https://github.com/IJHack/qtpass/issues) to work on.. + * Participate in our bug bounty, you submit an issue and help us + fix it, I send you a bounty. +* Money: + * IJhack takes donations in [Bitcoin](https://blockchain.info/address/146dqz8zXn9iNZMv5s7JVqwZKjrmumHBfb) |