SmartcardEncryptedKeyFile v1.4.0

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Installation

Copy the attached .plgx file into the KeePass installation folder or any sub-directory thereof.

Note: The .dll file is typically not needed. It is relevant for specific configurations, only. See README. When using the .dll installation, take care to clear the downloaded-from-internet flag.

Requirements

KeePass 2.61.1
.Net Framework 4.8
Windows

Release Notes

v1.4.0 (2026-08-08)

Embed EKF into KDBX file
- backwards compatible: external companion file still read if no embedded data is found
- automatic migration on next EKF update by Tools > Edit Encrypted Key File
- enabled per default, with advanced option to revert to companion EKF files

Known Issues

Smart Card operations / unlocking an encrypted key file fails (with Exception dialog) if YubiKey Authenticator is running in parallel (note: only when using windows builtin smart card driver, issue does not occur if YubiKey minidriver is installed)

Other Releases

refer to Changelog for other releases

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