Sync Passwd for Linux

Update passwords

Overview

Sync Passwd is a software tool designed for Linux users who need to update and sync their passwords across different systems.

It focuses on helping you refresh various types of passwords quickly and efficiently.

The app works with keyring master passwords, keyring passwords, WiFi passwords, Firefox Sync stored passwords, and the SSSD cache.

This makes it a useful tool if you want to keep these passwords up to date without doing it manually in each place.

One important feature of Sync Passwd is its support for syncing the SSSD cache, which is helpful for users managing identities on Linux systems.

The application includes documentation specifically for SSSD, providing guidance on how to use this feature.

You can find this information on the developer’s page: https://gitlab.gnome.org/gnumdk/syncpasswd.

While Sync Passwd is a simple app focused only on password synchronization, it does not mention having a graphical user interface, so it might be used mainly through command-line or scripts.

Also, the software is available only for Linux, with no support mentioned for other platforms like Windows or macOS.

There is no detailed information about its security measures or whether it uses encryption to protect your passwords, so users should consider this when choosing a password syncing solution.

In summary, Sync Passwd is a straightforward Linux tool to refresh and sync multiple password types, especially suitable for users comfortable with Linux who want a no-frills solution for password updates.

Pros

  • Supports refreshing multiple types of passwords including keyring, WiFi, Firefox Sync, and SSSD cache.
  • Simple application focused on password synchronization.
  • Includes documentation for SSSD support.

Cons

  • No information about a graphical user interface or ease of use.
  • Limited platform support mentioned (Linux only).
  • No details on security measures or encryption.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0-or-later
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://gitlab.gnome.org/gnumdk/syncpasswd/-/issues

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