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kmymoney2 package

how do i put a password to secure my account

Asked by peter

Wnen people access my computer they access all my finance information, how can i secure kmymoney with a password so that i can confidently allow other users to access my computer

Just create a password in order to access kmymoney

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Hei Ku (asoliverez) said : 		#1

You can encrypt your file with a private key, so anyone who wants to access that file has to know the passphrase.
I don't have access to it now, but I think the option is in the Save As dialog. Encrypt your file, or smth like that.

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nicedanmonkey (nicedanmonkey) said : 		#2

You can set up encryption for your file by going to Tools -> Configure KMyMoney -> Encryption
This page will allows use to use encryption via your own private key and the KMyMoney Recovery Key.

Here are a few links that may help you.
http://kmymoney2.sourceforge.net/online-manual/details.formats.encrypted.html
http://kmymoney2.sourceforge.net/recoverkey.html

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iheartubuntu (iheartubuntu) said : 		#3

So I have encrypted my kmy file, but is there a way to password protect the whole program as well? Even though the file is encrypted, KMyMoney still opens it up no big deal without a need for a password. Thanks for any tips.

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Hei Ku (asoliverez) said : 		#4

Set up the encryption, then save your current file as an encrypted file. THEN, you will be prompted for your GPG key to open your file.

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