# Codebook

**URL:** https://discuss.zetetic.net/c/codebook/6.md

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## [About the Codebook category](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/about-the-codebook-category/12)

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**Author:** [@sjlombardo](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/sjlombardo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 1:15pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/about-the-codebook-category/12 "2014-07-23T13:15:52Z")

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Discussion and Questions about the Codebook Password Manager and Data Vault.

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## [Lots of suggestions!](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/lots-of-suggestions/7259)

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**Author:** [@exchange807](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/exchange807)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/lots-of-suggestions/7259 "2026-09-15T18:20:04Z")

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Hello, I have a few suggestions and feature requests for Codebook Cloud: Login Alerts Login alerts would improve my sense of security. Alternative Authentication Methods: Adding options like Yubikey or TOTP woul…

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## [Codebook Passkeys Beta](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-passkeys-beta/7252)

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**Author:** [@mmoore](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mmoore)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-passkeys-beta/7252 "2026-09-15T17:27:32Z")

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The next feature release of Codebook is coming soon and it includes Passkeys support! Passkeys are a more secure alternative to passwords. Codebook will securely support Passkey registration, synchronization, and authen…

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## [Codebook for macOS 5.3.7 - Smart Quotes](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-macos-5-3-7-smart-quotes/7255)

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**Author:** [@mmoore](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mmoore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-macos-5-3-7-smart-quotes/7255 "2026-08-21T18:57:46Z")

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Codebook for macOS 5.3.7 now available Apple devices have a feature called Smart Punctuation where they turn type quotes/apostrophes into “smart” quotes/apostrophes (curly rather than straight). Codebook’s password gene…

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## [Codebook for iOS 5.3.8 - Smart Quotes](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-8-smart-quotes/7254)

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**Author:** [@mmoore](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mmoore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-8-smart-quotes/7254 "2026-08-21T18:28:46Z")

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Codebook for iOS 5.3.8 now available Apple devices have a feature called Smart Punctuation where they turn type quotes/apostrophes into “smart” quotes/apostrophes (curly rather than straight). Codebook’s password genera…

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## [Alternative to passwords on Windows Codebook](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/alternative-to-passwords-on-windows-codebook/6101)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_Lyttle](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/Chris_Lyttle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/alternative-to-passwords-on-windows-codebook/6101 "2026-08-14T20:44:00Z")

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One of the things I love the most about Codebook on my Mac and iOS devices is FaceID/TouchID and their integration with entering passwords in websites. Now that Passkeys are becoming more widely used I wonder if part of …

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## [Will A Passcode Option Be Added To Codebook](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/will-a-passcode-option-be-added-to-codebook/6696)

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**Author:** [@MalabarRed](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/MalabarRed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/will-a-passcode-option-be-added-to-codebook/6696 "2026-08-14T20:43:47Z")

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Some apps are using Passcodes now instead of Passwords. Is this more secure? Will the Codebook unlock be given a passcode option?

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## [Passkey storage in Codebook](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/passkey-storage-in-codebook/7070)

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**Author:** [@OldNoSvn](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/OldNoSvn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/passkey-storage-in-codebook/7070 "2026-08-14T20:43:13Z")

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Hi There, So………..Codebook Cloud is out now annnnnd I was wondering if you folks have given any more thought to adding Passkey compatibility to Codebook and perhaps maybe have a timeline of your do? I love Codebook, I’v…

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## [Feature Request - Passkey storage in Codebook](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/feature-request-passkey-storage-in-codebook/7206)

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**Author:** [@sclwood](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/sclwood)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/feature-request-passkey-storage-in-codebook/7206 "2026-08-14T20:42:44Z")

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Hi, longtime user, since Codebook was called Strip. Passkeys are more and more widely supported and seem (?) to be more secure, so I want to add my name to those requesting this feature. If i understand this method, I’d …

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## [Are you planning to support passkey / FIDO2 with Codebook?](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/are-you-planning-to-support-passkey-fido2-with-codebook/6023)

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**Author:** [@lonzo](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/lonzo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/are-you-planning-to-support-passkey-fido2-with-codebook/6023 "2026-08-14T20:42:08Z")

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As more and more sites support the use of passkeys aka webauthn/FIDO2 (e.g. Google, Windows Hello etc., Apple on all devices) I’m curious: Are there any plans to support the use of this login method in future releases o…

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## [Disaster recovery scenario](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/disaster-recovery-scenario/7250)

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**Author:** [@exchange807](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/exchange807)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/disaster-recovery-scenario/7250 "2026-07-27T11:22:49Z")

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I am a Codebook Cloud user/subscriber and am interested in a worst-case scenario for my data. If I lose access to every device while simultaneously bumping my head and forgetting any sort of account related information,…

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## [Feature Request: password character numbering](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/feature-request-password-character-numbering/7249)

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**Author:** [@fandango](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/fandango)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/feature-request-password-character-numbering/7249 "2026-07-20T13:38:11Z")

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Many sites ask for some characters from a password, eg. 3rd, 7th, 12th, I was wondering if it was possible to number the characters in the password on reveal or magnification(desktop), becoming more relevant as passwords…

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## [Invalid value provided for TOTP secret key android](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/invalid-value-provided-for-totp-secret-key-android/7244)

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**Author:** [@boxofrain](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/boxofrain)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/invalid-value-provided-for-totp-secret-key-android/7244 "2026-07-16T19:31:00Z")

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Today, when I try to scan a QR code on my Android device, I get the following error: “invalid value provided for TOTP secret key” Version 5.3.7 (2037) Android 16

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## [Codebook for macOS 5.3.6 - Crash fix](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-macos-5-3-6-crash-fix/7242)

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**Author:** [@mmoore](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mmoore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-macos-5-3-6-crash-fix/7242 "2026-07-14T14:31:38Z")

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Codebook for macOS 5.3.6 is available now This build fixes another signal 11 crash. Changes in this version Removes authorization prompt when exporting attachment(s) from Entry View Fixes signal 11 crash When exportin…

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## [Codebook blocked by Windows 11 "Smart App Control"](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-blocked-by-windows-11-smart-app-control/7235)

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**Author:** [@Spartan](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/Spartan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-blocked-by-windows-11-smart-app-control/7235 "2026-07-08T03:45:03Z")

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Today when I tried to access my passwords on a Windows 11 Pro machine, it was blocked by Windows “Smart app control” and I couldn’t log in. Once I’d turned “Smart app control” off, I could log in, but Codebook returned …

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## [Does codebook password manager use zero-knowledge architecture?](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/does-codebook-password-manager-use-zero-knowledge-architecture/7236)

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**Author:** [@sclwood](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/sclwood)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/does-codebook-password-manager-use-zero-knowledge-architecture/7236 "2026-07-07T17:41:07Z")

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Hi, Codebook user for years. I came across an article about white-hat hackers testing other PW Managers, and getting access to plaintext passwords even in those using “zero-knowledge architecture”. So does Codebook use …

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## [Codebook for iOS 5.3.7 - iPad Windowed crash fix](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-7-ipad-windowed-crash-fix/7237)

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**Author:** [@mmoore](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mmoore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-7-ipad-windowed-crash-fix/7237 "2026-07-07T12:50:20Z")

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Codebook for iOS 5.3.7 now available This release fixes a crash that would occur when logging into Codebook on iPad in windowed mode. It also fixes a frivolous notification “Codebook Cloud Password Required” when a back…

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## [Codebook for macOS 5.3.5 - SQLCipher update, crash fix](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-macos-5-3-5-sqlcipher-update-crash-fix/7234)

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**Author:** [@mmoore](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mmoore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-macos-5-3-5-sqlcipher-update-crash-fix/7234 "2026-06-26T14:44:16Z")

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Codebook for macOS 5.3.5 is available now This build updates to SQLCipher 4.16.0 and includes crash and display fixes. Changes in this version Updates to SQLCipher 4.16.0 Maintains previously selected entry in search r…

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## [Codebook for iOS 5.3.6 - iPad fixes, SQLCipher update](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-6-ipad-fixes-sqlcipher-update/7233)

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**Author:** [@mmoore](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mmoore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-6-ipad-fixes-sqlcipher-update/7233 "2026-06-19T17:01:05Z")

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Codebook for iOS 5.3.6 now available This release fixes numerous view related bugs on iPad which could potentially cause crashes/undesired behavior. In addition this build also updates the Sync Key Wallet Pass certifica…

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## [Codebook for iOS 5.3.5 - Stale Attachments View](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-5-stale-attachments-view/7222)

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**Author:** [@mmoore](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mmoore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-5-stale-attachments-view/7222 "2026-06-02T17:53:56Z")

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This release fixes and issue where the attachments view wouldn’t always be updated with the correct associated attachment for an Entry. For example: Select Entry 1 (3 attachments), view the attachments tab, it displays…

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## [Feature Request: RegExp search](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/feature-request-regexp-search/7181)

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**Author:** [@pbabcock](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/pbabcock)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/feature-request-regexp-search/7181 "2026-06-01T22:21:55Z")

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My identity protection service (Identity Guard) displays the entire username, but masks all but the first two and last character of any username/password combo of mine found on the dark web. Sometimes it’s easy to find t…

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## [Search result ordering](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/search-result-ordering/7221)

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**Author:** [@s\_n](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/s_n)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/search-result-ordering/7221 "2026-05-28T20:19:25Z")

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Here’s a request for an improvement: When I search for a word, I want the title matches to appear first in the search results, before other entries where the search string appears somewhere as a substring like in an ema…

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## [Feature request: Using both fingerprints and passphrases](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/feature-request-using-both-fingerprints-and-passphrases/1413)

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**Author:** [@s\_n](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/s_n)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/feature-request-using-both-fingerprints-and-passphrases/1413 "2026-05-28T17:34:33Z")

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Hello, I'm a longtime user of Codebook. Given the recent jurisdiction I'd love to see the following feature added to Codebook: The ability to to protect some of your data with a fingerprint and some of it (the more p…

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## [Codebook for Windows 5.3.13 Release](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-windows-5-3-13-release/7218)

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**Author:** [@developernotes](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/developernotes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-windows-5-3-13-release/7218 "2026-05-21T14:17:32Z")

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Codebook for Windows 5.3.13 is now available. Changes in This Version: Improvements to refresh search results maintaining entry selection following sync completion Improvements to maintain category selection following …

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## [Shared entries after the Source CodeBook Cloud account is retired](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/shared-entries-after-the-source-codebook-cloud-account-is-retired/7217)

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**Author:** [@gwongBC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/gwongBC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/shared-entries-after-the-source-codebook-cloud-account-is-retired/7217 "2026-05-14T13:27:31Z")

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Hi I’ve shared a few entries from my day job, and I’m retiring so will be deactivating that account and losing the devices. What happens to those shared entires? Can I ‘instantiate’ them on my receiving personal accou…

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## [Codebook for iOS 5.3.4 - iPad improvements, Camera attachments fix](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-4-ipad-improvements-camera-attachments-fix/7216)

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**Author:** [@mmoore](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mmoore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-4-ipad-improvements-camera-attachments-fix/7216 "2026-05-13T14:30:12Z")

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Codebook for iOS 5.3.4 is now available This release includes fixes for multiple crashes on iPad along with a crash which was causing the inability to add attachments directly from your camera on both iPhone and iPad. I…

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## [Re-enabling touch ID](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/re-enabling-touch-id/2044)

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**Author:** [@mbull](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mbull)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/re-enabling-touch-id/2044 "2026-05-05T12:20:35Z")

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PLease can you advise how to re-enable touch ID on mu iphone6? As a result of it not working, and forgetting my master password, I cannot access Codebook. Any suggetions? Thanks Michael

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## [Codebook for Windows 5.3.12 Release](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-windows-5-3-12-release/7200)

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**Author:** [@developernotes](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/developernotes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-windows-5-3-12-release/7200 "2026-04-28T16:51:26Z")

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Codebook for Windows 5.3.12 is now available. Changes in This Version: Improvements to token utilization during Google Drive authentication Prevent building Share menu for entries list context menu when no entries exis…

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## [Is Codebook post quantum ready?](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/is-codebook-post-quantum-ready/7195)

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**Author:** [@rickcogley](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/rickcogley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/is-codebook-post-quantum-ready/7195 "2026-04-21T19:11:06Z")

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Lately I have been doing what I can to be ready for so-called q-day, the future day when quantum computing is able to break the typical encryption used on the internet today. Reading your site, it seems like codebook is…

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## [Codebook for iOS 5.3.3 - Fix Failure reverting to rollback db during cancel](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-3-fix-failure-reverting-to-rollback-db-during-cancel/7196)

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**Author:** [@mmoore](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/mmoore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-for-ios-5-3-3-fix-failure-reverting-to-rollback-db-during-cancel/7196 "2026-04-20T12:45:04Z")

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Codebook for iOS 5.3.3 is now available This is a patch release following on the previous release to resolve an issue where the cancel button doesn’t disappear after completing a manual sync. If you tapped this cancel b…

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