# Where can see the encrypted data in db after encrypting db using the SQLCipher? **URL:** \ **Category:** SQLCipher\ **Created:** [March 6, 2018, 12:02pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/where-can-see-the-encrypted-data-in-db-after-encrypting-db-using-the-sqlcipher/2696 "2018-03-06T12:02:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 10
**Author:** ![developernotes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.zetetic.net/developernotes/32/1309_2.png) [@developernotes](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/developernotes)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/where-can-see-the-encrypted-data-in-db-after-encrypting-db-using-the-sqlcipher/2696/10 "2018-03-07T20:23:13Z")
Hi @Usharani > [@Usharani](#): > > What is the best database page size? This question was recently answered here: > [@After encrypting the Db using the SQLCipher, every time password is required to open the database?](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/after-encrypting-the-db-using-the-sqlcipher-every-time-password-is-required-to-open-the-database/2698/2): > > Hi @Malyadri Is Password/passphrase needed every time to open the DB connection ? Yes, the password is required every time you open a connection to the database. What is the best database pagesize We generally recommend the default page size, but you are welcome to experiment with alternative sizes for your application. Keep in mind that if you use a non-standard cipher page size that migrating from major version file formats will be more cumbersome. You may benefit from reviewing our g… > [@Usharani](#): > > Is SQLCipher Performance same for Xamarin.Android like Xamarin.IOS. The performance between iOS and Android will vary depending on many factors including the hardware which is different. I recently pointed @Malyadri to our general [SQLCipher Performance](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/sqlcipher-performance/14) guidance, I would recommend you review. --- _[View the full topic](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/where-can-see-the-encrypted-data-in-db-after-encrypting-db-using-the-sqlcipher/2696)._