Dropbox Syncing

Keep all your devices in sync using Dropbox.

Overview

When you first sign in or create an account in mSecure, you will be prompted to choose a sync option. One of these options is Dropbox syncing, which allows you to store backups and sync your data across devices using your existing Dropbox account. You can change your sync option at any time in Sync Settings within mSecure. 

Using a Previous Version of mSecure?

Important: These instructions do not apply to previous versions of mSecure. The latest version does not sync with older versions. However, you can restore data from a .msim backup file created in earlier versions. Refer to these articles for steps on transferring your data from mSecure 3 or 4 to the latest version. 

Setting Up Dropbox iOS

Sync settings apply to your entire mSecure account. If you change the setting on one device, it will update on all other signed-in devices. However, you must manually link mSecure to Dropbox on each device. 

Steps to enable Dropbox syncing:

1. Open and unlock mSecure.
2. Tap the menu icon.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Sync Settings.
5. Tap Choose Sync Settings.
6. Select Dropbox.
7. Link or allow mSecure access to your Dropbox account. 

Setting Up Dropbox on Android

Sync settings apply to your entire mSecure account. If you change the setting on one device, it will update on all other signed-in devices. However, you must manually link mSecure Dropbox on each device.

Steps to enable Dropbox syncing: 

1. Open and unlock mSecure.
2. Tap the menu icon.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Sync Settings.
5. Tap Change Sync Settinsg.
6. Select Dropbox.
7. Tap OK.
8. Link or allow mSecure access to your Dropbox account. 

Setting Up Dropbox on Mac

Sync settings apply to your entire mSecure account. If you change the setting on one device, it will update on all other signed-in devices. However, you must manually link mSecure to Dropbox on each device. 

Steps to enable Dropbox syncing on Mac:

1. Open and unlock mSecure. 
2. Press Command + Comma or navigate to mSecure > Preferences. 
3. Click Sync. 
4. In the Sync via dropdown menu, select Dropbox. 
5. Link or allow mSecure to access your Dropbox account. 

Setting Up Dropbox on Windows

Sync settings apply to your entire mSecure account. If you change the setting on one device, it will update on all other signed-in devices. However, you must manually link mSecure to Dropbox on each device. 

Steps to enable Dropbox syncing on Windows:

1. Open and unlock mSecure. 
2. Click the Settings (gear) icon in the bottom left corner.
3. Clicl the Sync Settings.
4. In the Sync Method dropdown menu, select Dropbox.
5. Link or allow mSecure access to your Dropbox account.

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