WiFi Syncing

Wi-Fi syncing is the most secure way to keep your devices in sync using your local network. 

Choosing Wi-Fi Sync

When you first sign in to or create an mSecure account, you will be prompted to choose a sync option. You can select Wi-Fi Syncing at that time or switch to it later through your settings. 

Important Notes:

• mSecure does not sync with previous versions of the app. However, you can restore data from a .msim backup file created in older versions. 
• The sync setting is account wide - changing it on one device will update it across all devices signed in to the same mSecure account. 
• You must designate a Main Computer in order to use Wi-Fi Syncing. All other devices will sync to this computer. 

How to Set Up Wi-Fi Syncing on iOS

1. Open and unlock mSecure.
2. Tap the menu icon.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Sync Settings.
5. Tap Choose Sync Settings.
6. Select Wi-Fi

How to Set Up Wi-Fi Syncing on Android

1. Open and unlock mSecure.
2. Tap the menu icon.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Sync Settings.
5. Tap Change Sync Settings. 
6. Select Wi-Fi and tap OK. 

How to Set Up Wi-Fi Syncing on Mac

1. Open and unlock mSecure.
2. Pres Command + Comma (mSecure > Preferences). 
3. Click Sync. 
4. Select Wi-Fi from the Sync Via dropdown menu.
5. Ensure you have designated your main computer as the Main Computer.

How to Set Up Wi-Fi Syncing on Windows

1. Open and unlock mSecure.
2. Click the Settings (gear) icon in the bottom-left corner.
3. Click Sync Settings.
4. Select Wi-Fi from the Sync Method dropdown menu.
5. Ensure you have designated your main computer as the Main Computer. 

Understand Sync Behavior

Main Computer Requirement

• You must set up a main computer for Wi-Fi syncing in mSecure.
• The Main Computer acts as the central hub - other devices will sync their data through it.
• Both the Main Computer and syncing devices must be running and unlocked for the sync process to work.

Auto Sync vs. Manual Sync

Auto Sync: 

• Any device that makes changes or adds new records will immediately sync with the Main Computer. 
• Other devices will receive updates from the Main Computer every 60 seconds. 
• To see changes immediately on other devices, perform a manual sync. 

Manual Sync:

• The Computer does not initiate syncs on its own. 
• Other devices must manually trigger a sync when needed. 

Important: mSecure will not sync with the previous versions of mSecure. However, mSecure can restore from a .msim backup file created in the previous versions. Please refer to these articles to learn how to transfer your information from mSecure 3 or 4 to mSecure.

Need Help?

Please use this article for help with WiFi syncing issues.

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