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How to buy cloud sync and turn it on

Add a sync pass ($12, $24 or $48 a year) to your license, then switch on Device Sync on your first PC. The relay stores only the encrypted vault and a version number.

6 steps about 5 minutes Written for KeysWalletWatch 1.6.3

Short answer: Buy a sync pass with the same email as your license — Sync ($12/year, 2 vaults), Family ($24/year, 6 vaults) or Team ($48/year, 15 vaults). It attaches to your key automatically. Then on your first PC open Settings → Sync, click Set Up, name the device and click Enable Sync.

Steps

  1. Pick a plan

    Sync covers 2 vaults, Family 6 and Team 15. A vault is one vault file, however many PCs it is on — one person with a laptop and a desktop needs one vault on the plan. Family and Team also cover the people you share Developer Mode projects with.

  2. Buy it with your license email

    In the app, Settings → License → Buy cloud sync (or the pricing section of the KeysWalletWatch page). Use the same email address as your license. The quantity is the number of years, 1 to 10, paid once — there is no subscription.

  3. Let the app pick it up

    The pass attaches to your license and the app sees it at its next check-in. To make that happen now, click the round-arrow button on the License tab. The tab then reads "Cloud sync: up to N vaults until <date>".

  4. Switch on Device Sync

    Go to Settings → Sync. Under Device Sync click Set Up. Leave Relay Server URL as https://sync.keyswalletwatch.com, type a Device Name such as "Office PC", and click Enable Sync.

  5. Check it is connected

    Device Sync now says Connected, with a Sync Now button and "Last synced version". From here on every save uploads the encrypted vault by itself.

  6. Add your other PCs

    Under Add Device, Generate Code gives a one-time pairing code for your next computer. That is the next guide.

Worth knowing

  • The free trial includes sync for 2 vaults, so you can try all of this before buying.
  • Your vault is encrypted on this PC before it is sent. The relay stores the encrypted file and a version number, and holds nothing that can decrypt it.
  • If a sync pass runs out, uploads stop but downloads keep working, and your local vaults are untouched.
  • Want to move a vault to another PC without paying for sync? Use a backup file — see moving to a new PC.

Questions

How much does KeysWalletWatch sync cost?
Sync is $12 a year for 2 vaults, Family Sync $24 a year for 6 vaults, and Team Sync $48 a year for 15 vaults, prepaid for 1 to 10 years. It is optional; the $24.99 license works fully offline.
Can the sync server read my passwords?
No. Encryption and decryption happen only on your PCs with your master password. The relay stores ciphertext and a version number.
Do I need sync to use KeysWalletWatch?
No. Without sync it is a complete password manager on one PC. Sync is only for having the same vault on more than one computer.

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