Sync with SpiderOak

Hi @Johnpow2,

Thanks for the question!

If you are syncing between Macs only, then you may be able to use other sync services, such as SpiderOak. That said, we have not tested these services, and can't provide direct support for troubleshooting anything that might go wrong with them specifically.

If you are syncing with an iOS device, then you will need to either use iCloud, Dropbox or a local Wifi connection to sync.

To sync with a third party sync service in 1Password 4 other than iCloud or Dropbox, give the following a try:

1. Open up 1Password and go into 1Password > Preferences > Sync.
2. Select Folder Sync and choose to save your 1Password.agilekeychain data file in the appropriate location for your sync service of choice.

Please make appropriate backups before trying to sync through any unsupported sync service by opening 1Password and clicking File > Backup > Backup Now.

Now, if you would like to give Dropbox sync another try, we would be more than happy to help get it up and running!

Hi @JDW,

We are always looking for new sync solutions to provide our users with more sync options. Unfortunately, because we offer 1Password on so many platforms, a sync solution has to be pretty versatile in order to warrant consideration. First, the sync service must provide usable APIs for all the platforms we need to support (Mac, iOS, Windows and Android). Next, each sync service we want to add requires a lot of development and support resources. Even if a service does offer the requisite APIs, we need to be able to implement it within the existing architecture of 1Password. There have been cases where we have started development on a new sync solution, only to realize it was untenable for us. So, while we are always open to options, I don't have much of an update for you at this time.

In general though, I just wanted to assure you that no matter which sync solution you use, the security of your database does not depend on the security of the sync service. With 1Password, your entire data file is encrypted with an exceedingly secure encryption algorithm called AES. Even if someone were to acquire a copy of your 1Password data file, it would be extremely difficult (approaching impossible in a human lifetime) for them to actually gain access to your passwords without your Master Password. If you'd like, you can read all about the design of the 1Password keychain. :)

I hope this helps, but we're here if you have any further questions!

Hi @JDW,

Thanks for all the feedback! We're certainly looking into alternate cloud file storage and sync services to see if they can be an option for syncing your 1Password data, although we don't have anything specific to announce at the moment.

Please let us know if you have any other questions. :)

Hi @twilcoxen,

Your plus-one-interest-vote for SpiderOak sync support in 1Password has been noted, along with your suggestion to take a look at MaidSAFE. Thanks! :)

ref: OPI-1266

Thanks for sharing, JDW! :)

Hi @walquis‌

Thanks for adding your vote here. :)

Thanks for the vote @seanbonner‌. :)

Thanks for your +1 interest in SpiderOak sync support, @uilhao. :)

Your SpiderOak sync support vote's been counted, @leonroy. Thanks! :)

Hi @sdotm,

Thanks for the vote! :)

Thanks, @JDW. That's similar to what was mentioned in the July article you linked back then, and elsewhere. :)

Thanks for the feedback, @oliverr. I've added your vote. :)

I've added your vote as well. Thanks!

It's been noted you've voted, @spam -- thanks! :)

Your SpiderOak support vote has been tallied, @andrewraphael -- thanks! :)