Sync
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Sharing a Database with Friends or Family on iCloud
Now that Apple allows you to share files on your iCloud you can set Strongbox up so that you can share a database with your friends or family. That is if you both use iCloud! To get started, create a new database in Strongbox. It is recommended that you create this database in the native Strongb... -
Does Strongbox Work with Cryptomator?
Unfortunately Cryptomator is not currently supported. On iOS, Cryptomator integrates with the Files app. This integration is unreliable and therefore leads to sync issues in Strongbox. For the vast majority of people, we think that the standard level encryption offered by Strongbox is secure en... -
Do you support MEGA? Or Mega Cloud?
Mega does not provide an API for native integration. However, you can try connecting via iOS Files, you’ll need the Mega app installed on iOS. Unfortunately, from reports, their iOS Files integration doesn’t seem to work very well. This is an issue worth raising with them. -
Update 20 September 2022: pCloud have made WebDAV a paid feature so you may need to upgrade to use WebDAV. Yes and WebDAV is the best method. There are apparently some issues related to pClouds integration with iOS Files. Instructions for WebDAV Simply tap + > Add Existing > WebDAV, then...
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How do I add a database from a Microsoft OneDrive Library
Because the native OneDrive SDK doesn't supports libraries, the best way to do this is via the Files method. You need to install the OneDrive app and to be able to view your library through the iOS Files app. Once you can do this you can add to Strongbox. Either tap + > Add Existing > File... -
How do I use a Username/Password or Private Key for iOS SFTP?
Strongbox supports both Username and Password and Private Key authentication for your SFTP server. Username/Password is very straightforward, simply enter them in the fields provided. For a private key based authentication, you will need to point Strongbox at your key by locating it via the Fil... -
I can't see a database I created in iCloud. Where is it?
There are two ways to add databases via iCloud iCloud dedicated Strongbox folder via iOS Files app Method 1 – iCloud Native Strongbox Folder For method 1, if you already have a database on your iCloud drive, it needs to be in the specific Strongbox folder before it will automatically appear in ... -
I'm using SFTP with Nextcloud and I can't see updates with new databases
Unfortunately Nextcloud does not always play well with SFTP, you can read more about that here: https://help.nextcloud.com/t/get-files-from-the-sftp-server/59211/16 The recommended setup for Nextcloud is to use WebDAV which is built into iOS Strongbox and works very well according to most repor... -
This is an artefact of Strongbox synchronisation code. Synchronisation code does not mean or have anything to do with a remote or network copy. Rather it is the reconciliation process that occurs between Strongbox's temporary working copy of your database and the destination or final copy of the ...
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This is possible using a workaround. Strongbox native providers are usually limited to accessing one account at a time. However what you can do is take advantage of the "Files" provider for your second or alternative database. So you can add a database using: + > Add Existing > Dropbox/Goo...
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Move Your Database to a New Storage Location
Sometimes you might want to move an existing database from one storage location to another, such as from iCloud to OneDrive. Your Strongbox database is a single file. You need to locate that file and then move or copy it to the new storage location. This is done outside of the Strongbox app. Aft... -
My database doesn't synchronize properly or becomes stale with my Synology NAS or DS File app
This is a known issue with the DS File app. It does not properly integrate into the iOS Files subsystem. This has been reported to Synology but a fix does not seem imminent. Typically the database becomes stale/old and Strongbox is unable to update it. Unfortunately this appears to be a poor inte... -
My Favourite Cloud Storage Provider Doesn't Sync Reliably with the iOS Files App
Unfortunately some third party providers do not integrate well with iOS Files. Strongbox can only do it's part, which consists of requesting the latest data and asking the provider to update the data. All issues then stem from the third party not doing a good job on honouring these instructions. ... -
My WebDAV Database is failing with 401, 403, 424, 404 (DAVKit error) or similar. What is wrong here?
When you use WebDAV, the error codes returned are actually the standard HTTP status codes. This means we can look them up via web search, or simply at https://httpstatuses/com. For example, if your server is returning 403 we can look here: https://httpstatuses.com/403 This indicates that your ... -
Nextcloud WebDAV URL when Installed as a Snap
Some users have had issues determining their WebDAV url when they install Nextcloud as a Snap, on services like DigitalOcean. The correct URL format looks something like so, where “mark” is your username/home: https://example.com/remote.php/dav/files/mark The following GitHub issue goes into m... -
To allow Strongbox to access your OneDrive, Dropbox or Google Drive database, you will need to authenticate via Strongbox. To do this Strongbox needs to launch your browser, whatever is the default browser on the system. Once your default browser is launched you should see the familiar login scre...
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Sync Your Database Across Devices (iPhone, iPad & Mac)
Syncing keeps your database up to date across your devices. It also ensures that if you lose a device you do not also lose your database and you can restore it to a new device. Unlike many other password managers, Strongbox gives you control over your data and allows you to choose how you sync y... -
There a 2 methods you can use. The iOS Files method and the WebDAV method. Both are described below. The main difference is that the WebDAV method seems to be a slightly more reliable sync, but a little slower. There appear to be some reported issues with the Nextcloud app’s integration with the ...
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What is the best way to use iCloud?
There are two ways to access your databases on iCloud: The Official Strongbox iCloud Folder (Recommended) By using iOS Files to access your iCloud Drive The recommended way is to use the official iCloud Strongbox folder. This is because sometimes iOS Files references can become stale and need to... -
Why am I asked to log in to my cloud provider again?
If you are storing your database on one of the cloud providers like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, then Strongbox needs to maintain a session with that provider to access your database. After a while Strongbox’s session will expire and the cloud provider will want you to sign in again to all... -
There are two modes that Strongbox can access Dropbox in. Full mode and App Folder Only mode. The default is Full mode. This is because we have many users with files stored in their own preferred folder structure on their Dropbox, and they don't want to centralize them in a single folder/locatio...
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Yandex YanDisk over WebDAV does not appear to work or update
It looks like perhaps Yandex are limiting or breaking WebDAV compatibility here: https://ru.stackoverflow.com/questions/1043523/После-загрузки-файла-на-Яндекс-Диск-по-webdav-происходят-паузы-по-60-секунд-на-к https://qna.habr.com/q/677787 We would suggest you take it up with Yandex, as Strongb...