Dropbox is sunsetting its password management app, Dropbox Passwords, in a move that will affect users over a three-month transition. While the service originally launched in 2020 to help users manage their credentials securely, Dropbox has now decided to wind it down in phases. The first phase begins on August 28th, when Dropbox Passwords will become read-only across both the mobile app and the browser extension. Users will be able to view their saved login data, but will lose the ability to create new entries or use auto-fill features, which are essential for seamless sign-ins.
Then, on September 11th, the mobile app will cease to function altogether. You won’t even be able to open the app, though you’ll still have limited access through the browser extension for a few more weeks. By October 28th, however, everything ends—the extension will stop working, and all data associated with Dropbox Passwords will be permanently deleted from Dropbox’s servers. If you’re still relying on the app to manage your credentials, now is the time to act. Dropbox offers a built-in export tool that allows you to download your login data and transfer it to another password manager of your choice. Whether you move to Bitwarden, 1Password, Dashlane, or another alternative, don’t wait until the final deadline. Your access will disappear for good, and with it, all your saved credentials.