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Dropbox to End Passwords Service in Three-Stage Shutdown

Dropbox is ending the password manager to concentrate on its core cloud storage offerings.

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Overview

  • The view-only phase kicks off on August 28, disabling new entries and autofill in both the mobile app and browser extension.
  • On September 11, Dropbox Passwords’ mobile app will stop functioning, though credentials will remain accessible via the browser extension.
  • All stored usernames, passwords, payment information and dark web monitoring data will be securely and permanently deleted on October 28.
  • Dropbox has published step-by-step export guides and recommends migrating credentials to password managers such as 1Password before the deadline.
  • Launched in 2020 after acquiring Valt, Dropbox Passwords struggled to gain market share against rivals like 1Password, LastPass and built-in platform solutions.