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Proton Pass Not Syncing Between Devices

Workaround available Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, web, browser extension Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

If items show in one app but not another, force a manual sync. The option is under Profile > Settings > Force synchronization on mobile and Advanced > Manually sync your data on desktop, web and the extension.

Most likely fix: Force sync on Android or iOS.

Symptoms

A login saved on one device is missing on another, or edits don't appear in other apps.

Why it happens

  • Background sync didn't run
  • App or extension out of date

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Force sync on Android or iOS

    1. Open Proton Pass
    2. Go to Profile > Settings
    3. Tap Force synchronization

  2. 2. Sync the browser extension

    1. Open the extension and click the hamburger menu
    2. Go to Advanced
    3. Click Manually sync your data

  3. 3. Sync the web or desktop app

    1. Open Advanced
    2. Click Manually sync your data

  4. 4. Update every app

    1. Update Proton Pass on each device and the extension in each browser
    2. Sync again

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