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claven
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1 year ago

How can I create a local-only vault?

I'd like to be able to create a secure password database on my linux Mint laptop. I do NOT want it to be synced with the 1Password online servers. I know there are other password managers that do t...
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1P_Dave
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1 year ago

Hello claven! 👋

Thanks for the question! When you create a vault using the 1Password app, that vault is encrypted and synced to your 1Password account. It's not possible to create a vault that only exists on your local device.

Can you expand a little more about why you're looking to create a local-only vault? While 1Password did offer local-only vaults in the past, we've moved on from them since they were less secure than 1Password account vaults and weren't able to provide the advanced features available through your 1Password account.

-Dave