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BronL
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3 years ago

Upgrading to newer version without Admin privileges

Hi. My work computer is controlled by our IT department. I'm getting the prompt "1Password will update when you restart the app." but (presumably) because I don't have admin privileges (on the PC) i...
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AliH1P
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3 years ago

Hey BronL, thanks for reaching out.

The short answer here would be yes, it's safe to uninstall 1Password and install a newer version. Uninstalling 1Password does not actually remove the local database from your device, so you should be able to remove and reinstall without any hiccups.

With that said, prior to making changes on your device, I suggest making sure that you are able to log in at 1Password.com, verify that you see all of your expected logins and that you have a copy of your Emergency Kit with your password filled in:
* Get your Emergency Kit

That way, even if something did happen to your local data on a device, you can rest assured knowing that it's all synced through your 1Password account.

Let me know how things go or if you have any questions.

Ali