User Guide - Ascendo DataVault Password Manager for iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch
Chapter 7 - Synchronization
DataVault for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch can synchronize items, categories
and types with DataVault for Windows or DataVault for Mac desktops. DataVault
implements 2-way synchronization so that all additions, edits and deletions are
taken into account regardless of the device on which they are initiated. If the
same piece of information is modified on two devices then DataVault prompts the
user to choose which version to keep. This is called conflict
resolution.
To synchronize DataVault for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with DataVault desktop, the passwords on each device must
be the same. You can verify the password on a device by using the unmask feature
before you login. To modify a password select Change Password from the Options menu.
Synchronizing Multiple Devices
A single copy of DataVault desktop can sync with several iPads,
iPhone and iPod Touches, see image below. DataVault for iPhone, iPad & iPod
Touch is sold as a universal application which means that you can purchase a
single copy and use it on up to 5 iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches at no
additional cost.

Synchronizing Over Wi-Fi
To initiate synchronization, start Ascendo DataVault Desktop,
go to the file menu and select Wireless Synchronization.
Now start Ascendo DataVault on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and tap on the tools icon in the
navigation bar to display the Options menu. Tap on Synchronize > Wi-Fi Network to display a list of
detected devices. Choose the device on which DataVault desktop is running. Verify the IP address and port then tap
on Synchronize Now. A progress circle will appear until synchronization is complete.
Cloud Synchronization Using Webdav(Mobile Me)
DataVault offers the ability to synchronize between any
mobile device or desktop with access to the internet, regardless of whether
the connection is over Wi-Fi, carrier network or Ethernet cable. Cloud
synchronization requires DataVault for iOS (v4.3+), DataVault for
Mac (v4.3.5+), DataVault for Windows (v4.7.3+).
DataVault employs an industry standard protocol called WebDav
that is used by popular services such Apple's Mobile
Me. Your information is encrypted and password protected to ensure
maximum security.
To synchronize over the cloud, click on the Tools icon in
the navigation bar and select Synchronize from the list of options. The
option at the top of the screen, Sync Now, is set to the most recently
used sync method. Tap on Mobile Me or Sync Server to display a login screen.
To use a WebDav sync server you will need to set up an
account. Mobile Me is a paid service offered by Apple that syncs email,
contacts, files and calendar events. DataVault supports several free sync
servers; Box.net, Swissdisk.com, Gmx.de, Mydisk.se and Mydrive.ch.
Please Note: Do not include "mac.com" or
"me.com" in the username for your Mobile Me account setting.
Once you have set up and account, enter the login
information in DataVault for iOS and DataVault desktop.
- DataVault for Mac > Preferences > Sync Settings
- DataVault for Windows > Tools > Options > OTA
Sync Settings
Then tap on Synchronize Now and start synchronization on
your desktop. DataVault for iOS will display progress alerts; Logon
Successful, Uploading Data, Start DataVault Desktop. When synchronization is
complete an alert will confirm that synchronization was successful. If you
have problems synchronizing, please see the support
page for a troubleshooting
FAQ and contact information.
Cloud Synchronization Using DropBox
DataVault for iOS (v4.3.54+) can synchronize with DataVault for Windows (v4.8.21+) using DropBox, a popular
data storage service. To synchronize using DropBox, create a DropBox account then follow the instructions to install DropBox on your Windows and iOS device. Once
installation of DropBox is complete, follow the steps below.
- In DataVault for Windows, select Tools > Synchronization Settings from the menu bar.
- Select Dropbox by clicking on the radio button.
- Click on Ok at the bottom of the window. DataVault should open the default browser to the DropBox login screen.
- Login to DropBox.
- Select the DataVault confirmation window in the task bar and click on the OK botton.
- Select the DataVault Synchronization Window and confirm that Logged in as: appears below the DropBox selection.
- Select File > Synchronize from the DataVault for Windows menu bar.
- Start DataVault for iOS. Tap on Tools button followed by Synchronize > DropBox and login if necessary.
- Tap on Synchronize Now.
Alternative Synchronization Methods
If you don't have access to a
Wi-Fi router but your desktop has a wireless adapter, then you can setup an
ad-hoc network to synchronize DataVault on your handheld and desktop.
- Setting up an ad-hoc network on a Mac,
click here.
- Setting up an ad-hoc network on Windows, click here.
Troubleshooting Synchronization Issues
Troubleshooting tips can be found in the frequently asked questions or
FAQ page.
If you are still having problems synching please send an email to wallet_support@ascendo-inc.com
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