Backup from standard iTunes backup, OK?

togi

All,

Sorry about the possible dupe question, but I didn't see an answer on the forums, but I need to restore my iphone for a documents and settings taking up too much space problem and have made both an icloud and itunes backup. Do I need to do anything else to restore the 1password data (like specifically backup that application) or will it restore under the standard iTunes backup?

I'm using the newest mac itunes and the newest IOS 9.3.1.

Thanks!

Todd

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Ben

Hi Todd ( @togi ),

Thanks for taking the time to write in. I'm really glad you asked, as I would not recommend relying on an iOS backup for safe retreival of your 1Password data. I would recommend:

1. Consider syncing your 1Password data: Sync | 1Password for iOS. Even if you have no intention of using 1Password on multiple devices, having it stored (encrypted) with Dropbox or iCloud makes sure that it exists in more than one place.
2. 1Password has its own built-in backup mechanism. Especially if you don't sync, but even if you do, I'd recommend making one of these backups periodically: Creating and restoring 1Password backups in iTunes (iOS)

I hope that helps! Thanks!

Ben

togi

Ben,

Thanks so much for taking the time to educate me on the proper backups for 1password. I'll definitely make the physical backup from 1password and then drop it to my mac first, and then see what happens with the iTunes backup.

Thanks again!

Todd

Ben

You're very welcome @togi.

When thinking about your overall data backup strategy it is important to think about the possibility (and likelyhood) of certain events.

For example, a local backup (as described in step #2) would protect you from a single device being inaccessible (for whatever reason -- loss, damage, theft, etc). It will not however protect against a total loss of all devices such as would be possible in the event of a natural disaster, fire, etc. This is why we encourage folks both to sync, which allows data to be stored off-site, and back up, which keeps a historical record in case sync data becomes corrupt (or in the case of accidental item deletions etc).

Not necessarily things we like to think about, but you'll be glad you did if the worst happens (knock on wood).

Ben