App Store vs. Agilebit Direct
Hello, new user here coming from 7 years of LastPass. I downloaded 1Password through the App store on my Mac. I like to keep updated with the latest version. Is the App store version kept up to date with the latest version?
I also don't mind using betas, but I know this isn't an option with the App store version. If I want to switch the Agile direct, I assume I delete the Mac App and extensions and reinstall?
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Hi @LarryJoe33,
Welcome to 1Password. :) The App Store is kept up to date, yes. If in the future you wanted to switch to a direct download from us (for beta testing, etc) instructions can be found here:
How to switch to the version of 1Password from the AgileBits website
I hope that helps!
Ben
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Thank you Ben for the quick reply. I am really enjoying 1Password so far. I like to keep all my Mac apps updated to the latest release, so if you keep the Mac App store synchronized to the direct download, that works for me. I understand though if I want to delve into beta releases I have to uninstall and install direct, correct?
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Correct. The App Store does not allow betas, or have TestFlight, so only the website version has that option. But perhaps that will change in the future. Cheers! :)
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Ok, great thanks for the confirmation. I'll stick with the App store version until I get used to 1Password.
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Sorry, one more newbie question. On the sync link you sent it references iCloud sync. Can you tell me more about the benefits of this? Aren't I synced through your hosting environment? It also says it only works with iOS devices. Can I assume that iCloud for windows will not perform this function on my Windows machine?
"If you don’t want the benefits of a 1Password membership, you can use these third-party and advanced sync options:"
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@LarryJoe33: If you're paying for a 1Password.com membership, then yes, that handles sync and you don't need to do anything with iCloud. And you are correct, that won't be an option on Windows anyway. I hope this helps. Be sure to let me know if you have any other questions! :)
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Thank you sir. I read some other posts and gathered syncing to other cloud services was a way to avoid subscribing and paying. I am good (paid-up for 2.5 years lol).
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Well, 1Password is still a paid app, so that only avoids the "subscribing" part, not the "paying". But yeah, happy to help. And thanks for your support! :chuffed:
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Thanks, I was not familiar with the non-subscribe stand alone (store yourself) version. I thought the subscription was the only option, which is fine with me as longs as you guys are breach protected.
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If you're interested in reading about the protections we've put in place for 1Password.com memberships you can read up on that here:
About the 1Password security model - 1Password Support
I hope that helps. Should you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to ask.
Ben
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