Dropbox will shut down its password manager, Dropbox Passwords, in late October. However, it will begin winding down support well before then.
Dropbox says it is doing this to focus on its core product: cloud storage service. To reduce inconvenience to its users, the company will discontinue the service in a phased manner.
Say goodbye to Dropbox Passwords
Dropbox is primarily known for its cloud storage solution. But in June 2020, the company launched a standalone password manager as an add-on for its paying Plus and Professional users. A few months later, in March 2021, Dropbox expanded Dropbox Passwords access to its free users, albeit with restrictions.
Despite some steady updates initially, Dropbox Passwords failed to take off. It could never rival other popular password managers, including Apple’s own Passwords app. Now, five years later, Dropbox has decided to kill its password manager for good.
The service will switch to view-only mode starting August 28, 2025, before shutting down completely on October 28, 2025. So, you won’t be able to save new login credentials. More importantly, the autofill functionality will also stop working on this day. Then, on September 11, 2025, the mobile app will cease functioning. You can only view saved credentials through the browser extension.
Finally, on October 28, 2025, Dropbox will securely delete all data from its servers. So, you must transfer your saved passwords and login information from Dropbox to another password manager before late October. If you miss the deadline, you won’t be able to regain access to the data.
Move your login details to 1Password
Dropbox itself recommends using 1Password — my favorite password manager — and provides detailed steps on how to migrate your data.
Dropbox neglected to release any major updates for its password manager for a long time. It also still does not support passkeys, which is poised to replace traditional passwords. Given everything, it makes sense that the company decided to kill the service for good.
Rajesh has been closely following and writing about the latest happenings in the world of mobile for nearly a decade now. While he prefers Android, he does not deny the superiority of Apple’s products and ecosystem.
