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\"1P4<\/a>
\nSync Hacks is a column dedicated to exploring new applications for Resilio Sync (aka BitTorrent Sync), as built by users like you. Resilio Sync<\/a> is a free, unlimited, secure file-syncing app. If you’ve got an epic Sync idea, use-case or how-to, shoot us an email at team[at]resilio.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

In this week’s Sync Hacks, we have Arnoud Vermeer’s<\/strong> (@funzoneq<\/a>) tutorial on how to use BitTorrent Sync & 1password to manage your passwords on all platforms, without handing over your sensitive information to a third party. Read his original blog post excerpted below.<\/p>\n

…<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n

I use 1password<\/a> for managing all my passwords. I need to be able to access these passwords on all platforms (Mac\/phone\/tablet\/PC). And I need to be able to keep these passwords in sync across these devices. The 1password app natively supports Dropbox, so I have been using that for a year or so.<\/p>\n

But the thought of having my sensitive information on a third party service like Dropbox bothered me. 1password stores my passwords in an encrypted format, but I don\u2019t want it to be available to \u201cthird parties\u201d at all.<\/p>\n

Why BitTorrent Sync<\/h2>\n

So I set out to find an alternative. Preferably one that doesn\u2019t include a cloud storage provider.<\/p>\n

My first consideration was to run my ownCloud<\/a> somewhere, but I already run a bunch of infrastructure, and I really don\u2019t want to manage more.<\/p>\n

The thing is: my 1password file only changes ones a day or so. So running a service full time, to only manage once a day sync, is a bit excessive.<\/p>\n

My next option, was to hack something using rsync and push out a change to my devices once every so often. But I travel a lot, and my mobile phones \/ tablets don\u2019t have a static IP and\/or are behind NAT\/Firewall. All these things can be overcome, but it would become a pretty hacky project.<\/p>\n

Then I came across BitTorrent Sync<\/a>. It uses the Bittorrent protocol to sync my files, without requiring central storage or a cloud provider. And it has support for all the platforms I require. It works great. Here’s how to get started<\/p>\n

Steps<\/h2>\n

1. Install Bittorrent Sync<\/a> on your computer and your phone (Android<\/a> or iOS<\/a>). I created a folder to sync called \u201cBTSync\u201d and copied my 1Password.agilekeychain in there.<\/p>\n


\n2. Now, couple your devices. Open BitTorrent Sync.<\/p>\n

\"Synchacks_1password_image_1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Ctrl + Click (right click) the folder you want to sync -&gt<\/p>\n

\"Synchacks_1password_image_2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Connect Mobile Device -> Full access
\n\"Synchacks_1password_image_3\"<\/a><\/p>\n

5. On your device, choose add folder, scan the QR code and you are set! Just wait a little while for your keychain to propagate. When that is done, it is time to point the 1password app where to go.<\/p>\n

6. Open the 1Password app on Android -> Press the \u2026 in the right bottom corner -> More -> Update Sync Settings ->
\n\"Synchacks_1password_image_4\"<\/a><\/p>\n

7. SD Card -> Select the directory that you \u201cBTSync\u201d -> Select the 1Password.agilekeychain ->
\n\"Synchacks_1password_image_5\"<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Set Data File Location. And you are good to go! Cloudless, synced 1password keychains!<\/p>\n

…<\/p>\n

Arnoud Vermeer (@funzoneq<\/a>) is a hacker with an interest in privacy and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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