No option to enter sync passphrase

[burnout426]

burnout426 Volunteer @burnout426 last edited by

@burnout426 Clarification. If there's no sync data on the Sync server (like I'm starting fresh), I can set a custom passphrase no problem. But, if trying to connect another Opera, I can confirm there's no option to enter a custom passphrase to decrypt and sync with the existing encrypted data. As in, when using a custom passphrase, you can only use Sync with one Opera.

[aroos]

aroos @DawnDragon last edited by

@dawndragon The workaround I used:

• Install Opera 95
• Setup synchronisation
• Update to Opera 96

It worked for me, I know, not the best way ...

[nicec]

nicec @aroos last edited by

@aroos Where can i save download 95 Version?

[aroos]

aroos @nicec last edited by

@nicec https://get.geo.opera.com/pub/opera/desktop/

[angeleyes07]

angeleyes07 last edited by leocg

In Opera stable 96 doesn't work data syncing using passphrase.
After updating to v.96 from v.95 I recieve syncronisation error message, when I start Opera.
I use p[assphrase to sync my data and when I log in opera account in browser in v.96 I cannot enter my passphrase to start my data sync. In opera://sync-internals I also see error messages. Error appears on every v.96 browser, starting 96.0.4693.20
After downgrading Opera to the latest v.95 and forbidding autoupdate the sync error disappeared.
On Opera GX v.96 this error is not observed.

[atrystan]

atrystan last edited by

Have purchased a new Mac and am in the process of migrating to it. Although I can install and use Opera properly, it will not allow me to properly synchronise with my account. Following instructions here:

https://help.opera.com/en/opera36/sync-your-browser/

I should see an advanced configuration section with the ability to enter my passphrase. For some reason, however, that option is not available. As a result, I am unable to fully login and begin the sync process. Am I missing something here? Is it possibly turned off somehow?

[jan6mares]

jan6mares last edited by

It seems there is a fix on developer:
https://blogs.opera.com/desktop/changelog-for-98/
DNA-104983 Missing encyrption option in sync settings
Hopefully it will come to stable soon.

[schammy]

schammy @jan6mares last edited by

@jan6mares Nice find, thanks. Unfortunately that's still a few months off from production, but at least we know it's coming.

[haydenberch]

haydenberch last edited by

Sync says it has encountered a problem. I've logged out, then back in, but it still won't work. Also, I noticed there's no longer a place to enter the Sync Pass Phrase. Is anyone else having this problem?

[burnout426]

burnout426 Volunteer @haydenberch last edited by

@haydenberch said in Synchronization problem:

Also, I noticed there's no longer a place to enter the Sync Pass Phrase.

That's why there's a problem. The passphrase was not entered. The ability to enter a passphrase is fixed in Opera Developer so far.

[cineatic]

cineatic last edited by

Hi,

i had to reinstall Opera. But now i can't activate sync. I'm logged in into my account. But normally i have to enter the passphrase. But this time i can't enter it. And so the sync stops with an errormessage.

I tried to reinstall it several times, deleted my old data. But nothings helps.

I use Opera since a lot of years. But this is the first time i can't sync my data.

[piachu91]

piachu91 last edited by

Are you kidding me? This is a know issue for how long now? It's critical bug and even get me started on 'just remove all your data and start again' workaround.
96.0.4693.80 - still not working.

[xentrax]

xentrax @piachu91 last edited by

@piachu91 The workaround to install version 95, setup sync and then upgrade to 96 works well.

[schammy]

schammy @piachu91 last edited by

@piachu91 Yeah it's insane how badly this is broken and they don't seem to give a rat's ass. They could easily backport the fix instead of making us wait 2 whole versions. Super disappointed in Opera.

[schammy]

schammy @xentrax last edited by leocg

@xentrax Yeah cool I'll just uninstall and Lose Everyything then reinstall and set up sync and have nothing to sync because everything lost. Wow thanks Opera great plan!!!!

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @schammy last edited by

@schammy You don't loose anything when you uninstall Opera, unless you choose for that to happen.

[darkeriso]

darkeriso last edited by

Well this is my problem, I log in to Opera and it has a security phrase to be able to have my passwords, bookmarks etc etc but it doesn't appear anywhere to be able to enter it, I already tried Opera normally and I have the same problem

[xentrax]

xentrax @leocg last edited by

I did not check, but I think the workaround works only if v95 is updated to v96 automatically (via About screen). At least it works for me this way.

[1Turk]

1Turk last edited by

sync on android is working. it was working in windows 10. I installed win 11, it's ridiculous, it doesn't sync, it doesn't ask for my synchronization password. I'll post a screenshot here. what will i do now

[ajotahs]

ajotahs @1Turk last edited by

@1turk this is a workaround i found in this post:
1: Head over to here and download 95 version: https://get.geo.opera.com/pub/opera/desktop/
2: Install as normal
3: Once you are signed in, you will be able to enter your passphrase
4: Profit
5: If you are on Opera GX and having this issue, you canthen Sync on Opera, then head here for and older opera gx version: https://get.geo.opera.com/pub/opera_gx/