Settings

In this article: Settings, Security, Preferences, Appearance.                                                                                      

1. Settings

To open the app’s settings, select Settings from the More menu of the main view.

They are:

Cloud Sync – setup the data synchronization with your cloud and your other devices and computers (see Cloud Sync);

Security – configure security settings like Auto Lock and login with Face ID or Touch ID (see details below);

Change Password – change your password (see Password);

Preferences – adjust multiple user interface options (see details below); 

Appearance – adjust Lock screen appearance (see details below); 

Autofill – configure autofill for your passwords in apps and browsers (see Autofill);

Backup/Restore – backup your data to a file on your device or restore from a file (files are encrypted and password protected);

Install on Desktop – link to download the latest version for Windows/MacOS;

Import/Export – to export your data from another password manager, install a free Desktop app from https://www.safe-in-cloud.com/download and select File > Import from the menu;

Erase Data – erase all your local data (this will not erase data on a cloud and on your other devices);

About – see the app’s version, Pro status, Support email, Website and Privacy info.

Rate App – write a nice review at the App Store to help others discover SafeInCloud Password Manager.

Apple Watch – configure integration with your watch (see Apple Watch).

2. Security

The security settings are:

Locks
Lock at exit – lock the app, when you switch to another app;
Auto-lock – lock the app after certain timeout, when you switch to another app.

Authentication
Face ID or Touch ID – unlock the app with biometrics (Attention! You should always remember your password anyway);
Require password every – require entering your password once in several days instead of using the biometric login (to avoid forgetting the password);
Fast unlock – unlock SafeInCloud with the 4 first or last symbols of your password (you’ll have only one attempt).

Self-erase
Password attempts – erase all local data (not on cloud or other devices) after a number of wrong password attempts.

3. Preferences

The preferences are:

Interface
Card’s subtitle – what to show in card subtitles in the card list (labels or login);
At login – what to do after entering SafeInCloud (show the cards, open the label list, or activate the search);
Default label – a label to switch after entering SafeInCloud;
Favorites at top – show favorite cards (with stars) at the top of the card list;
Hide passwords – mask passwords (••••••) in the view mode;
Show card count – show number of cards for labels in side menu;
Warn expiring cards within – show warnings for cards expiring within certain period (to be recognized a card should have a field with Expiry type);
Default browser – choose a browser to open website links (Safari, Chrome, or built-in).

Search
Global search – the app automatically switches to All Cards, when you start the search;
Search preview – what to show in card subtitles during the search (found text or card’s login field);
Search by labels– include labels into the search
Search through passwords –include passwords into the search.

Icons
Use website icons – download and assign a website icon (favicon) for each card that contains a website address;
Clear cache – clear all the download website icons and redownload them again.

4. Appearance

Lock screen
Background – select type of lock screen background appearance 
Select image/texture – select background image or texture for lock screen 
Text – select text color for lock screen 
Preview – see overall appearance with existing settings