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Garymitchelle35
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2 years ago
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Apps log out remotely

Hi all, quick question. I read that if I have lost a device with the app logged in can I log out remotely even if device is not connected to wifi? I read in support that you can log out of all devices...
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    2 years ago
    Garymitchelle35 wrote:
    I read that if I have lost a device with the app logged in can I log out remotely even if device is not connected to wifi? I read in support that you can log out of all devices remotely but didn't suggest if this was possible only with WiFi connection.

    You're not actually logging the device out remotely. You're unlinking it from your account on the Dropbox website, which you can do on your Security page. If the device in question comes back online, the next time it tries to connect to Dropbox it would be unable to without signing back in.

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Garymitchelle35
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago
Okay, I see. The files are not stored on the device but within the app itself (both online and offline). I know some apps do not automatically log you out on mobile so therefore they will be available (eg Dropbox seems to stay open). I have tested this myself and it seems apps will keep logging in automatically as opposed to asking for a sign in each time.
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Mark
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2 years ago
Garymitchelle35 wrote:
I have tested this myself and it seems apps will keep logging in automatically as opposed to asking for a sign in each time.

Yes, you wont need to log in every time, but, you can set pin codes or face ID's to lock the app within the settings menus. 

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