Use Olvid on a second device (computer, mobile, etc.)

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Since Olvid version 1.0 (oct. 2023), you can use your Olvid profiles on several devices (computers, mobiles, etc.) simultaneously.

Here’s how to update Olvid to take advantage of it.

Next, you can import a profile from another device and add a new device to one of your existing profiles.

• We strongly encourage you to use your Olvid profiles on a second device as soon as possible. This will make it much easier for you to re-import them on subsequent devices, in anticipation of changing or losing your device.

Import a profile from another device

iPhone iPad

1. Tap your profile picture at the top left.

   The list of your profiles appears.

2. Tap Add a profile.

   The “Add a new profile on this device” screen appears.

3. Tap Import a profile from another device.

4. Give your current device a name, then Confirm.

5. Follow the instructions with the other device nearby and connected to the network.

Android

1. Tap your profile picture at the top left, then ADD A PROFILE.

   The “Add a new profile on this device” screen appears.

2. Tap Import a profile from another device.

   The “Add a new profile on this device” screen appears.

3. Give your current device a name, then Validate.

4. Follow the instructions with the other device nearby and connected to the network.

Mac

1. Click your profile picture at the top left.

   The list of your profiles appears.

2. Click Add a profile.

   The “Add a new profile on this device” screen appears.

3. Click Import a profile from another device.

4. Give your current device a name, then Confirm.

5. Follow the instructions with the other device nearby and connected to the network.

Windows

1. Click your profile photo in the top left.

   The list of your profiles appears.

2. Click Add a new identity.

   The Olvid start-up screen appears.

3. Click I have an Olvid profile, then import a profile from another device.

4. Give your computer a name, then Validate.

5. Follow the instructions with the other device nearby and connected to the network.

Add a new device

You can add a new device to one of your existing profiles.

iPhone iPad

1. Tap your profile picture at the top left.

   The list of your profiles appears.

2. Select the profile you wish to import on another device and tap Manage current profile.

3. Touch Add a device.

   An 8-digit code is displayed, along with instructions for continuing with the other device.

4. Follow the instructions with the other device nearby and connected to the network.

Android

1. Tap on your profile photo in the top left corner, then on MANAGE.

   The “My profile” screen appears.

2. Tap ADD A DEVICE.

3. Follow the instructions with the other device nearby and connected to the network.

Mac

1. Click your profile picture at the top left.

   The list of your profiles appears.

2. Select the profile you wish to import on another device and click Manage current profile.

3. Click Add a device.

   An 8-digit code is displayed, along with instructions for continuing with the other device.

4. Follow the instructions with the other device nearby and connected to the network.

Windows

1. Click your profile photo in the top left.

   The list of your profiles appears.

2. Select the profile you wish to import on another device and click Modify my identity.

3. Click Add a device, then Continue.

   An 8-digit code is displayed, along with instructions for continuing with the other device.

4. Follow the instructions with the other device nearby and connected to the network.

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Troubleshooting

Find out what to do:

If you were unable to transfer a profile.

If the secure channel creation never ends.