Dropbox has confirmed that it will shut down its password manager, Dropbox Passwords, on October 28, 2025. This decision will directly impact users who rely on the service to store and sync their passwords securely across devices.
The shutdown means users will need to move their saved credentials to another password manager before Dropbox pulls the plug. Failing to do so could lock them out of accounts if they do not have copies of their login details elsewhere. It is strongly advised that users start exporting their stored passwords and migrate them to alternatives such as 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, or even the built-in password managers from Google and Apple.
Dropbox has shared a detailed timeline for shutting down its password manager. From August 28, 2025, Dropbox Passwords has already switched to view-only mode in the mobile app and browser extension. Users will still be able to see their saved usernames, passwords, and payment information, but they will not be able to add new entries. Autofill will also stop working at this stage.
On September 11, 2025, the Dropbox Passwords mobile app will completely stop working. After that date, users will only be able to access their saved data through the browser extension.
Finally, on October 28, 2025, Dropbox Passwords will be fully discontinued. At that point, all saved usernames, passwords, and payment details will be permanently and securely deleted from Dropbox servers. The dark web monitoring feature will also be discontinued.
For many, this will be an inconvenience, especially those who adopted Dropbox Passwords when it launched in 2020 as a simple solution integrated into their existing Dropbox account. At the time, Dropbox pitched it as a way to simplify online security for its users. But now, just a few years later, the company is backing out of the password management space.
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Why is Dropbox shutting it down? The company has not given a very detailed explanation, but it is clear that Dropbox wants to refocus its resources on its core offerings.
“As part of our efforts to focus on enhancing other features in our core product, the Dropbox Passwords application will be discontinued on October 28, 2025.”
Running a competitive password manager is no small task. With strong players like 1Password, LastPass, and Bitwarden dominating the market, it is difficult for Dropbox to compete, especially when password management is not its main business.
This move raises questions about trust as well. Users who adopted Dropbox Passwords, thinking it would be a long-term feature, now have to go through the hassle of migration. It also shows how relying on services that are not the company’s primary focus can backfire when the company changes direction.
If you are one of the affected users, the best thing to do is act quickly. Export your passwords, choose a reliable alternative, and make the switch before the shutdown date. A password manager is too important to leave until the last moment, especially when it protects your digital identity across dozens of apps and services.
