• Android
  • iOS
  • macOS
  • Windows

🚧 This is beta documentation for Codebook version 5.3.0, which has not yet been publicly released.

Replace Sharing Key

There are rare circumstances where it would be beneficial to replace your sharing key for security reasons. For example, if a device was lost and not locked down, the sharing key should be replaced.

If your sharing key is replaced, all of your existing contacts will need to indicate that you are a trusted contact. For for more information on Creating Sharing Contacts, click here.

On android

  1. Tap on Home > Sync
  2. On the Sync screen, tap Replace Sharing Key.

    Sync Sharing Menu - Home menu to display sync option Sync Sharing Menu - Replace Sharing Key option

  3. The Replace Sharing Key screen will be displayed. Tap YES, I'M SURE. You may want to contact Codebook support before performing this action because it cannot be undone.

    Sync Sharing Menu - Replace Sharing Key

  4. To authenticate, enter your Master Password. Tap Submit.

     Authenticate to allow Replace Sharing Key

  5. Confirmation that yor sharing key was replaced will be displayed. Tap to dismiss. You are also given the option to display the firngerprint for your new Sharing Key.

    Replace Sharing Key Confirmed

On ios

  1. Tap Sync on the tab bar.
  2. On the Sync screen, tap Replace Sharing Key.

    Sync Sharing Menu - Replace Sharing Key option

  3. The Replace Sharing Key screen will be displayed. Tap Replace Sharing Key.

    Sync Sharing Menu - Replace Sharing Key

  4. To authenticate, enter your Master Password. Tap Submit.

     Authenticate to allow Replace Sharing Key

  5. Confirmation that yor sharing key was replaced will be displayed. Tap Done.

    Replace Sharing Key Confirmed

On macos

  1. From the Sync Menu, select Sharing -> Replace Sharing Key.

    Sync Sharing Menu - Replace Sharing Key option

  2. Select Replace Sharing Key.

    Sync Sharing Menu - Replace Sharing Key

  3. To authenticate, enter your Master Password. Click Submit.

     Authenticate to allow Replace Sharing Key

  4. Confirmation that yor sharing key was replaced will be displayed. Click Done.

    Replace Sharing Key Confirmed

On windows

  1. From the Sync Menu, select Sharing -> Replace Sharing Key Fingerprint.

    Sync Sharing Menu - Replace Sharing Key option

  2. Select Replace Sharing Key.

    Sync Sharing Replace Sharing Key

  3. To authenticate, enter your Master Password. Click Ok.

     Authenticate to allow Replace Sharing Key

  4. Confirmation that yor sharing key was replaced will be displayed. Click Dismiss.

    Replace Sharing Key Confirmed