October 17, 20232 yr I am unable to sync using Wi-Fi between my iPhone and Macbook. It just says 'Synchronizing' but never completes. This is the third time this issue has ocurred in the past year as the Wi-Fi sync sometimes work intermittently. Firewall is disabled, I have no VPN, restarted both devices multiple times, restarted the router, and I followed the steps in the Wi-Fi sync troubleshooting guide. I also tried reinstalling Enpass and it is unable to find my Macbook through the QR code or 'Restore manually' method. The 'Restore Manually' method keeps on looking for servers but never finds the Macbook. The same issue is replicated on my iPad. Enpass iOS version: 6.9.3 (776) iOS version: 16.7 Enpass MacOS version: 6.9.1 (1515) MacOS version: 13.4 (Ventura)
October 17, 20232 yr Hi @Rodrigo2 While we are looking into this concern for you, could you please share a screenshot of any error occurring?
October 17, 20232 yr Author There were no errors in my iPhone, just the 'Synchronizing..." message and the spinning wheel. I enabled logs in Enpass on my Macbook and it showed "Info: [HTTPS] Request failed: %s" several times. I was finally able to fix the issue after reinstalling the iOS app a second time and using the manual restore option. There are definitely bugs with the Wi-Fi sync that need to be fixed since I need to reinstall the app every few months for it to work.
October 19, 20232 yr Hi, I have the same Problems. Wi-Fi Sync between Mac and iPhone doesn't work. I use the same network. After 5 minutes I get a message on my Phone: "A connection to the Wi-Fi Sync server could not be established. Make sure that server is running and that you are connected to the same network." Mac OS: Sonoma 14.0 iOS: 16.7
October 20, 20232 yr I have the same issue, but I think the problem might be the router. If you have your Mac getting an IP dynamically, it may change on a boot/restart. I think, instead of using an IP to identify the WiFi Sync Server, the Enpass should use network name. However, I am currently testing reserving the IP for my Mac and will see if that resolves the issue. If that doesn't work, the sync process times out after a few minutes. If you're quick, you can disconnect the device from WiFi Sync and reconnect with the QR code
October 20, 20232 yr Hi @Dan2020@rwright For troubleshooting purposes, please try the below steps - I would suggest you disconnect the Wifi-Sync server from the connected devices and set it up by following the steps in the link , or manually by following the steps in this one. Ensure that you have allowed access to Enpass in your Firewall/Antivirus Settings. Moreover, if you are using any VPN service, try disabling it to check if the issue persists. Check that time is set to automatic and is same on all your devices. You can also refer to this highly useful troubleshooting guide in case you get the same error after creating a manual Wifi-sync server. Otherwise, create a manual backup of your Enpass data and then reinstall the app on the affected device. If the issue persists, kindly share the below details and I will gladly get this investigated for you - The version of the Enpass app and OS you are using. Any Firewall/Antivirus/VPN service you are using. Are you facing a similar issue on other devices as well?
October 28, 20232 yr I prefer my method. So, far it works every time. I've gone through a series of restarts and all devices are connecting without issue. One thing to note. I've had issues with password being required on a restart rather than Touch ID. Once I disabled Apple Watch and only use Touch ID, it works.
November 2, 20232 yr I have the same issue. I have added Enpass to the Firewall to enable all connections. I cannot find wifisyncserver_bin on my Mac anywhere (Sonoma) Tried to setup wifi sync from scratch. Enpass tells me that I can only connect connect two vaults with the same vault on a wifi sync server. How should I proceed?
November 3, 20232 yr Hi @SebastionSimon Could you please confirm if you tried the troubleshooting steps I shared in my post in this forum? If not, do try them and share your findings with me. If the issue persists, kindly share the requested information along with a screenshot of any error occurring and I'll gladly get this checked for you.
February 7, 20241 yr I had the same issue between iPhone (iOS 17.3) and Mac (macOS 14.3). Reinstalling the app on the phone helped.
February 25, 2025Feb 25 Okay, so your Apple Watch is being a bit stubborn about connecting to Wi-Fi. That's a pretty common little headache, actually. Here's a rundown of what's usually going on, and how to try and fix it:- Apple Watches, generally speaking, play nicest with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks. So, if your router is running on a 5GHz band, that could be the issue. Sometimes routers have both, so checking your routers wifi settings is a good first step. Your Apple Watch often relies on your iPhone to "learn" Wi-Fi networks. Basically, if your iPhone has connected to a Wi-Fi network, your watch should, in theory, be able to do the same. So, making sure your iPhone is connected to the desired wifi network is very important. Sometimes, it's just a little digital hiccup. On your iPhone, you can "forget" the Wi-Fi network and then reconnect to it. This often helps the watch pick up the signal again. Like with most tech, a good old restart can work wonders. Turn both your Apple Watch and your iPhone off, then back on. It's surprisingly effective. Apple regularly releases updates that fix bugs and improve performance. So, make sure both your iPhone and Apple Watch are running the latest software. Sometimes the problem is the router itself. Unplugging it for a minute and plugging it back in can solve many wifi issues. If you are facing the issue after trying these solution, you should have try to follow for best instruction below. https://thegeekpage.com/apple-watch-is-not-connecting-to-wi-fi-fix/
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