Daily Expiring Sync Codes: Not Meant for Backup
It’s important to understand that Brave Sync is designed for syncing data between devices, not for backing up your data. As one of Brave’s developers has stated:
Warning: Brave does not officially support using the Sync code as a backup, and you should not rely on this continuing to work in the future. Use the export functionality in bookmarks and the password manager instead.
Why is Sync not reliable for backup?
The Sync Code changes daily. This means writing down your phrase and trying to use it later to restore your data won’t work. Sync is intended for syncing data between active devices, not as a long-term backup solution. For reliable backup, use other options like exporting bookmarks or passwords.
Temporary Solution for Expired Sync Code
At the time of writing, there’s a temporary workaround if your Sync Code has expired. However, this is not guaranteed to last. Only the 25th word changes, and you can find the current 25th word here: https://alexeybarabash.github.io/25th-brave-sync-word/
Important Note
Please don’t rely on the workaround for the long term. The link could stop working at any time, and you may lose access to your data if you depend on it.
Why does the Sync Code expire daily?
Sync Codes expire daily to protect user data. In the past, people accidentally shared their Sync QR codes or phrases, allowing unauthorized access to their data. To improve security, Brave made Sync Codes expire regularly to reduce these risks.