When managing your devices on Evernote, you might need to disconnect a device to stay within the limits of your plan or maintain security. This can be done through revoking access or unsyncing. Here's a clear breakdown of each method and when to use them:
Revoking a Device
Revoking disconnects a device from your Evernote account completely. This method is ideal for situations like lost devices or transitioning to new ones.
Steps to Revoke Access:
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From Desktop/Web:
- Go to your Account Settings
- Navigate to the Devices section. You'll see a list of all devices currently authorized to access your account.
- Select Revoke access next to the device you want to remove
Alternatively, you can:
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- Click your name or email in the upper-left corner
- Go to Settings
- Select Devices > Disconnect selected device
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From Mobile (iOS, including iPad and iPod touch/Android):
- Tap your profile image in the upper-left corner
- Tap your name to access account details
- Select Devices > Disconnect selected device
Unsyncing a Device
Unsyncing is specific to Free plan users who are limited to one connected device at a time. If you attempt to use a second device, a pop-up reading "LIMIT REACHED Upgrade to continue using Evernote on this device" will appear prompting you to either upgrade/pay or unsync an existing device to proceed.
Steps to Unsync via the Pop-Up:
- Select Unsync a device in the pop-up
- Review your list of connected devices
- Choose a device to unsync, freeing up space for the current one
- Confirm to proceed
Scenarios for Disconnecting Devices
- Lost or stolen device: Use revoking to ensure the device no longer has access to your account
- Switching devices: Choose unsyncing or revoking to manage transitions
- Device limit exceeded (Free plan): Follow the pop-up instructions to unsync devices
Important Notes
- Free users can unsync up to 2 devices per month. If you exceed this limit, revoking is the alternative
- Evernote Web counts as one device
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