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### Using Wallet Sync
#### Sync Limitations
As of writing, enrolling in wallet sync is not possible if:
- You had a balance prior to October 2019
- You have a balance on multiple separate devices or installs
Additionally, if you sign out of your account and accrue a balance, but then want to enable sync again, this will not work.
We expect these limitations to be removed in subsequent releases. If the above applies to you and you really want to use it immediately, you can follow [these steps](#bypass).
As of writing, current limitations are:
- On Desktop, the "Save Password" option must be enabled on startup to enable Sync.
- Can't enable encryption or change password (coming soon).
- lbry.tv account is not synced with other devices yet.
- Cannot remove a previously synced account (i.e. which you don't know the password to)
#### Desktop
1. If running the desktop app for the first time, you will be prompted during the first-run process to opt-in.
1. If you want to opt-in later, click your balance and you will see the option on your wallet page.
1. If you want to opt-in later, click the Settings button in the top right and enable Sync.
1. If you previously had sync configured with a password (i.e on Android), you'll be prompted for this. If you do not remember, please [reach out to us](mailto:hello@lbry.com) so we can remove the existing synced account.
#### Android
1. If running the Android app for the first time, you will be prompted during the first-run process to opt-in.
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#### LBRY.tv
Syncing is automatically on for lbry.tv users and cannot be disabled. After all, what good would lbry.tv be if you could no longer use it once you signed out! If you have balances on other devices, these will not be reflected at this time.
### Bypassing Limitations {#bypass}
If the above limitations apply to you, you are technically competent, and you do not want to wait, you can use sync today by taking the following steps:
1. Shut down any running LBRY apps or wallet clients.
1. Rename your [current default_wallet file](/faq/lbry-directories) to anything other than default_wallet.
1. Launch LBRY again and sign out. Then sign back in.
Note that this will leave you with an extra wallet file containing your channels and balance, which you will have to unify.
### I'm Having Trouble
If you have any trouble using or enrolling in account sync, check out this [FAQ article](/faq/how-to-report-bugs) on how to report this to us.