Password and Note history
Think you overwrote a password or note? Check out this overview of password and note history to recover it
Written by Owen Parry
Updated at December 18th, 2025
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Password Boss stores a history of changes made to your password items and secure notes. Password and note history allow you to view previous versions, recover overwritten information, and track edits over time.
What Password & Note History Tracks
Overview
Password Boss automatically maintains a version history for items that support revision tracking. This includes:
- Changed passwords
- Updated secure notes
- Edits to existing item fields
Each entry in the history includes the timestamp and details of the previous version.
When History Is Useful
History helps you:
- Recover an older password
- Restore deleted or overwritten note content
- Investigate when—and how—an item was changed
- Undo accidental edits
Viewing Password History
Note: Not all item types show full revision history on mobile. For complete controls, use the WebApp.
WebApp
To view the history of a password item, open the item in the WebApp and look for the icon next to the Password Field. This icon appears only on Password Items that have a history.
If this icon exists, it contains older versions of the password that you can click to view, copy, delete, or restore.
Desktop
- Open Password Boss.
- From the Tools menu, choose Password History.
- Clicking the eye icon will show you each password or you can click Show all passwords to see all passwords.
- The search box can be used to find items.
iOS
- Open Password Boss.
- From the bottom menu, tap More
- Tap Settings.
- Tap General.
- Tap History.
- To see the password, tap an item and select Show password.
- To copy a password, tap an item and select Copy password.
- To delete all password history items tap the trashcan icon.
Android
- Open Password Boss.
- From the top left, tap the menu icon
- Tap Settings from the left menu.
- Tap History.
- To see the password, tap an item and tap the eye icon.
- To copy a password, tap an item and select Copy password.
- To delete all password history items tap the trashcan icon.
Viewing Notes History
Desktop
- Open Password Boss.
- From the Tools menu, choose Notes History.
- The search box can be used to find items.
iOS
- Open Password Boss.
- From the bottom menu, tap More
- Tap Settings.
- Tap General.
- Tap History.
- Tap the Notes option at the top of the screen.
- To see the note tap an item and select Show note.
- To copy a note, tap an item and select Copy note.
- To delete all note history items, tap the trashcan icon.
Android
- Open Password Boss.
- From the top left, tap the menu icon
- Tap Settings from the left menu.
- Tap History.
- Tap the Notes option at the top of the screen.
- To see the note tap an item and select Show note.
- To copy a note, tap an item and select Copy note.
- To delete all note history items, tap the trashcan icon.
Restoring a Previous Version
How Restoration Works
When you restore a version:
- The selected version becomes the current version.
- The previously current item becomes another history entry.
- No history is deleted when you revert.
Steps to Restore
- View the item’s history.
- Select a previous version.
- Choose Restore Version.
- Confirm the restoration.
Which Items Support History
Items with Full History
- Passwords
- Notes on Digital Wallet and Personal Info
- Secure Notes
Items with Limited or No History
Some item types may not track all changes or may only save partial revisions. For full version recovery, use Passwords or Secure Notes.
Common Reasons to Use History
Recovering Overwritten Passwords
If a password was changed unintentionally or replaced during a migration, history allows quick recovery.
Undoing Edits to Notes
If note content was modified or overwritten—intentionally or by accident—history lets you retrieve earlier text.
Migration & Sync Troubleshooting
If items appear inconsistent across devices, reviewing history helps determine when the last valid version was saved.
Limitations and Considerations
Device Sync
If an item was edited while a device was offline, the version shown in history reflects its last synced state.
Deleted Items
History is only available for items that still exist. Deleted items do not retain their history.
Best Practices for Using History
Review Before Restoring
Always check the timestamp and details to ensure you're restoring the correct version.
Use Descriptive Note Content
Clear note content makes version comparisons easier.
Sync Devices Regularly
To maintain accurate version timelines, open Password Boss on your devices periodically to allow syncing.
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