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Use the 1Password extension to save and fill passwords on your Mac or Windows PC

Learn how to save passwords and sign in to your accounts on the web with the 1Password extension.

1Password makes it easy to save passwords and sign in to websites with a single click. Before you can use 1Password in your browser, make sure you’ve set up the 1Password app.

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Save passwords in 1Password

1Password can save your usernames and passwords when you sign in to websites, so you don’t have to remember them.

To save an account in 1Password, sign in to your account on the website. 1Password will ask you to save your username and password. Click Save Login.

1Password asks to save your account details after you sign in

Your web browser might also ask to save your passwords. Because you're using 1Password, you don't need to save your passwords in your browser. Learn how to turn off your browser's password manager.

Sign in to websites with 1Password

After you’ve saved your usernames and passwords for websites, 1Password can fill them for you.

If you’re on the sign-in page of a website

If you’re on the sign-in page of a website, click the 1Password button in your browser’s toolbar and select the item you want to fill. If you’re using a Mac, click AutoFill.

You can also fill your username and password with a keyboard shortcut:

  • Mac: Command-Backslash (\)
  • Windows: Ctrl + backslash (\)

If the item has a one-time password, press the keyboard shortcut again to fill it.

Fill your details with Command-Backslash On Mac or Ctrl + backslash on Windows

If you’re on another website

If you’re on another website, click the 1Password button in your browser’s toolbar and select the the website you want to sign in to. If you’re using a Mac, click Go.

1Password will open the website and fill your username and password.

1Password can open a website and fill your username and password

Sign up for a new account on a website

Use 1Password to create a strong password whenever you sign up for a new account on a website.

  1. Enter your account details on the sign-up page.
  2. Click the 1Password button in your browser, then click Generate Password.
  3. Adjust the settings for your new password, then click Save & Fill. Your password will be filled into the password field(s) on the page.
  4. Sign up for your account.
  5. 1Password will ask you to save your username and password. Click Save Login.

Use the 1Password extension to create a new password

  1. Enter your account details on the sign-up page.
  2. Click the 1Password button in your browser, then click the Password Generator icon.
  3. Adjust the settings for your new password, then click Copy and paste your password into the password field(s) on the page.
  4. Sign up for your account.
  5. 1Password will ask you to save your username and password. Click Save Login.

Use the 1Password extension to create a new password

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