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Copy and fill passwords into apps that don’t work with 1Password

Learn how to quickly access your passwords and copy them into other places, like apps that don’t have 1Password integration, or authentication dialogs on the web.

Sometimes you’ll need to enter your password into an app or window that doesn’t work with 1Password:

  • When you’re signing in to an app on your computer
  • When you’re asked for your Apple ID on an iOS device
  • When you’re signing in to a website using an HTTP authentication prompt

In these situations, you should take advantage of the ability to copy your passwords from 1Password.

Tip

For an easier way to fill your passwords into apps, set up Universal Autofill on your Mac.

Copy passwords

1Password provides efficient shortcuts for copying passwords to the clipboard, so you can paste them into other apps and windows.

To copy a password:

  • Mouse or trackpad: Click the password field in the item details.
  • Keyboard: Press Shift-Command-C when the item is selected.

    To copy a one-time password, press Option-Command-C.

Copy a password from the item details

Use Quick Access

Use Quick Access to copy a password without leaving the app you’re working in.

To open Quick Access, click the 1Password icon in the menu bar and select Open Quick Access (or press Shift-Command-Space). Then choose an item from the list of suggestions, or start typing to search for a different item.

Learn more about Quick Access.

 

Quick Access

Open items in a new window

You can also copy passwords by opening an item in a new window to view its details.

To open an item in a new window, find the item you want in the app or in Quick Access, then click > Open Item in New Window (or press Command-O).

By default, items opened in a new window appear above other windows. To turn this off, click your account or collection at the top of the sidebar and choose Settings. Then click Advanced and turn off Keep item detail windows on top.

An item opened in a new window with the password field in focus

Manage clipboard settings

For your security, 1Password automatically removes copied passwords from the clipboard. To turn off this setting:

  1. Click your account or collection at the top of the sidebar and choose Settings > Security.
  2. Turn off Remove copied information and authentication codes after 90 seconds.

Copy passwords

1Password provides efficient shortcuts for copying passwords to the clipboard, so you can paste them into other apps.

To copy a password, tap an item to see its details, then tap the password.

Copy a password from the home tab

When you pin a password to the home tab, you can quickly copy it later.

To pin a password to the home tab, tap an item to see its details, then tap and hold on the password field and choose Pin to Home.

To copy a password that you’ve pinned to home, tap Home and tap the password.

If you don't see your pinned fields, learn how to customize your Home screen to see pinned fields.

Tap and hold on a field and choose Pin to Home

Manage clipboard settings

To manage your clipboard settings, tap the icon for your account or collection at the top left and choose Settings > Security.

  • To stop 1Password from automatically removing anything you copy to the clipboard after 90 seconds, turn off Clear Clipboard.
  • To allow anything you copy in 1Password to be available through Universal Clipboard on your nearby Apple devices, turn on Use Universal Clipboard to copy to other devices.

If you're using an iPad, tap your account or collection at the top of the sidebar.

Copy passwords

1Password provides efficient shortcuts for copying passwords to the clipboard, so you can paste them into other apps and windows.

To copy a password:

  • Mouse or trackpad: Click the password field in the item details.
  • Keyboard: Press Ctrl + Shift + C when the item is selected.

    To copy a one-time password, press Ctrl + Alt + C.

Copy a password from the item details

Use Quick Access

Use Quick Access to copy a password without leaving the app you’re working in.

To open Quick Access, right-click the 1Password icon in the notification area and select Open Quick Access (or press Ctrl + Shift + Space). Then choose an item from the list of suggestions, or start typing to search for a different item.

Learn more about Quick Access.

 

Quick Access

Open items in a new window

You can also copy passwords by opening an item in a new window to view its details.

To open an item in a new window, find the item you want in the app or in Quick Access. Then click > Open Item in New Window (or press Ctrl + O).

By default, items opened in a new window appear above other windows. To turn this off, click your account or collection at the top of the sidebar and choose Settings. Then click Advanced and turn off Keep item detail windows on top.

An item opened in a new window with the password field in focus

Manage clipboard settings

For your security, 1Password automatically removes copied passwords from the clipboard. To turn off this setting:

  1. Click your account or collection at the top of the sidebar and choose Settings > Security.
  2. Turn off Remove copied information and authentication codes after 90 seconds.

Copy passwords

1Password provides efficient shortcuts for copying passwords to the clipboard, so you can paste them into other apps.

To copy a password, tap an item to see its details, then tap the password and choose Copy.

Copy a password from the home tab

When you pin a password to the home tab, you can quickly copy it later.

To pin a password to the home tab, tap an item to see its details, then tap and hold on the password field and choose Pin to Home.

To copy a password that you’ve pinned to home, tap Home and tap the password.

If you don't see your pinned fields, learn how to customize your Home screen to see pinned fields.

Tap and hold on a field and choose Pin to Home

Manage clipboard settings

For your security, 1Password automatically removes anything you copy to the clipboard after 90 seconds. To turn off this setting:

  1. Tap the icon for your account or collection at the top right and choose Settings > Security.

    If you’re using a tablet, tap your account or collection at the top of the sidebar.

  2. Turn off Clear Clipboard.

Copy passwords

1Password provides efficient shortcuts for copying passwords to the clipboard, so you can paste them into other apps and windows.

To copy a password:

  • Mouse or trackpad: Click the password field in the item details.
  • Keyboard: Press Ctrl + Shift + C when the item is selected.

    To copy a one-time password, press Ctrl + Alt + C.

Copy a password from the item details

Use Quick Access

Use Quick Access to copy a password without leaving the app you’re working in.

To open Quick Access, click the 1Password icon in the system tray and select Open Quick Access (or press Ctrl + Shift + Space). Then choose an item from the list of suggestions, or start typing to search for a different item.

Learn more about Quick Access.

 

Quick Access

Open items in a new window

You can also copy passwords by opening an item in a new window to view its details.

To open an item in a new window, find the item you want in the app or in Quick Access. Then click > Open Item in New Window (or press Ctrl + O).

By default, items opened in a new window appear above other windows. To turn this off, click your account or collection at the top of the sidebar and choose Settings. Then click Advanced and turn off Keep item detail windows on top.

An item opened in a new window with the password field in focus

Manage clipboard settings

For your security, 1Password automatically removes copied passwords from the clipboard. To turn off this setting:

  1. Click your account or collection at the top of the sidebar and choose Settings > Security.
  2. Turn off Remove copied information and authentication codes after 90 seconds.

Next steps

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