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 Mac or PC
- 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.
Copy passwords
1Password provides efficient shortcuts for copying passwords to the clipboard, so you can paste them into other apps and windows.
Open 1Password mini
To open 1Password mini, click the 1Password icon in your menu bar or press Option-Command-Backslash (\). If 1Password is locked, enter your Master Password. Then use the mouse or arrow keys to navigate to the item, or start typing to search for it.
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 username, press Control-Command-C.
To copy a one-time password, press Shift-Control-Command-C.
Open an item in a separate window for quick access
To open an item from 1Password mini in a separate window, click Pin on Screen. Then you can switch to another app and copy your username and password without needing to open 1Password mini again. You can close the window when you’re done.
Manage clipboard settings
For your security, 1Password can automatically remove copied passwords from the clipboard. Choose 1Password > Preferences, then click Security. Enter a time in seconds next to “Clear clipboard contents after”, or turn off the setting if you never want 1Password to clear the clipboard.
Copy passwords
1Password provides efficient shortcuts for copying passwords to the clipboard, so you can paste them into other apps.
Copy a password
Use Quick Copy
Copying both your username and password is as easy as switching apps:
- Tap an item to view its details, then tap your username to copy it.
- Switch to another app and paste your username.
- Switch back to 1Password, and your password is copied automatically.
- Switch to the other app and paste your password.
If your item includes a one-time password, switch back to 1Password a final time, and it will be copied automatically.
Copy item details from Favorites
When you mark an item as a favorite, you can quickly copy any of its details.
To copy item details from Favorites, tap an item, then tap the detail you want to copy.
Manage clipboard settings
For your security, 1Password can automatically remove copied passwords from the clipboard. Tap Settings > Security, then tap Clear Clipboard. Choose when you want 1Password to clear the clipboard.
Copy passwords
1Password provides efficient shortcuts for copying passwords to the clipboard, so you can paste them into other apps and windows.
Open 1Password mini
Copy a password
- Mouse or trackpad: Right-click any item in 1Password or 1Password mini, then click to copy the username, password, or other item detail.
- Keyboard: Press Ctrl + Shift + C when the item is selected.
Manage clipboard settings
For your security, 1Password can automatically remove copied passwords from the clipboard. Choose 1Password > Settings, then click Security. Choose when you want 1Password to clear the clipboard. 1Password will attempt to restore content that was previously in your clipboard after it automatically clears what you copied in 1Password.
Copy passwords
To copy a password, tap an item to see its details, then tap the password and choose Copy.
Manage clipboard settings
For your security, 1Password can automatically remove copied passwords from the clipboard. Tap Settings > Security, then tap “Automatically clear clipboard” and choose how often you want 1Password to clear the clipboard.
Next steps
You can also fill passwords directly: