You can choose to have 1Password unlock automatically when you unlock your Mac, Windows PC, iPhone, iPad, or Android device. You can use this option to access your 1Password information while avoiding the need to use your account password or biometrics to unlock the 1Password app.
To use unlock with device, you’ll need to:
- Install a beta release of the 1Password app.
- Have a password or device lock method set up on your device:
- On Mac or Windows, make sure you have a login password.
- On iOS, make sure you’ve set up a passcode.
- On Android, make sure you’ve set up a passcode, PIN, or pattern.
Set up unlock with device (beta)
Important
Before you turn on unlock with device, make sure your device password or passcode is strong and difficult to guess. You should also change it regularly, such as every 3 to 6 months.
- Open and unlock the 1Password app.
- Select your account or collection at the top of the sidebar and choose Settings.
- Select Security, then turn on Unlock when device unlocks.
The next time you unlock 1Password, you’ll be asked for your account password, then 1Password will unlock when your Mac unlocks.
- Open and unlock the 1Password app.
- Select the icon for your account or collection at the top left and choose Settings.
If you’re using an iPad, select your account or collection at the top of the sidebar.
- Select Security, then turn on Unlock when device unlocks.
The next time you unlock 1Password, you’ll be asked for your account password, then 1Password will unlock when your iPhone or iPad unlocks.
- Open and unlock the 1Password app.
- Select your account or collection at the top of the sidebar and choose Settings.
- Select Security, then turn on Unlock when device unlocks.
The next time you unlock 1Password, you’ll be asked for your account password, then 1Password will unlock when your PC unlocks.
- Open and unlock the 1Password app.
- Select the icon for your account or collection at the top right and choose Settings.
If you’re using an tablet, select your account or collection at the top of the sidebar.
- Select Security, then turn on Unlock when device unlocks.
The next time you unlock 1Password, you’ll be asked for your account password, then 1Password will unlock when your Android device unlocks.
Get help
Sometimes, you’ll need to enter your account password instead of using your device to unlock 1Password:
- If the amount of time in Settings > Security > “Ask to unlock again” has elapsed
You must turn on “Unlock when device unlocks” to see this setting.
- If the amount of time in Settings > Security > “Require account password” has elapsed
- If you change your device password or passcode
Learn more
- How to set 1Password to lock automatically
- (Apple) Use a passcode with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- (Google) Set screen lock on an Android device
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