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Use 1Password as an authenticator for sites with two-factor authentication

Learn how to use 1Password to store and quickly access your one-time passwords when you turn on two-step verification for a website.

Set up two-factor authentication for a website

Before you can use 1Password as an authenticator, you’ll need to set up two-factor authentication for a website:

  1. Search 2fa.directory for the website.
  2. Click the blue book button next to the name of the website.
  3. Follow the instructions the website provides.

When you see a QR code to scan or a string of characters to copy, continue with the next steps.

Save your one-time password code

You can save one-time passwords in the 1Password browser extension, in the 1Password apps, or on 1Password.com.

In the 1Password browser extension

  1. Open and unlock the 1Password browser extension.
  2. Select the Login item for the website.
  3. Click the ellipsis and choose Scan QR Code.

Tip

If a website only presents a string of characters to copy, follow the steps to save your one-time password in the 1Password app or on 1Password.com.

In the 1Password apps

  1. Open and unlock 1Password.
  2. Select the Login item for the website, then click Edit.
  3. Click Add More, then choose One-Time Password.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Click the QR code to scan the QR code from your screen or clipboard.

    If you can’t scan the QR code, most sites will give you a string of characters you can copy and paste instead.

  5. Click Save.

Tip

If you’re using Safari, learn how to save your QR code in 1Password for Safari.

  1. Open and unlock 1Password.
  2. Select the Login item for the website, then tap Edit.
  3. Tap Add More, then choose One-Time Password.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Tap the QR code to scan the QR code with your camera.

    If you can’t scan the QR code, most sites will give you a string of characters you can copy and paste instead.

  5. Tap Save.

You can also scan your QR code directly from the Camera app. To set this up:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap Passwords, then tap Password Options.
  3. Choose 1Password in the Set Up Verification Codes Using section.

When you view a QR code in the Camera app, tap Open in 1Password, select the Login item for the website, and tap Save.

  1. Open and unlock 1Password.
  2. Select the Login item for the website, then click Edit.
  3. Click Add More, then choose One-Time Password.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Click the QR code to scan the QR code from your screen or clipboard.

    If you can’t scan the QR code, most sites will give you a string of characters you can copy and paste instead.

  5. Click Save.
  1. Open and unlock 1Password.
  2. Select the Login item for the website, then tap Edit.
  3. Tap Add More, then choose One-Time Password.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Tap the QR code to scan the QR code with your camera.

    If you can’t scan the QR code, most sites will give you a string of characters you can copy and paste instead.

  5. Tap Save.
  1. Open and unlock 1Password
  2. Select the Login item for the website, then click Edit.
  3. Click Add More, then choose One-Time Password.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Click the QR code
    to scan the QR code from your screen or clipboard.

    If you can’t scan the QR code, most sites will give you a string of characters you can copy and paste instead.

  5. Click Save.

On 1Password.com

  1. Sign in to your account on 1Password.com.
  2. Select the Login item for the website, then choose Edit.
  3. Select Add More, then choose One-Time Password.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Return to the website and choose the option to enter the one-time password code manually.

    If you only see a QR code on the website, you’ll need to use the 1Password browser extension or app to scan it.

  5. Copy the code, then paste it in the one-time password code field on 1Password.com.
  6. Select Save.

Confirm your one-time password

To confirm that you’ve saved your QR code, the website will ask you to enter a one-time password. Copy and paste the code from 1Password.
Copying the one-time password from 1Password

Use your one-time password

Fill your username and password on a website where you’re using two-factor authentication. 1Password automatically fills your one-time password.

 

In Safari, fill your username and password on a website where you’re using two-factor authentication. 1Password automatically fills your one-time password.

If you aren’t using Safari

If you aren’t using Safari, you can automatically copy one-time passwords to the clipboard after filling a login.

  1. Open and unlock 1Password.
  2. Tap the icon for your account or collection at the top left and choose Settings.

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

  3. Tap AutoFill, then turn on Copy One-Time Passwords.

Fill your username and password on a website where you’re using two-factor authentication. 1Password automatically fills your one-time password.

 

  1. Fill your username and password on a website where you’re using two-factor authentication.
  2. Open and unlock 1Password and select the Login item for the website, then copy the one-time password to your clipboard.
  3. Paste the code where the website asks for it.

Copy one-time passwords automatically

To automatically copy one-time passwords to the clipboard after filling a login:

  1. Open and unlock 1Password.
  2. Tap the icon for your account or collection at the top right and choose Settings.

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

  3. Tap Autofill, then turn on Copy One-Time Passwords.

Fill your username and password on a website where you’re using two-factor authentication. 1Password automatically fills your one-time password.

 

Get help

If websites aren’t accepting your one-time passwords, make sure the date and time are set correctly on your device. Learn how to set the date and time on Mac , iOS , Windows , and Android.

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