Saving and filling passwords

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 for 1Password to scan, continue with the next steps.

Save your QR code

To save your QR code using the 1Password browser extension

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

To save your QR code 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 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 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 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 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 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.

To save your QR code on 1Password.com

  1. Sign in to your account on 1Password.com.
  2. Select the Login item for the website and click Edit.
  3. Click “label” in a new section, and enter “One-time password”.
  4. Click the ellipsis to the right of the field and choose One-Time Password.
  5. On the website, choose to enter the code manually. Copy the code, then paste it in the One-Time Password field.

    If the website only supports QR codes, you’ll need to scan it using a 1Password app.

  6. Click 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 Mac  , iOS  , Windows  , and Android  .

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