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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. Select 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. Select the ellipsis , then select Scan QR Code.

    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.

Tip

If a website displays a QR code and you have an existing Login item for that site, 1Password may automatically offer to save or update a one-time password.

In the 1Password apps

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

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Select 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. Select 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 select Edit.
  3. Select Add More, then select One-Time Password.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Select 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. Select 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. Select Passwords, then select Password Options.
  3. Select 1Password in the Set Up Verification Codes Using section.

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

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

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Select 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. Select Save.
  1. Open and unlock 1Password.
  2. Select the Login item for the website, then select Edit.
  3. Select Add More, then select One-Time Password.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Select 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. Select Save.
  1. Open and unlock 1Password
  2. Select the Login item for the website, then select Edit.
  3. Select Add More, then select One-Time Password.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  4. Select 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. Select Save.

On 1Password.com

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

Tip

You can share logins with one-time passwords by moving them to vaults you’ve shared with your family or team.

You can also share these logins with people outside of 1Password.

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

 

Tip

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 have iOS 18 or later, you can autofill your one-time password:

  1. Select the one-time password field.
  2. Select the Login item suggested near the top of the keyboard or at the bottom of the screen.

    If there are no matches, select the passwords key icon, then search for your login and choose the one you want to fill.

You can also choose to automatically copy one-time passwords to the clipboard after filling a login:

  1. Open and unlock 1Password.
  2. Select the icon for your account or collection at the top left, then select Settings.

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

  3. Select 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, then 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. Select the icon for your account or collection at the top right, then select Settings.

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

  3. Select 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. If you’re attempting to sign in on a separate device, the date and time must be properly set on that device as well. Learn how to set the date and time depending on your platform:


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