1Password for Safari asking for password every time on iOS 16.1 or later

Normally this doesn’t bother me too much as the apple keyboard password pop up works for this too, but for when there are 2fa fields, I am still forced to type in my master password (which i really hate typing in public)

Is it possible to enable Face ID for safari extension?
Also I think this was a feature in 1pass7? Correct me if I’m wrong.

1pass v8.9.6
iOS 16.1 (20B82)
iPhone 14 Pro Max

Hello @Yabasugiru.

You are correct, this was also available in version 7. It's not possible to enable Face ID as we’ve temporarily disabled it (and Touch ID) for the 1Password for Safari extension due to changes in iOS 16. We understand the importance of biometrics, with the security and convenience it offers, and are working with our partners at Apple.

If you have any other questions, please let us know. Thanks!

The Safari extension in 1Password 8 is broken, or implemented very poorly, on iPhones and iPads. The 1Password icon, now appearing in the search bar, can no longer be unlocked by fingerprint or face recognition; it requires typing in the password. It could be left unsecured, but that is a poor solution. A workaround is to turn off the extension, go to system settings -> Passwords -> Autofill Passwords and select 1Password. Then it works more or less like it used to, using biometrics.

Hi @mdj1

There was a change made by Apple in iOS 16 which meant that 1Password couldn't use Face ID or Touch ID in the Safari extension in the right way, so we've had to temporarily turn it off. It looks like iOS 16.1 contains further changes which mean that we can bring it back, so our development team are currently working on reimplementing it. It's not just a case of turning it back on, unfortunately – we need to make it work a different way – so it's taking a bit of work to do. There's no ETA just yet, but it's a very high priority for the development team and I'm hoping we will have something to announce pretty soon.

As you've found, using iOS's built-in Password AutoFill like you do in other apps will serve as a workaround for the time being. With any luck, it won't be for long. :)

— Grey

@mdj1

I have some good news to share. 1Password for iOS/iPadOS 8.9.7 was just released and brings back biometric unlock to 1Password for Safari:

• You can now use Face ID and Touch ID to unlock 1Password in Safari after updating to iOS 16.1 or later. #17988

I recommend that you update using the App Store. You can find our guide on how to update here: How to keep 1Password up to date

You'll also need to update to iOS / iPadOS 16.1 or later: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (CA)

Let me know if you run into any issues. 🙂

-Dave

@Yabasugiru

I have some good news to share. 1Password for iOS/iPadOS 8.9.7 was just released and brings back biometric unlock to 1Password for Safari:

• You can now use Face ID and Touch ID to unlock 1Password in Safari after updating to iOS 16.1 or later. #17988

I recommend that you update using the App Store. You can find our guide on how to update here: How to keep 1Password up to date

You'll also need to update to iOS / iPadOS 16.1 or later: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (CA)

Let me know if you run into any issues. 🙂

-Dave

Hi. Latest version of 1Password on latest iOS and iPadOS and face id in safari still does not work. Even though release note say that it is fixed. Thx.

@obrejla

I'm sorry to hear that Face ID is still not working to unlock 1Password for Safari on your iPhone/iPad. Can you try the following steps:

1. Restart your iPhone/iPad.
2. Fully close Safari on iOS.
3. Fully close 1Password on iOS.
4. Open and unlock the main 1Password app from your home screen.
5. Open Safari and go to any webpage.
6. Tap on the AA icon in the address bar.
7. Tap on 1Password in the menu.
8. Follow the prompt to unlock 1Password for Safari with Face ID.

Let me know if you're still unable to unlock 1Password for Safari using Face ID.

-Dave

1P_Dave

I have gotten the update, and am very happy to see it back

Thank you guys!

I’ve updated and followed the advice in Dave’s post and it still doesn’t show any FaceID unlock when I open the extension. Just asks for my master password.