Private beta: Unlock 1Password with a passkey

Mitch
Mitch
edited July 2023 in Unlock with passkeys

Hello everyone! 👋

Today, I’m pleased to announce the private beta of unlocking 1Password with a passkey!

This private beta is an important step as we move toward our goal of releasing this capability for everyone later in the year, and we’re extremely excited for you to test what we’ve been working on.

Important call outs:

  1. You must create a new 1Password test account with a passkey using an iPhone or iPad. This should be treated as a test account, as it’s a temporary way to try an experimental feature. It’s free to set up and test for the duration of the beta period. It doesn't replace your existing 1Password account.

  2. You can add trusted devices to unlock 1Password with a passkey on iOS, macOS, and the web. Adding trusted devices is crucial to accessing your new 1Password account with a passkey on additional devices.

How to get started:

You should have received an email with instructions and links on how to access the private beta, but for a quick reminder – follow along here:

  1. Turn on iCloud Keychain on all of your devices and make sure you're signed in to the same iCloud account.
  2. Download TestFlight for iOS from the App Store, if you don’t already have it installed.
  3. Use the link provided in your email to join 1Password on TestFlight. Accept the 1Password invitation within the app.

Visit our sign-up link provided via email to create and unlock a 1Password account with a passkey.

What’s coming next?

Here are the features and functionality that you’ll see in the public beta and general release of unlocking 1Password with a passkey later this year:

  • The ability to create a new 1Password account with a passkey on other platforms – not just iOS and iPad OS.
  • The ability to unlock 1Password with a passkey on Android, Windows, and Linux.
  • The option to update your existing 1Password account, so it can be unlocked with a passkey.
  • The ability to secure a 1Password account with both a passkey in addition to a traditional account password and Secret Key.
  • The option to secure a 1Password account with multiple passkeys tied to different devices.
  • Recovery codes that allow you to unlock 1Password in the event that you lose your passkey and other trusted devices.

Our private beta is just the beginning so please keep in mind, this is an early access feature. Your feedback is crucial to helping us perfect the public version of using a passkey to access your 1Password accounts.

Your questions, comments, and advice will help us shape the future of 1Password. You can also learn more about the private beta by reading our support article. On the forum, feel free to create threads anytime you have a question, concern, or just product feedback. You’ll find your fellow testers and 1Password product & engineer teams will join in.

Thank you for all your support and feedback. Happy testing!

Comments

  • Ben
    Ben

    We have heard some reports of difficulties following the sign-up link when using the Gmail or Chrome apps on iOS. For now, we would recommend using Apple Mail and Safari.

    Ben

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