Multiple users-same browser
Hello. We are a 25 person veterinary medical business. Staff share computers and we do not have a server. We are busy and staff need to quickly use a computer and move on. We use windows but do not use Microsoft office. Per recommendation of our IT guy, we are using one browser profile, implementing a password manager and then setting Chrome not to save passwords. I've set up 1Password for the clinic and love it so far. However, I tried to implement 1Password then realized there is no way for different users to log on and off on the browser. Argh! Is there any work around? If 1password can't operate in a system of shared computers in a busy setting, what password manager can?
1Password Version: Not Provided
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OS Version: Windows
Browser: Chrome
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I should add, ideally we would need about 5-10 different user groups with access to various vaults.
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Welcome.
Option 1:
You would be looking for separate user browser profiles and ensure you disable desktop app integration in 1Password in the browser (extension). Each person would be able to log in to their copy of 1Password with their own password.
You'll likely want to ensure each person locks 1Password when they move to a different task. This will ensure their data is secured. This process would likely consume fewer resources than the lower option.
Option 2:
Alternatively, (my preferred method) is to set distinct user profiles for the OS. e.g. each user has a login. This allows several things. Touch ID can be used, and instead of using browser profiles, the user would click to switch users to one of the various groups you described. I currently use this method with four users in a family environment, and it works very well. It would not be much to expand it to more users. I would be sure to give consideration to the computer resources available with multiple users logged in simultaneously. Your IT person can likely speak to this and determine which one would work best for you.
The good news is if needed, you could switch between the two types with a small learning curve.
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