Login Keychain option missing
I'm using 1Password 5.4 on OSX. I would like to save my 1Password password in my OSX login keychain so that I don't have to enter the password every hour even if the screen hasn't locked. I work at home and I'm not concerned about a breach. I already have 1Password set to lock if the screen locks. It looks like this was a possibility at least in 1Password 3. Has it been removed from 1Password 5?
1Password Version: 5.4
Extension Version: Not Provided
OS Version: OS X 10.11
Sync Type: iCloud
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Yes, there is no such option in 1P5. AgileBits was, rightly I think, concerned that if users did not have to enter their master passwords they would eventually forget them....with potentially serious consequences.
You can achieve most of what you want with the settings at 1P5 > Preferences > Security under Auto-lock.
Stephen
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@misty: Indeed, this is very, very intentional. Previously this option was removed from 1Password 2 (2008? 2009?) because people were saving their Master Passwords in the OS X keychain...and then promptly forgetting them, resulting in them losing access to their data later on if they switched computers. We don't want to mask the fact that you're responsible for knowing your Master Password.
And more recently this turned out to be a great decision from security perspective, when it was discovered that a malicious app can easily masquerade as another to access the target's Keychain items. So this isn't a feature that we plan on bringing back.
That said, I suspect that you can get 1Password's security settings working the way you want them with a little effort. For example, if you disable all the lock settings (which I don't recommend, but it's your decision), you'll only ever need to unlock 1Password after a reboot...just be ready with that Master Password when you do: we don't have it, and without it, no one — including you — can access your vault. Cheers! :)
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Thanks all, it is working how I want now. :) Yes, I understand that I need to remember my master password. It is definitely a good concern to have, though.
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