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dragon1
Dedicated Contributor
8 months ago

1Password Access after Death, Legacy Contacts - when available?

Hi, 

as the posts from old forum-software is missing here again the question but within the new forums.

What's the status concerning the topic? When will we get the feature? Any update?

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7 Replies

  • BikerBob38's avatar
    BikerBob38
    Dedicated Contributor
    5 months ago

    Can you tell me then what do I have to do in order to allow someone to gain access to my 1Password account when I die?

    If they have my log-in data and my secret key, will that do it?

    • 1P_Tommy's avatar
      1P_Tommy
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      5 months ago

      BikerBob38​ 

      In the event of your passing your estate would need 3 things. The email address you used, your password and your Secret Key. 

      I've taken it a step further and maintain my recovery code for the family as well. In addition to that I also have my email accounts password recorded in my safety deposit box. Mine are me just being overly concerned about my family at that time. All that should be needed is the email address, Secret Key and account password provided all data is stored in 1Password.

  • cyber-bacon's avatar
    cyber-bacon
    Occasional Contributor
    8 months ago

    I hope this is a feature that 1Password is working on.  I have built a "Digital Legacy" plan using 1Password, but the methods of accessing it after my death are complex and not greatly secured while I am alive (share half secret key with Person1; share half secret key with Person 2; share Account Password with Person3).  I then direct let them know "the plan" in my death.

    Spouse will reach out to Person 1 & 2 to get the full secret key.  They already have the password and my email address, so they can then access it.

    I have a *** READ FIRST UPON DEATH *** note at the top of my vault with links to all of the key documents are logins (banks, insurance, "how to be me" (bills I pay, beneficiaries, etc).

  • 1P_Tommy's avatar
    1P_Tommy
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    8 months ago

    dragon1 

    At present there is no movement that I know of. The best place to stay up to date on new features is here. 

    • accordionmelody's avatar
      accordionmelody
      Dedicated Contributor
      3 days ago

      Hi1P_Tommy​ ,

      I just wanted to ask if there has been any progress on this topic. I’m aware of the current method with the Emergency Kit, but I personally would prefer a solution similar to what Legacy Access in Bitwarden or Proton Pass offers, as it seems much more favorable.

      Since this has also often been requested by many users here on the forum, I was wondering: are there any serious security concerns with such an approach, or is there another reason 1Password does not want to move in that direction?

      Please also see the discussion here: https://www.1password.community/discussions/1password/1password-access-after-death-legacy-contacts/24983/replies/24998

      • 1P_Tommy's avatar
        1P_Tommy
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        3 days ago

        Hey, there

        I'm afraid there has been no movement on this subject, that I am aware of. It is very possible the team is working on this. I don't have direct insight into such developer activities. I only see a small fraction of the work going on behind the curtain.

        Don't shoot the messenger, please. :) I'm right there with you and my request for the feature is beside all of yours. Please forgive me I'm going to add your request to the others. I try to grab each and every one to keep the momentum up and the keep the request before the products team.