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Former Member
3 years agoCan I set my master password to not expire?
I just got prompted that my Master Password is about to expire. Do I need to change it every 30days?
Can I change this expiration time or turn it off
1Password Version: 8.9.8
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ag_mike_d
1Password Team
3 years agoHello @aapffel,
Thanks for your question. There is no setting or need to change your account password on a recurring basis.
As Ekalb mentioned (thanks), when using biometrics, by default we do ask that you re-enter your account password at regular intervals. This setting can be adjusted as follows:
* In Windows - Settings (Ctrl + Comma) > Security > Unlock > Require Password
* In iOS - Tap the account icon in the upper left corner > Settings > Security > Unlock > Require Password
If you decide to choose never, we recommend ensuring that you save a copy of your Emergency Kit and record your password on it, so that you always have access to your account. If you lose your Secret Key or account password, we cannot restore it for you or help you recover your account.
Get to know your Emergency Kit
If the above is not what you were referring to, could you let us know where/how you were prompted to change the account password so we can investigate further? For example, was this in the 1Password 8 apps? If possible, a screenshot would be helpful: https://www.take-a-screenshot.org - When ending a screenshot, please be sure to redact any personal or private information such as the account password itself or your Secret Key.
Looking forward to your reply.