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telephoneman2
Super Contributor
2 years ago

Feature Request: Improve security for stolen/robbed smartphones

Hey Guys, I am thinking about the security of 1password. Sometimes when I use 1Password in public I am think - oh dear, I am using 1Password no - if someone grabs my phone out of my hands he has full...
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1P_Dave
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2 years ago

Hello telephoneman2! 👋

Thank you for the suggestion. I'm not a developer myself but my suspicion is that it would be very difficult, or even impossible, to make a reliable version of this sort of "theft detection". Even Apple themselves haven't added such a security feature to the iPhone itself.

If you're concerned that someone might take your phone in public and wish to protect yourself then I recommend the following:

  1. Set 1Password to lock immediately on exiting the app: How to set 1Password to lock automatically
  2. Set your iPhone to lock in a shorter period of time: Keep the iPhone display on longer - Apple Support (CA)
  3. Only open and unlock the main 1Password app when you're in a safe place. If you need to fill or save a login in public then you can use AutoFill which will always require your account password or biometrics and won't keep 1Password unlocked: Use 1Password to save logins and sign in to apps and websites on your iPhone and iPad

If your phone is ever stolen then you can follow our guide to secure your 1Password account: If your device was lost or stolen, and it has your 1Password data on it

I hope that helps! 🙂

-Dave