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l4kr's avatar
l4kr
Occasional Contributor
7 months ago
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Support for Zen browser

Hi! There's this new browser called "Zen browser" It's based on Firefox but the 1password extension doesn't work with the desktop app 1Password Version: Not Provided Extension Version: N...
browser extension
feature request
windows
  • 1P_Dave's avatar
    1P_Dave
    19 days ago

    Hello everyone! 

    Thank you all for the continued feedback! For security reasons, the 1Password desktop app will by default only connect to supported browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Edge and Arc. If you're using a Mac then you can add Zen Browser as an additional browser to the desktop app: 

    1. Open and unlock the 1Password for Mac desktop app.
    2. Click on 1Password next to the  in the menu bar.
    3. Click Settings.
    4. Click Browser.
    5. Click Add Browser and choose your browser from the Applications folder.

    We're not currently adding new supported browsers since that isn't a long-term and sustainable solution. The additional browsers feature is currently only available for the Mac. The team hopes to bring the custom browsers feature to 1Password on other platforms (like Windows) in the future.

    For the time being, you may still be able to use 1Password in Zen Browser on your Windows PC but you'll need to unlock it separately from the desktop app using your account password.  

    -Dave

cryptofyre's avatar
cryptofyre
New Contributor
4 months ago

I understand the importance of ensuring security and compliance, but this delay for such a critical feature feels unwarranted. As both a business and personal user, the hesitation seems unnecessary given the circumstances. The Zen Team has gone above and beyond to ensure their app signatures meet your requirements, adhering strictly to your guidelines. Despite this, there doesn't appear to have been any progress or changes on 1Password's side.

While I appreciated the exception made for Arc on Windows, this seems to be the only instance of flexibility. Is there any way to expedite this process? Perhaps there's someone specific I could reach out to for further advocacy, as it feels like these concerns are not being addressed.

Many Zen users, including myself, are facing significant challenges with this on Windows. It's increasingly frustrating and makes me reconsider continuing with 1Password. I deeply value the platform but having to log in every time I need to access resources in my preferred browser undermines the user experience. This functionality should be a user-driven choice, not one dictated by hardcoded limitations.