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l_ash
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21 days ago

Apple Watch CLI Authentication

Hi Everyone,

this is a bit similar to some other requests, but I think the conclusion is a bit different (please correct me if I have missed something):
I have enabled Apple Watch authentication, which leads to 1Password always requesting me to approve SSH agent/CLI requests with my Watch.

In theory this is a nice security feature, but it gets pretty cumbersome as sometimes when the double tap timing is off the Watch triggers Apple Pay instead of allowing the request or the connection just doesn't work. In this case, I have to abort the request and retry and if the problems persist my only option is to literally unstrap my Watch to just be able to allow the request.

Long story short: I would like to be able, to disable the Watch authentication for the CLI/SSH integration or at least be able to use the normal behavior (Click to confirm or enter password if vault is locked) - similar to the normal unlocking flow.

Is there any way of doing this without completely disabling the Watch integration?

CLI
macos

2 Replies

  • 1P_Phil's avatar
    1P_Phil
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    18 days ago

    Hi l_ash​ ,

    Thanks for sharing this frustration. I will pass this along to the team responsible and let them evaluate if it is possible.  

    Thanks in advance for your patience, it may take a while with this one.

    Phil & the 1Password team

    • l_ash's avatar
      l_ash
      New Contributor
      13 days ago

      Hi 1P_Phil​,

      thank you for looking into this! I just found a bit of a workaround:
      When the authentication window shows up, you can hit the enter key (couldn't find a UI equivalent for this) - then you'll be asked for your password instead. This is still a bit odd considering that without the watch there wouldn't be a password prompt for an unlocked vault, but this makes my life a bit easier when there are connection issues.