auto-unlock the browser extension with say a passkey on Windows devices?

Hello @SFowles! 👋

Thanks for reaching out! We're currently testing passkey unlock for 1Password in our public beta: Unlock 1Password with a passkey (beta)

Passkey unlock isn't currently available for 1Password Families or for existing individual accounts.

I can only see an option for Windows Hello but these are personal devices so no Windows Hello and we're using the family subscription.

Can you tell me a little more about what you mean why you say that you don't have Windows Hello because "these are personal devices"? Windows Hello unlock doesn't require a business version of either Windows or 1Password. You can read more about using Windows Hello to unlock 1Password here:

• Use Windows Hello to unlock 1Password on your Windows PC

-Dave

So meant more around that they are kids desktop gaming PCs so no webcam to use windows hello.

Andriod etc is great as they can unlock with fingerprint, they're not signing to edge unless needed so passwords aren't being saved to 1password, only browser.

@SFowles

Thanks for the reply. You can use a PIN with Windows Hello if you don't have access to biometrics: Configure Windows Hello - Microsoft Support

Using a passkey to unlock 1Password (as is being tested in the beta) would still require that you use Windows Hello to authorize that passkey if it's saved on your Windows PC.

-Dave

Windows hello isn't available on my kid's desktops. think it's something to do with their school accounts being links within accounts. So no PIN possible.

@SFowles

Thank you for clarifying. With that in mind, it sounds like the best option would be to set an account password that is easier to type in while still being unique and secure: How to choose a good 1Password account password

Alternatively, you could reach out to the school's IT department to see if they have any advice on how to use Windows Hello while still using school accounts.

-Dave

Yeah I will ask, doesn't actually work on my device either, think it's something to do with my work account being on my device as well so I can access work email etc.

It would be great if the family plan could also include additional sign-in options such as passkeys or security keys like YubiKey's.

@SFowles

Thank you for the feedback! I've passed your comments along to the team internally. 🙂

-Dave