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davidduty
July 26, 2025
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Can I secure browser extension?

  • July 26, 2025
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I'm using app on Windows 11.

Installed 1Password app yesterday.

My Surface PC is set to open with Windows Hello or with PIN so I think it's secure.

I installed the 1Password Edge Browser Extension. It shows up in the menu bar and is easy to see.

When I open the Edge browser extension all my passwords, etc. are visible which bothers me a lot because if I walk away from my PC and Edge is open anyone can easily see all my private info, passwords, credit cards, etc.

Is there a way to "lock" the browser app where it would require Windows Hello to open it? 

Thanks for any help you could give me.

David

 

 

Best answer by AJCxZ0

Since it is locked on wake, that would be effectively the same as locking.

Even at home with the door locked, you're training for all the other situations. It's just good digital hygiene. Eventually you won't notice it as a process or an inconvenience.
Then the timed screen lock is just insurance, so you can leave it long enough that you rarely get interrupted by it when you're using, but not interacting with the device.
The same goes for the (more) mobile devices, only more so.

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AJCxZ0
AJCxZ0
July 26, 2025

You can lock the 1Password extension. In Chrome it's Menu (≡), 🔒Lock 1Password.
In the ⚙ Settings list in Appearance & shortcuts you should find a key combination to lock it. 

If you are in the position of leaving a PC unattended while logged in, and a severely short automatic screen lock interferes with your use, then your best choice is to develop the habit of locking the screen every time you step away from the PC. To make this work, you need to do it every time - no matter how short a time you expect to be away. It will become a "muscle memory" action. When you notice that you stepped away and forgot to lock, immediately go back and lock as the pain of the inconvenience will help reinforce the behaviour.

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    daviddutyAuthor
    July 26, 2025

    Thanks for taking the time to offer a solution. Question would be on my Surface Pro PC would putting it to sleep work just as well. When it awakes, it requires the Windows Hello or PIN number to open. Maybe in can shorten my screen lock times. I'm at home using it and almost no one ever is around that would be a threat anyway. Just paranoid I guess. 

    Thanks again,
    David

    AJCxZ0
    AJCxZ0Answer
    July 26, 2025

    Since it is locked on wake, that would be effectively the same as locking.

    Even at home with the door locked, you're training for all the other situations. It's just good digital hygiene. Eventually you won't notice it as a process or an inconvenience.
    Then the timed screen lock is just insurance, so you can leave it long enough that you rarely get interrupted by it when you're using, but not interacting with the device.
    The same goes for the (more) mobile devices, only more so.

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      daviddutyAuthor
      July 27, 2025

      Thanks. I have a new Logi keyboard and just saw it has a Lock key which of course locks the screens. To open the Surface, I just move the mouse, and Windows Hello pops up. Quick and easy. Thanks everyone.

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