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BKLyoBvt
May 30, 2025
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Control which items can be synced by the device

  • May 30, 2025
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A feature is needed to control the synchronization of different 1Password items across different devices. For example, on an iPad, only sync items related to entertainment apps such as Netflix, as the iPad is for children and their friends to play with, and I don't want them to access more sensitive information. On the computer, only sync work - related items, as the computer is sometimes briefly used by partners, and I don't want them to access my personal credentials. Then, the web - based 1Password, as the general control panel, requires re - entering the account password to access. It's a bit like the travel mode, but the travel mode control can't be specified for individual devices. 

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ayushbishtt0054
ayushbishtt0054
May 30, 2025

Use 1Password’s vaults to organize and sync specific items (e.g., entertainment for iPad, work for PC) and enable two-factor authentication for web access; device-specific sync control isn’t available yet.

1P_Dave
1P_Dave
1Password Employee
May 30, 2025

Hello @BKLyoBvt! 👋

Thanks for reaching out! If you're using 1Password Families, then I would recommend using a guest account for this purpose: Share with guests in 1Password Families

You can share an individual vault with the guest account and then sign into a device like the iPad for the kids using that guest account. This will give the iPad access to items in that individual vault but not to any other items. 

I hope that helps. 

-Dave

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