Windows SSH Agent without Windows Hello?

Yes, it's currently a requirement, but we will be adding support for entering your account password as well in the future.

The password options is really necessary. My company, for example, does not allow the usage of "Windows Hello".

It was not an easy decision to make, so we can assure you that this is high on our list.

Our of curiosity, what's the main reason your company doesn't allow Windows Hello?

The main reason is legal hostility belonging to the German GPDR (DSGVO).

@mrbscreen, thanks for giving us additional context there. That definitely helps us prioritize this!

My company (worldwide, > 100000 employees) also disabled Windows Hello for reasons unknown to me, at least for the machines located in Germany. Since regular ssh agents ask for the key password once at loading time, then never again, I would like a similar behavior in 1Password as option. Just be able to disable any prompt and just serve the key if it is requested by some ssh client.

I understand asking for Windows hello unlock is a security measure to make me aware that a ssh key is actually requested, and to detect unexpected requests, but this is not standard behavior of ssh agents.

Former Member Thank you for the additional feedback. We're definitely doing some research here to determine how we might approach this particular scenario going forward. We need to balance security with ease of use but we know this is important to make more seamless for you!

Hello, I've seen this conversation and I'm curious what is the status of this request?
My company dosn't allow Windows Hello because of legal reasons (GPDR)
Would be great if this request could get the highest priority.

@sb22hh Removing the requirement of Windows Hello is something we're actively working on. Stay tuned!

I'm wondering whether the use of windows hello is a technical requirement or just convenience for you?

I mean, could the 1password app not prompt for the use of an SSH key itself? Without asking for a password at all, if the app is already unlocked.