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Feature Request: “Mirror/Clone Entries” for Cross-Vault Access Without Duplication
Hello 1Password Team,
I would like to propose a feature that addresses a practical operational constraint we are currently facing with vault management.
Problem Statement
In our workflow, we maintain certain login credentials that need to be accessible across multiple vaults. However, due to differing user access permissions between vaults, we are forced to duplicate the same login entries across multiple vaults.
This creates the following challenges:
- Data duplication across vaults
- Inconsistent updates when credentials change
- Increased manual effort and risk of outdated information
Using a single shared vault is not a viable solution because access requirements vary between teams and users.
Proposed Solution: “Mirror” or “Clone” Entries
We propose introducing a feature that allows creating view-only mirrored copies of an entry across multiple vaults.
Key Concept
- A single source entry exists.
- Multiple mirror copies can be placed in different vaults.
- Mirror entries are view-only.
- Any update made to the source entry automatically reflects across all mirrors.
Suggested Implementation Options
Option 1: Mirror Hub (Preferred)
- Introduce a dedicated vault (e.g., “Mirror Hub”).
- A designated user or admin manages source entries in this vault.
- Users can create mirror copies of these entries into other vaults.
- Ensures centralized control and governance, especially in team environments.
Option 2: Flexible Source Location
- Allow any vault item to act as a source.
- Users can create mirrors of that item in other vaults.
- Less centralized, but more flexible.
User Experience Suggestion
When creating a new item:
- Add a new option: “Mirror Entry”
- Selecting this option:
- Displays a dropdown/list of available source entries (e.g., from Mirror Hub)
- User selects the item
- Places a mirror copy in the desired vault
Benefits
- Eliminates duplication of sensitive data
- Ensures real-time consistency across vaults
- Reduces operational overhead
- Maintains strict access control per vault
- Ideal for team-based environments with segmented permissions
Closing Note
This feature would significantly improve usability and data integrity for organizations managing multiple vaults with overlapping credential requirements.
I strongly believe this would be a valuable addition to 1Password and hope the team will consider it seriously.
Thank you for your time and continued innovation.
3 Replies
When I switched from Bitwarden to 1P, I was disappointed to realize that 1P’s vault implementation restricted an item to only existing in a single vault. (I was further perplexed when moving items between vaults was generating deleted items. Until I realized what was happening, I was worried that items were being deleted randomly - not a comforting feeling when trying to understand a new PM!.) Bitwarden’s sharing architecture allows an item to be in as many collections—BW’s analogue to 1P’s vaults— as desired.
I’m looking at this issue from the perspective of a family account rather than business, but there are similar challenges and benefits. There are many, many logins etc which (will) live in a vault shared with my spouse. Over time, at various times, we will want some of those items to become accessible to our young-teen child. Adding him to our shared vault would be out of the question. Creating a separate vault, as noted in the prior reply, doesn’t address the main problem, as various items will become accessible to our child at various times. And whenever that time comes, being forced to move an item from one vault to another will deactivate any links to related items and maybe have other impacts I’m not remembering at the moment.
I can foresee similar issues if and when we share our family account with elderly parents.
1P_GemModerator
Hi keepitsecretkeepitsafe, love the username!
Thank you for sharing your perspective on this. Hearing the different ways people would use a feature like this is really valuable. I've noted your specific use case and filed your request with the team as well.
CFP=19575
- 1P_Dave
Hello Pradeep! 👋
Thanks so much for sharing this idea. I can definitely see how helpful it would be to link items across vaults with different access so everything stays in sync more easily.
I’ve passed your suggestion along to our Product team, including the specific implementation details you mentioned. While I can’t promise anything just yet, it is now on their radar for future consideration.
In the meantime, the best workaround would be to create a new shared vault and invite everyone who needs access to that item. That way it is available to all the right people in one place. I understand this is not a perfect solution, especially if it means creating a vault for just a single item, but it is the most reliable option for now.
-Dave
CFP-19575
