1Password app login vs Account login

Question

Hello - I just upgraded from 1Password7 to 1Password8. It seems that when I log into the application (Mac, iOS), I have to use my "account" password. Since I created a complex password and I keep it in 1Password, it becomes a Catch-22 and I can't get to the password (I was able to retrieve it from the Apple Passwords app). Is there a way to have a different password for the app vs the account? Is there another solution to this (apart from using a different app to store the password for 1Password?)

Thanks for your help.

1p_dave · Answer

Hello rakeshg​! 👋
Thanks for reaching out! Your account password is the secret that unlocks 1Password and it should be the "one password" that you memorize. You can use this guide to choose a memorable and secure account password:&nbsp;

How to choose a good 1Password account password

To avoid having to enter your account password each time that you need to unlock 1Password, you can turn on Touch ID or Apple Watch unlock for 1Password on the Mac, or Touch ID/Face ID/PIN unlock for iOS:

Use Touch ID to unlock 1Password on your Mac
Use your Apple Watch to unlock 1Password on your Mac
Use Touch ID to unlock 1Password on your iPhone or iPad
Use Face ID to unlock 1Password on your iPhone or iPad Pro
Use your device passcode, PIN, or pattern to unlock 1Password

I hope that helps!&nbsp;
-Dave

1p_dave · Answer

rakeshg​&nbsp;
That's correct, you might sometimes still be prompted for your account password. You can find this documented on our&nbsp;support page:

Sometimes, you’ll need to enter your account password instead of your passcode, PIN, or pattern:

If your passcode isn’t recognized five times in a row
If the amount of time in Settings &gt; Security &gt; “Confirm my account password” has elapsed
If you change your passcode, PIN, or pattern

You'll also need to remember your account password (and have your Emergency Kit) when adding 1Password to a new device or if you need to reinstall 1Password on your current device.&nbsp;
-Dave

rakeshg · Answer

RE: or Touch ID/Face ID/PIN unlock for iOSI think the PIN unlock would do what I'm looking for (at least on iOS) but I can't seem to enable it. When I turn on "Allow unlocking with passcode" on iOS, it does not save the setting and it reverts back to "off" when I go back. I followed the steps outlined linked above (Touch ID is on) and I can turn on the passcode option in privacy, but it is not saved.UPDATE: Works on iPhone but not on iPad

1p_dave · Answer

rakeshg​&nbsp;
Thanks for the reply. It sounds like your iPad uses Touch ID, if that's the case then you’ll only be able to unlock with your passcode when Touch ID fails multiple times in a row. If you want 1Password to prompt you for your passcode by default, you’ll need to first turn off Touch ID entirely.&nbsp;
Alternatively, you can use Touch ID to unlock 1Password on your iPad.&nbsp;
-Dave

rakeshg · Answer

Re: you’ll need to first https://support.apple.com/HT201371#manageYou mean disable TouchID for the iPad entirely for the iPad? That's really disappointing if that is the case. I wish I could go back to 1Password7☹️

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