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Hello, I have just upgraded from 1password7 to 1password8 on my iphone and ipad. I had turned on faceID on 1password7 and have now done so on 1password8. When the device was turned off then on again...
Thank you for describing why you would find an option to have 1Password require your account password after restarting your iOS device useful. I can't say whether such a feature will be added to 1Password but I've filed a feature request on your behalf to have the team look into this further for future updates.
For the time being, you can set 1Password to require your account password more frequently by following these steps:
- Open and unlock 1Password for iOS.
- Tap the icon for your account or collection at the top left and choose Settings. (If you’re using an iPad, tap your account or collection at the top of the sidebar.)
- Tap Security.
- Set "Confirm my account password" to Every day.
And, as you mentioned, you can turn off biometrics for 1Password manually at anytime by tapping on the Lock 1Password and pause biometrics button on the Security settings page in the app.-Dave
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ModeratorHello Philippeb18! 👋
Thanks for reaching out! You can adjust how often 1Password locks by configuring your auto-lock settings:
- Open and unlock 1Password.
- Tap the icon for your account or collection at the top left and choose Settings. (If you’re using an iPad, tap your account or collection at the top of the sidebar.)
- Choose Security.
For example, you can choose to have 1Password lock when your device locks. You can read more about auto-lock here: How to set 1Password to lock automatically
I saw an option to manually require the master password on next launch but I would like this to be automatic when I restart my iPhone or .
1Password 8 for iOS doesn't include an option to require your account password after you restart your iPhone. Can you tell me a little more about why you'd like to see such an option be added?
-Dave
Hi 1P_Dave I was also under the impression that it asked for it on reboots and force closes and what not, but apparently it doesn't do that (or anymore?). I can think of a good number of cases, but having two factor against being forced to log in to 1P is one ... when you 'force lock' an iOS device, if someone knows (or makes sure to know) your unlock code -> faceid becomes active -> they wouldn't need your Master Password (or SSO in case of Business accounts).
If I shutdown/reboot a macOS or Windows laptop - even with fingerprint or face-recognition one always requires to re-sign-in to unlock the biometric cache, right?
- 1P_Dave
Thank you for the feedback! I'll pass your comments along to the team as well.
If I shutdown/reboot a macOS or Windows laptop - even with fingerprint or face-recognition one always requires to re-sign-in to unlock the biometric cache, right?
If you choose to use Touch ID to unlock 1Password for Mac, or Windows Hello with TPM to unlock 1Password for Windows, then you won't be prompted for your account password after restarting your device and you'll be able to unlock 1Password using biometrics.
-Dave
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1P_Dave Could you internally please update AlexT on this (so I can refer back tomorrow the other way in our weekly progress meeting) :) I never realised this as an issue as I usually sleep/hibernate, but also for our security department to correctly assume/presume before we communicate/roll-out as a feature
- 1P_Dave
I'm sorry for missing your post. I recommend reaching out to Alex directly so that they have all the relevant details.
-Dave
