1Password in Lockdown Mode

Thank you for sharing with the community. 🙂

-Dave

1P_Dave,

Thank you. 1Password, as a Security minded Company, I thought I would share Lockdown Mode (iOS/iPadOS/Android/Mac) with 1Password.

Mostly I'm interested in the Mobile Side for Lockdown Mode.

wkleem

My colleague Tommy's statement from back in July would still apply: https://1password.community/discussion/comment/691905/#Comment_691905

For more information about using Lockdown mode or for information about what kinds of new features are available for your devices through the latest versions of iOS and iPadOS, I would recommend reaching out to Apple Support since they'd be in the best position to discuss that. 🙂

-Dave

1P_Timothy,

Has anyone from 1Password looked further into Lockdown Mode? iOS/iPadOS 17 had been out for some months now and there had been improvements from iOS/iPadOS 16, however I don't know what those "improvements" are since I'm not using this feature on my Devices.

Hi wkleem, thanks for sharing that! That looks very interesting. I'll be sure to pass it along to the team.

It sounds like, Apple will provide a Lockdown Mode API.

https://youtu.be/JycrqFbahkc

wkleem

Yes. The Security section of 1Password's Settings on Android will let you turn off unlocking with biometrics in the same way.

If you're concerned about being compelled to unlock 1Password using biometrics, you should turn those features off by opening 1Password on your devices, going to Settings > Security, and turning off Touch ID, Face ID, and/or unlocking with Apple Watch as appropriate. 1Password will then require your account password to unlock each time.

Is it the same for Android?

Thank you.

wkleem

When Lockdown Mode is turned on in macOS or iOS, the 1Password Safari extension won't work. Apple turns off specific web technologies that 1Password needs to operate in Safari. In summary:

On a Mac:
- The main 1Password app will continue to work as expected
- 1Password in other supported browsers will continue to work as expected
- 1Password for Safari won't work
- Biometrics, such as Touch ID or unlocking with an Apple Watch, will continue to work as expected

On iOS:
- The main 1Password app will continue to work as expected
- Password AutoFill will continue to work as expected, allowing you to autofill into apps and browsers (including Safari) by tapping the "🔑 Passwords" button on the keyboard as before
- 1Password for Safari won't work
- Biometrics, such as Face ID or Touch ID, will continue to work as expected

If you're concerned about being compelled to unlock 1Password using biometrics, you should turn those features off by opening 1Password on your devices, going to Settings > Security, and turning off Touch ID, Face ID, and/or unlocking with Apple Watch as appropriate. 1Password will then require your account password to unlock each time.

This is for Lockdown Mode which only appears to work with Apple Silicon Macs with Ventura.

https://support.apple.com/en-sg/HT212650

"Device connections - To connect your iPhone or iPad to an accessory or another computer, the device needs to be unlocked. To connect your Mac laptop with Apple silicon to an accessory, your Mac needs to be unlocked and explicit approval provided."

How to enable Lockdown Mode on Mac
Choose the Apple menu  > System Settings.
From the sidebar, click Privacy & Security.
Scroll down to Lockdown Mode, then click Turn On.
If prompted, enter the user password.
Click Turn On & Restart.
When Lockdown Mode is enabled, you might receive notifications when an app or feature is limited, and a banner in Safari indicates that Lockdown Mode is on.
Lockdown Mode needs to be enabled separately on each device.