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1password on Chromebook PIN Unlock
Just got a Lenovo Chromebook and after setting up 1password on it, I noticed there is no option to unlock my vault with a PIN. I have to enter my master password any time it locks. The lock timeout c...
1P_Timothy
Community Manager
Community ManagerHi @macgyver, thanks for writing in!
1Password for Android does not include a PIN unlock option but it's a feature we're interested in adding in the future. The fingerprint scanner on Chromebooks typically only facilitates unlocking or signing into the device, not unlocking apps. If your Chromebook includes a fingerprint scanner this is likely why the option is not available with 1Password.
One option to enter your account password less frequently is to extend the Auto-Lock on Exit interval from Settings > Security.
The Chrome OS browser extension is listed as not compatible
While 1Password for Android is available on some Chromebooks, we recommend the 1Password extension for filling in the browser on ChromeOS devices. Could you let me know which version of ChromeOS and Chrome are running on your device?
