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mark24332
2 years agoOccasional Contributor
1Password Windows authentication via Windows Hello
Hi there,
First of all, I really the 1PW product. Please keep up the great work, team!
Please see my question/concern below in the context of a Mac user. Privately I am using Mac and iOS/iPhon...
ag_mike_d
1Password Team
2 years agoHello mark24332,
Thanks for kind words about 1Password. We're glad to hear how much you are enjoying it for both home and work! I'm happy to assist with concerns about using Windows Hello.
When the Windows Hello option is enabled, 1Password hands the responsibility of unlocking over to Windows Security. Since creating a PIN is part of the process of setting up Windows Hello, our guide About Windows Hello security in 1Password for Windows discusses how to best protect yourself when using it. To the PIN option specifically, we recommend:
* Use a strong, alphanumeric PIN when you set up Windows Hello. It’s always possible to use your Windows Hello PIN to unlock 1Password, so make sure your PIN is strong and memorable. Consider using the 1Password password generator to generate it.
I've also provided related articles from Microsoft that discusses the subject of the PIN:
* Why do you need a PIN to use biometrics? - Windows Security | Microsoft Learn
* Benefits of Windows Hello - Windows Security | Microsoft Learn
Please let us know if you have any troubles setting up Windows Hello, should you decide to use it.