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mrjackyliang
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20 days ago

Category and Custom Field Improvements

I've been a loyal 1Password user since my college years. Over time, it's evolved from being just a place to store passwords into a digital vault for all kinds of sensitive information.

I understand 1Password's design decision to keep its item categories fixed, and I've done my best to work within that system. However, there are limitations to that, and I would like to offer some of my suggestions that should not be too difficult to implement.

Suggestions
  1. For National IDs and Licenses:
    • Rename the "Driver Licenses" category to "Licenses".
    • Add a new field called "License Type" and add preset options like:
      • Driver’s License
      • Identification Card (for non-drivers)
      • Learner Permit
      • National ID
  2. For Credit Card Items:
    • Add a "Cardholder Role" field with preset options like:
      • Primary Cardholder
      • Authorized User
    • Under the "Type" field, allow a "Store Card" option. Used for cards like:
      • Amazon Store Card
      • Macy’s Store Card
      • Lowe’s Advantage Card
  3. For Physical Device Passwords:
    • I’ve been storing these under "Logins" or "Passwords", which works, but a dedicated category for hardware credentials (like Apple Watch, iPhone, Windows PC, Ledger Nano, etc.) would be better.
    • Currently, I just tag these items under "physical devices" to make them easier to find. I'm aware that not every device has an automatic login feature; however, sometimes it's nice to store even the tiniest of passwords in the vault.
    • I do see a "Wireless Router" category (I use this as well), but it might be worth adding a new "Physical Devices" category or combining these.
  4. For Passport Items:
    • The "Type" field is currently blank. I suggest adding preset options like:
      • Passport
      • Passport Card
      • Permanent Resident Card
      • Certificate of Identity
      • Travel Document (not the same as a Passport)

These changes would help users like me better categorize non-standard but essential items without breaking the overall design philosophy.

2 Replies

  • 1P_Blake's avatar
    1P_Blake
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    Hey mrjackyliang​ — there’s a ton of great stuff in here, and I really appreciate how much thought you put into it! It’s always helpful to see how folks are actually using things.

    You’ve surfaced a bunch of really smart suggestions, and explained the use cases in a way that makes it super clear why they’d help. I’ll be sharing this with the team, and there are definitely a few feature requests for me to file. 🙂

    • mrjackyliang's avatar
      mrjackyliang
      New Contributor

      You're welcome! Let me know if I can provide more insights into the usage :D