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Deleted 'Secret Key' from my 1password database
Hello everyone,
In my 1password database, I deleted the initial entry to log into my.1password.com (including the 'Secret Key').
Now I have re-created the Item, but I don't know how to put the '...
eli_s_1P
1Password Team
1Password TeamHello fernando91
You are correct that there is a difference, primarily being that by copying passwords to the clipboard you do run the theoretical risk of having another app see the password if they decide to access the information stored in your clipboard.
With drag and drop, you are not saving the item anywhere in plain text, and are using 1Password to fill the item without "storing it" on your machine outside of 1Password to be readily accessible.
That being said, only you can decide what your threat model is and what tools you're comfortable using on your device.
I hope this helps to answer your question about the difference between the two options! If you have any questions or need any clarification on the information above, please let me know.
-Eli
