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iwaddo
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17 hours ago

Do I actually need the Safari Extension?

I always use ⌘+\ to fill logins. I've just uninstalled the Safari Extension and I can still use ⌘+\ to fill logins. What am I missing, why do I need to Safari Extension?
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1P_Dave
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7 hours ago

Hello iwaddo​! 👋

Thanks for the question! Universal Autofill (the feature that powers the Command-Backslash autofill feature) is a powerful tool that allows you to fill your login credentials in Safari and other Mac apps without having to install 1Password in the browser. 

That being said, 1Password for Safari supports additional features that include (but are not limited to): 

  • Saving and updating your logins in the browser.
  • Login suggestions directly in form fields on the page without triggering Universal Autofill.
  • Support for saving and signing into websites with a passkey.
  • Support for integrations with Fastmail and Privacy.com.
  • Auto-save prompts to capture new logins and password changes in-browser.


I hope that helps.

-Dave