Face ID on iPhone to unlock 1Password on macOS

Hello TalboMax! 👋

Thanks for reaching out. The challenge here is to deliver the secret that decrypts your data in a safe and secure manner. 1Password is able to offer Touch ID and Apple Watch unlock on the Mac because Apple has made APIs and the Secure Enclave available to third-party apps which 1Password is able to leverage to deliver convenience features without compromising security: About the security of using Touch ID or Apple Watch to unlock 1Password for Mac

Apple's Magic Keyboard with Touch ID would be the best solution here, it would provide you with the same functionality that you're already used to with your Macbook Pro. However I know that it isn't always possible to purchase these keyboards, especially for multiple users.

At the moment, the closest functionality available to unlock 1Password for Mac using Face ID on your iPhone would be by using a passkey to unlock 1Password for Mac. When unlocking 1Password with a passkey, you can choose to scan a QR code displayed in 1Password on your Mac using the camera app on your iPhone and then use Face ID to authenticate the login. Passkey unlock is currently available in beta: Unlock 1Password with a passkey (beta)

-Dave

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