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Pradeep
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5 months ago

Feature Request Dedicated “Backup Codes” Item Type in 1Password

Hi 1Password Team and Community,

I’d love to see a first-class Backup Codes item type added to 1Password. With two-factor authentication becoming the norm, I find myself juggling dozens of backup codes—and right now I’m forced to stash them in a generic Notes field. A dedicated object would make managing them much smoother. Here’s what I’d like to see:

  1. Checklist Interface
    • Display each code as an unchecked box that you can tick off when used
    • Visually cross out used codes without deleting them
  2. Audit Trail
    • Automatically record when a backup code is checked off
    • Record who (which 1Password account) marked it used
  3. Generation Metadata
    • Field to store the date (and time) the backup codes were generated
  4. Secure Visibility & Sharing
    • Obfuscate codes behind asterisks (like passwords) to prevent shoulder-surfing
    • Ability to share individual codes (or the entire list) securely with teammates, with granular permission controls

Why this matters:

  • Streamlines the recovery process when you need a backup code in a hurry
  • Provides accountability in team environments (no more “who used it?”)
  • Keeps your 2FA artifacts as secure and structured as your other credentials

Thanks for considering this! I’d be happy to provide any additional detail or use-case examples if it would help.

1 Reply

  • 1P_SimonH's avatar
    1P_SimonH
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager

    Thanks for explaining so clearly what you're looking for, Pradeep! I've filed a feature request for the team to take a look at.

    ref: PB-50077065