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System
Super Contributor
3 years ago

Feature Request: Unlock 1Password for iOS using a custom PIN and not the device passcode

This discussion was created from comments split from: Unlocking 1Password for iOS using a PIN code.
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munoo
New Contributor
3 years ago

Dear 1Password team,

I trust this message finds you all in good health.

I would like to formally request the addition of a separate Pin Code feature in 1Password 8, separate from the device PIN Code. This particular functionality was available in 1Password 7.
While it is true that 1Password 8 has introduced Pin code support, it is currently limited to the device's PIN code. In contrast, 1Password 7 allowed users to set a different Pin code for enhanced security purposes.

At present, 1Password 8 offers three locking options:

  1. Master Password: The purpose of a password manager is to relieve the burden of remembering multiple passwords, requiring only the recall of a single master password. My master password is both complex and lengthy, rendering it inconvenient to input each time 1Password is used.

  2. Face ID: In certain situations and specific workplaces, the use of Face ID may be prohibited, necessitating the use of a passcode as an alternative. Personally, I harbor concerns about the security of relying solely on Face ID for 1Password. Notably, many applications, such as Dropbox, provide the capability to set a pin code.

  3. Pin Code: Password managers bear significant importance for numerous individuals as they store valuable account credentials, bank details (including credit/debit card information), and secure notes. To enhance security and foster peace of mind, it is advisable to assign a distinct pin code to each specific application. The probability of someone inadvertently discovering your device's passcode outweighs the likelihood of them gaining access to the app's passcode.

I am aware that 1Password utilizes a distinctive 34-character Secret Key to safeguard user accounts. In addition, I have taken the precautionary measure of enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) through the use of a Yubikey.

Nevertheless, my request does not pertain to the introduction of a novel feature. 1Password 7 already possesses this feature that I am referring to. Any many other Apps also do. Therefore, I kindly request that you reinstate this feature in the current version.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.


Best regards,

Munoo Chahar