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chaosphysik
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12 days ago

How can i link a specific app to an existing login in 1password

Hi, 

I love 1password. However, i can see, if i look at the details for an login, that this is connected to 1 or 2 apps in Android (Latest version). I have the option to "remove" the app from the login, but i do not have the option to "add" an app to this login. 

So, whenever i try to login with that specific app (Banking app), i have to tap out, open 1password, copy the password and then tap back to the app so i can paste the password. 

The icon above the keyboard is also not showing in this app. 

Any ideas? 

Looking forward to your help. 

chaosphysik

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  • 1P_Timothy's avatar
    1P_Timothy
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    11 days ago

    Hi chaosphysik​! Thanks for writing in. 

    The short answer is you can't paste in an Android app link the way you might with a URL to manually link an item. However, if the app in question works with our autofill service there is another way to add it. You can try these steps:

    1. Open an app that you have a login for, then tap a sign in field. 
    2. Tap the "Open 1Password" prompt that appears, then unlock 1Password if requested.
    3. Search for and select the corresponding login. 
    4. Select "Always Allow" in the prompt.

    After selecting "Always Allow" the login will now be linked to the app. 

    You noted that you don't see a prompt from 1Password when trying to sign into your banking app. It's not uncommon for financial apps to block or otherwise disallow autofill which may be the case here. You can try long pressing a sign in field in the app, then select Autofill or ⋮  > Autofill if it appears in the context menu. If you'd like to share which banking app you're using, we can also take a look for any issues. 

    Thanks again!