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dmlee
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2 years ago

How can I see how long it's been since the password was last changed?

I'd like to change passwords every couple of years. It would be helpful if 1Password told me how long it's been since the last change 1Password Version: 8.10.40 Extension Version: Not Provid...
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1P_Dave
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2 years ago

Hello dmlee! 👋

Thanks for the question! Can you tell me a little more about why you change your password every few years? 1Password doesn't include a reminder to change your passwords when an arbitrary amount of time has passed because we don't recommend that practice. Instead we recommend that you change your passwords if one of the following conditions is met:

  1. The password for a website/account is not a secure and unique password generated by 1Password.
  2. 1Password's Watchtower sends you a warning that your password for a website/account has been reused or was found in a data breach.

You can read more about how Watchtower helps you keep your passwords safe here: Use Watchtower to find passwords you need to change

Regular password changes for no other reason but because an amount of time has passed is no longer recommended as a security practice by many cybersecurity experts and organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

-Dave