Local Password Support

Hello @gregldixon! 👋

I'm sorry that you're running into frustration when unlocking 1Password for Mac. You can choose to have 1Password prompt you for your password less often by changing the "Require Password" option:

1. Open and unlock 1Password for Mac.
2. Click on 1Password next to the  in the menu bar.
3. Click on Settings.
4. Click on Security.
5. Change "Require Password" to the desired option.

I'm able to use a random generated strong password as my overall master password which is good to protect my online account from attack
On my personal, trusted devices, I want to be able to use an easy to remember password.

Your 1Password account already uses a dual-key system to protect your data both on your local device and online. Your account password protects your data locally on your device while your Secret Key protects your data off of your device. The two work together to ensure that only you can access your data:

You can read more about our security here: Find Out How Safe 1Password Really Is

So to get around this I keep a text file with the master password on my desktop.

Your account password should be the "one password" (hence our name) that you remember. I recommend that you choose a secure but memorable password and then memorize it. You shouldn't write your account password anywhere but on your Emergency Kit. You can find a guide on choosing a good account password here: How to choose a good 1Password account password

Yes I should generate backup codes.I've done that but can't remember where I keep the file.

1Password 8 doesn't use "backup codes" to replace the account password. Can you clarify a little further what you mean by this? I look forward to hearing from you.

-Dave