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Anonymous
2 years ago

Local Password Support

I see another thread on this but it is closed. However I still think it is worth the discussion. I've complained before about the inability to support a local password (and using a local vault which ...
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1P_Dave
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2 years ago

@gregldixon

I'm sorry that you didn't find my responses helpful. Are there any questions that I haven't answered? I'm happy to help as much as possible. 🙂

I recommend that you choose a stronger account password that uses 10 characters or more. All of your most sensitive data is secured by that account password since it is the secret that is needed to decrypt your data locally on your device. The stronger your account password, the more protection against local attacks if someone manages to steal or compromise your Mac.

You mentioned that you use Touch ID and your Apple Watch to unlock 1Password. As I wrote previously, when using Touch ID or an Apple Watch to unlock 1Password, 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.

-Dave