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Native Password AutoFill Extension macOS
So one of the people in my family subscription for 1P relies heavily on iCloud Keychain. The nice piece about using the native autofill extension is entries from both show up together in-line. This happens on iOS (or if you use other password managers it secure by each provider but both are offered the same way together).
in terms of migration and allowing those who wish to use both depending on the context. It would be nice to support the native autofill extension, but further it limits exposure or need for safari extension. Should someone not want to use or can't install the extension due to work policy or just rather not use safari extensions
thanks.
1Password Version: 8.x
Extension Version: Not Provided
OS Version: macOS 12.6
Browser:_ Safari
Hello folks,
The macOS AutoFill feature is now being explored in the nightly version of 1Password! If you're using a nightly build, you'll see 1Password appear as an option for macOS AutoFill.
Since nightly builds are early previews of what we're working on, this feature is still a work in progress and isn't documented. You might notice a few rough edges or areas that aren't fully implemented just yet. Our team is actively refining the experience and working through known issues as we move forward.
We're excited about where this is headed and will share more updates, and a full announcement, down the line. In the meantime, if you have questions or spot anything unexpected while using the nightly version, we'd love to hear from you!
-Dave
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I figured out that it needed to be connected to the browser at present. I was then able to get autofill to function. I had to double tap a selection to fill. 2FA codes won’t fill right now, and I couldn’t get passkeys to work.
craski1Password Team
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> 2FA codes won’t fill right now
There is a setting 1Password.app->Settings->Autofill->One-Time Passwords-> Copy One-Time Passwords which will automatically copy OTP to the clipboard when you select a login to fill so it may help as a work-around in the short term whilst we work on getting it properly supported. With that setting on, it should also show a notification with the OTP in it when it is copied to clipboard (if you have given 1Password permission to show notifications in your macOS system settings)
I installed the nightly version of 1Password and set it as the auto-fill provider in the system settings, but the popup under the password field in Safari cannot display the fill prompt correctly; it only shows "1Password." When you click it, a reminder pops up asking you to disable auto-fill and use the browser extension instead. Is this because the current native auto-fill implementation cannot properly associate the websites opened in Safari with the login items saved in 1Password?
- craski
Thanks for taking time to provide the feedback.
> I had to double tap a selection to fill
The double tap to fill behaviour comes from a need to also support keyboard navigation but it is something we are keeping an eye on as you are not the first to report that it was unexpected to need to double click to fill.
> 2FA codes won't fill
I also observed that OTP codes do not fill and have an issue raised with apple and am working with them to try and resolve it
> passkeys
In the internal testing we have done on test sites, passkeys have been working, if you are prepared to share details of sites on which it failed for you, I'd be happy to investigate it further
I just tired a passkey and 2FA code with Amazon, which is the site where it didn't work yesterday. My first attempt today also didn't work. I then clicked the 1Password icon on my Mac's top toolbar and authenticated with my fingerprint. Then everything worked, including 2FA. A few observations. First, having to click/select a login option only once rather than twice is much preferred. Having the password autofill after selecting a login would be great (not sure if that's doable). From using Apple Passwords with native autofill for the past several months, I never have to open Apple Passwords before autofilling a password, nor do I have to have it open at login. I do have to authenticate with Touch ID for each autofill event. I'm not certain how these things operate with 3rd party managers. It would be nice to not have to open 1Password in order for autofill to work, but to have the app as an option for searching/managing/adding to my vault.
Thanks!
Awesome news! Will deffo take a look at this!
Dave,
Is there a place/way to leave feedback on the nightly builds? I’d love to be able to offer some beta testing feedback if that would help.
- 1P_Dave
Moderator
Thanks for helping us test the feature in the nightly! You can leave your feedback here in this thread and we'll make sure it gets back to the team.
-Dave
Thank you for this update! This is excellent news. I will likely install the nightly version in the next day or two. I really appreciate the update.
- 1P_Dave
Hello folks,
The macOS AutoFill feature is now being explored in the nightly version of 1Password! If you're using a nightly build, you'll see 1Password appear as an option for macOS AutoFill.
Since nightly builds are early previews of what we're working on, this feature is still a work in progress and isn't documented. You might notice a few rough edges or areas that aren't fully implemented just yet. Our team is actively refining the experience and working through known issues as we move forward.
We're excited about where this is headed and will share more updates, and a full announcement, down the line. In the meantime, if you have questions or spot anything unexpected while using the nightly version, we'd love to hear from you!
-Dave
I just installed the nightly version and can now select 1Password as the Mac autofill option. One early observation. I still can't select 1Password for "Set Up Codes In". Hoping that will come as things move along, but wanted to give feedback, just in case, that that second option is also really wanted!
- craski
Noted, thank you! I have filed a ticket to investigate what is needed to get this hooked up.
Any updates on this now 26.4 is out? Did the improvements in 26.4 provide the necessary missing features that you need to make native autofill on MacOS a reality?
IMHO the solution to the Safari issues is to talk to the macOS-password/passkey-APIs instead of using a plugin in a browser.
Is there any update on the macOS native integration?
This is really bugging. It's not that it's too complicated, it's not that it's too much work if you have some devs working. It's just all about whether and when you want to do it. And obviously, they don't want or want other fancy things first.
Let's all hope it is already in the pipeline and it's only the policy to not announce in advance.Is this what you were waiting for 1Password?
https://bsky.app/profile/rmondello.com/post/3mgnjllogxs2b
Can we have an update on this? We all want this so much!
