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Former Member
3 years ago

Remove extension require password...

Looking into switching from LastPass, however, I have an "issue" that I can't seem to understand truthfully. Let's say my password is "password1!", great every time I open my browser it's cake to unlock 1Password... however, let's say my vault password is a 30-char string... do the developers really expect people to use what seems to be insecure passwords, or do they just expect you to do what I've done the past 72 hours of using 1Password, which is have my password in a WhatsApp message so I can copy/paste it everytime 1Password seems to want me to unlock itself?

I admit, the last part is a bit snarky, but that is also one of the basic features I would expect the extension to allow... remembering my password until I actively lock it... or never. Yes, I'm fully aware if my kids get onto my personal computer they will have access to my entire password vault but still. I guess my only real gripe is that it literally screams 'do not use an actual secure password for your vault otherwise good luck actually "remembering" it when you need to unlock it' - keeping in mind, my question is posed strictly for the browser extensions.

_1Password Version: N/A
_Extension Version: 2.7.0
_OS Version: Win10
Browser: Chrome

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    Former Member
    3 years ago

    Hey @alturic, I know how important it is to access 1Password in the browser. I recommend using the 1Password app with the extension just as Former Member had stated. With that setup, the extension shares a lock state with the app. And because the app supports biometrics, the process to unlock is more convenient.

    By itself, the extension does need your Account Password in order to be unlocked. Though that can take extra effort, it is the best way to secure your data. The key is to configure your auto-lock settings in the extension to fit what you would like. Some users have the extension lock up after 5 minutes of idleness. Some users do not have the extension lock up at all (unless they fully quit the browser or restart their computer, which will always lock the extension).

    The app also has auto-lock settings that you can configure. If you've installed the app, I would recommend checking out those settings for the app so that you are not asked to unlock as often even if biometric unlock makes it easier. Here's how to configure the auto-lock settings for the app: https://support.1password.com/auto-lock/

    I hope that helps set you on the right path. If you have any other questions, please let us know!

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    Former Member
    3 years ago

    Install the desktop app. It will run in background and the browser plugin will inherit its login if you configure it so, so the login will survive a browser restart. The desktop app will ask for your account password as often or as seldom just as you configure it. With a Windows Hello pin and a TPM you can even make it never ask for your account password, only your hello pin - if you want this.