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chazzunokuthunuchtec
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9 months ago

TOTP Scan QR Code Is Limited to Camera, but I Want On-Screen

I went to edit an existing login to add a one-time password and it let me tap to scan a QR code but the only option was with the camera (as if the QR code were off the device).  If the QR code is on the device itself and is on screen, can the 1Password app scan that?

Workaround was to use an iPad to edit the login and iPad camera took a picture of the iPhone screen.  Another alternative would have been under the QR code was an option to get a code.

iPhone 16 Pro running iOS 18.6.2 with 1Password for iOS 8.11.9

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  • chazzunokuthunuchtec's avatar
    chazzunokuthunuchtec
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    3 days ago

    Please forgive my long delay on this: I didn't see that you had replied.  On my iPhone 1Password is already selected (and active) as the only option for autofill passwords and passkeys (other alternative options are turned off).  This still does not yet let me add an TOTP when using an iPhone.  I still need to do it with two devices, one to initiate the change and the other to use its onboard camera.

  • 1P_Dave's avatar
    1P_Dave
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    9 months ago

    Hello chazzunokuthunuchtec​! 👋

    Thanks for the question! You can save a one-time password in 1Password by setting 1Password as the authenticator app on your iPhone:

    1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
    2. Tap General, then tap AutoFill & Passwords.
    3. Choose 1Password in the Set Up Codes In section.


    Then, when you see a QR code for two-factor authentication on a website, tap and hold on the QR code. You should see a Add Verification Code in "1Password" option appear. 

    Let me know if you run into any issues. 

    -Dave