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amswitzer
Occasional Contributor
4 years ago

What is the advantage of installing a desktop client for 1PW over just using "1Password" extension?

I can't determine the advantages of the 1PW client if I'm already running the browser extension. Any insight? 1Password Version: Not Provided Extension Version: Not Provided OS Version: ...
windows
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Jack_P_1P
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4 years ago

Hi amswitzer:

When using the desktop application of 1Password, in addition to being able to easily manage and edit your items from an application, instead of needing to use my.1Password.com, you also gain the ability to keep 1Password in your browser unlocked for however long the 1Password desktop application is unlocked. Additionally, because the 1Password desktop application is handling the unlocking, Windows Hello can be used to unlock 1Password for Windows, and by extension, unlock 1Password in your browser as well.

Jack