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Yubikey
Hello - I just purchased 2 yubikeys for use with 1Password. I can't get it to function the way I hoped it would.
Here's what I'm after: when I open the app on my desktop or phone, or I open the we...
1P_Dave
Moderator
ModeratorThat's correct, you'll only be prompted to authenticate using your YubiKey the first time that you add your 1Password account to your Mac or browser.
1Password's security works differently from your PC's. Rather than just using authentication (which your YubiKey is part of) 1Password protects your data using encryption. Encryption means that your data is cryptographically protected using a process where it can only be accessed with your account password and Secret Key. You can read more here: Authentication and encryption in the 1Password security model
I hope that helps! 🙂
-Dave
