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2ndPass
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2 months ago

Fingerprint sensor support on remote systems?

Hello, maybe I missed something. Hence, I am asking before buying a new Mac Keyboard with sensor ... I use 1Password for: local stuff on my Mac on remote systems over ssh Visual Studio Code (VS...
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2 months ago

Hello 2ndPass​! 👋

Thanks for the question! In general, Touch ID is only available for apps on your local device. As far as I'm aware, macOS doesn't provide options for Touch ID passthrough to remote systems since the technology is based on the Secure Element, a hardware component installed in your local Mac. Does you remote system software allow you to use Touch ID for apps inside of the remote system? 

Depending on the remote system that you're using, there are other unlock options available. For example, if the remote system is using Windows then you can configure Windows Hello's PIN unlock for 1Password. What operating system do your remote systems use? 

-Dave