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spand
9 months agoNew Contributor
Feature request: Unlock with phone
There has been a couple of these requests previously [1] [2] but apparently closed due to the "insecure" nature of it. I cant how see that is inherent in the feature request so let me make a proposal how to implement it.
- On the locked screen in the browser or desktop application display a button "Request unlock from phone".
- Your service triggers a notification on the phone
- The notification on the phone opens the 1password app with camera access
- The browser or desktop application now displays a QR code containing a locally generated cryptographic key
- The user scans the QR code with the app
- App encrypts a key to unlock the vault and transmits it via. 1password infrastructure to the browser or desktop application
- The browser or desktop application can now decrypt the vault key and unlock the vault
I am sure you have experts on staff that can verify this or come up with something better. Looking forward to hearing from you!
[1]: https://1password.community/discussion/96017/feature-request-unlock-browser-on-windows-using-an-app-on-mobile-phone
[2]: https://1password.community/discussion/126895/feature-request-unlock-with-phone
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- 1P_Dave
Moderator
Hello spand! π
Thank you for the request! The team is currently testing an exciting new way to unlock 1Password using a passkey, you can read more here:
When unlocking 1Password with a passkey, you can scan a QR code using your phone's camera and unlock 1Password using a passkey saved on your phone.
If you decide to give the beta a try then let me know what you think. π
-Dave
- sufficeNew Contributor
For iPhone, would it be stored in iCloud Keychain? [ Hope not β¦ I would never rely on iCloud which is known for losing data here and there ]
- 1P_Dave
Moderator
Thanks for the reply. You can store a passkey in the location of your choice, including iCloud Keychain.
That being said, we've just announced a brand new sign-in experience in beta that doesn't require the use of a passkey. I think you'll be happy to see it: New Sign-In Experience (Beta) β 1Password Community
Let me know if that fits what you're looking for. π
-Dave