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b36411
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11 months ago

"Unlock 1Password with a passkey (beta)" - non-iCloud keys need support!

I've been a 1Password customer for a long, long time. I'm now moving to a passkey based system where I use physical security keys. I was excited to try out the "Unlock 1Password with a passkey (b...
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b36411
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10 months ago

GuustFlater I believe in this case the new recovery code function is used rather than the emergency kit:

https://support.1password.com/recovery-codes/

The emergency kit contains a secret key which is not used with the passkey-login 1Password. Instead what is needed is:

1) Recovery code
2) Access to your email associated with the 1Password account

The recovery code can be safely stored off-site (e.g. a relative's house) because in order to get into your 1Password account, access to your email address is still needed.