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1PGuy
February 28, 2025
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On Mac, is there a way to make 1P force a password everytime before opening a specific Mac app?

  • February 28, 2025
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I believe this can be done through Terminal or other ways, but it seems like something 1P should be able to help with. 

Best answer by 1P_Blake

Hey @1PGuy! 👋

No, this isn’t possible with 1Password. While 1Password can store and autofill passwords, it doesn’t have the ability to require authentication before opening a specific Mac app.

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1P_Blake
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March 3, 2025

Hey @1PGuy! 👋

No, this isn’t possible with 1Password. While 1Password can store and autofill passwords, it doesn’t have the ability to require authentication before opening a specific Mac app.

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    1PGuyAuthor
    March 3, 2025

    Thanks. Actually, I discovered this app AppLocker which achieves exactly what I want. It would be great if 1P would institute it within the app. It could make 1P a greater security app than just a PW manager. It works great. I use it for my photos app, email apps, and other apps with sensitive info, as sort of a 2FA to open apps on Mac.

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