Developer(s) | AgileBits Inc. |
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Initial release | June 18, 2006[1] |
Stable release |
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Platform | Android, Chrome OS, iOS, macOS, Windows,[5] and browsers Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari[6] |
Type | Password manager |
License | Trialware[7][8] |
Website | 1password.com |
A password manager, digital vault, form filler and secure digital wallet. 1Password remembers all your passwords for you to help keep account information safe. A good password manager makes it easier to have secure and different passwords across all the websites and services that you log into. There are several reliable options to choose from on Windows 10.
1Password is a password manager developed by AgileBits Inc. It provides a place for users to store various passwords, software licenses, and other sensitive information in a virtual vault that is locked with a PBKDF2-guarded master password.[9][10] By default, this encrypted vault is stored on the company's servers for a monthly fee.[11]
1Password can be configured so that files are synchronized through Dropbox (all platforms), local Wi-Fi, and iCloud, and through 1Password.com, a paid subscription-based server sync service maintained by the developers. Local Wi-Fi and iCloud sync are only available on iOS and macOS.[12][13][14]
In 2017, the Travel Mode feature was introduced for subscribers of 1Password.com, which enables omission of password entries not tagged as safe for travel from the local storage on a particular device, reducing the impact of being obliged by officials to unlock access at country border crossings.[15]
1Password integrates with desktop web browsers including Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera.[16] The extension can remember logins for websites, fill in website logins automatically, and generate random passwords for new websites.[17]
To use browser extensions, the user must have administrative rights on the computer where the browser is installed. This has been an issue with users on a PC assigned by a workplace without admin rights. To address this issue, 1Password offers plans for a monthly subscription fee aimed at businesses that allows web access to their usernames and passwords which can be copied and pasted into login screens.[18] Plans for family and individual use are also available.[19]
1Password also offers a standalone extension called 1Password X, available for Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.[20] 1Password X is designed to work without a companion desktop app, but a 1Password.com subscription is required.[21]
On the mobile side, 1Password offers integration with browsers and apps on iOS and Android devices using various methods. More convenient methods of filling and saving login information are provided in iOS 12[22] and Android Oreo (and later),[23] respectively.
In a 2017 Consumer Reports article, Dan Guido, the CEO of Trail of Bits, listed 1Password as a popular password manager (alongside Dashlane, KeePass, and LastPass), with the choice among them mostly up to personal preferences.[11]
Before 1Password 7, and the move to a purely subscription-based service in 2018, 1Password could be set up to only store password files locally, and not sync with remote servers, after purchasing a software license ($64.99 in 2018[24]).[11] As of Dec 2019, Mac users can still buy a perpetual licence of 1Password 7 from within the app.[25] Apple's browser Safari v13 makes the installation of the 1Password extension v6 impossible, thus forcing users to upgrade to 1Password v7.[26]
On November 14, 2019, 1Password announced a partnership with venture capital firm Accel, which invested $200 million in a Series A funding round and obtained a minority stake in the company.[27] It was the first outside funding in 1Password's history, and the largest single investment Accel had made to date.[28][29]
To get started, sign in to your account on 1Password.com.
If you started your subscription using an in-app purchase on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, you’ll manage your subscription with Apple instead.
If you started your subscription using an in-app purchase on your Android device, you’ll manage your subscription with Google instead.
You can start your subscription at any time, including when your account is frozen.
To start your subscription, click Billing in the sidebar and choose the plan you want.
If your account is on: | Pricing is in: |
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1Password.com | 🇺🇸 USD |
1Password.ca | 🇨🇦 CAD |
1Password.eu | 🇪🇺 EUR |
You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and UnionPay. If your account is on 1Password.com, you can pay with a 1Password Gift Card. Taxes are collected where required by law and are listed on your invoice. Your 1Password subscription will renew automatically.
To change an active subscription, click Billing in the sidebar, then click Billing Settings. Choose monthly or annual billing, then click Save.
If you have a team account, you can also upgrade to 1Password Business.
Your new subscription will begin immediately.
To cancel an active subscription, click Billing in the sidebar, then click Billing Settings. Click Unsubscribe.
Your canceled subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period, then your account will be frozen. You can start your subscription again at any time.
To add a credit card:
To automatically use the card for future payments, click it.
To update billing details for a card, clicknext to it. To remove a card, click next to it.
To view your next invoice, click Billing in the sidebar. You’ll see your upcoming invoice on the right.
To view previous invoices, click View Invoices. You’ll see a list of all your invoices. To email or print one, click View Invoice to the right of it.
By default, invoices are sent to the family organizer or team owner who added the credit card to the account. To send your invoices to someone else, click Billing in the sidebar, then click Billing Settings. Enter the email address(es) you want future invoices sent to and click Save.
You can customize your invoices to include additional information, like your company name or billing address:
If you don’t see the Invoice Customization section, make sure your subscription is active.
Your information will be applied to all invoices from now on. You can even view a previous invoice to save a copy of it with your new details.
If your last payment couldn’t be completed, you won’t see Billing Settings. To reactivate your subscription, add a new credit card. Then you can remove expired credit cards, adjust your subscription, and make other changes. Or contact 1Password Support to cancel your subscription.