
Now in beta: Create and unlock a 1Password account with a passkey | 1Password
Passkeys are a fast and secure alternative to passwords. 1Password is launching a public beta that lets you create and unlock an Individual account with a passkey. Read more to get started.
Choosing this passwordless sign-in method means you don’t have to memorize a 1Password account password or look after a Secret Key. All you need is your passkey, which is both convenient and secure to use.
This is a major milestone for 1Password. Earlier this summer, we launched a private beta that allowed a small group of testers to try this new feature with a 1Password test account. A huge thank you to everyone who took part.
Today we’re opening up the beta to everyone.
Passkey security vs. password and Secret Key
1Password’s traditional security model revolves around an account password and Secret Key. Your account password is chosen by you, and is never seen or stored by 1Password. It’s combined with your Secret Key to create the full encryption key that secures your data.
This approach has stood the test of time for a reason: it’s a great way to protect the data stored in your vaults. But passkeys are a more convenientand equally secure solution.
Learn more: Why protecting 1Password with a passkey is just as secure as a password and Secret Key | 1Password