1Password Will Support Passkeys Starting in Early 2023

[MacRumors]

Popular password management service 1Password today confirmed that it will begin supporting passkeys in early 2023, allowing users to sign in to supported websites and apps without a password. Instead, biometric authentication on trusted devices is used to confirm your identity, and removing passwords from the equation means they can not be compromised or phished.

Apple rolled out support for passkeys in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, tvOS 16, and macOS Ventura, using iCloud Keychain to sync across devices for ease of use and redundancy. Apple has been working with members of the FIDO Alliance, including Google and Microsoft, to ensure interoperability of passkeys, and Apple's implementation of passkeys will be able to work with non-Apple devices by using your iPhone to scan a QR code and authenticate.

1Password contends that its implementation of passkeys is superior to single-ecosystem ones like Apple's, as 1Password's passkeys can work anywhere 1Password does rather than having to rely on workarounds like QR-code scanning.

For 1Password users interested in seeing how passkeys work, the company has set up a demo on its website that requires a 1Password account and the latest version of the 1Password extension for Chrome or Edge. Support for Safari and Firefox has yet to be rolled out. 1Password also maintains a directory of websites and apps that have already started supporting passkeys, including Google, Microsoft, Twitter, eBay, Best Buy, GitHub, and more.

1Password says full support for passkeys will be coming to its browser extensions and desktop apps in early 2023, with mobile support to follow later.

Article Link: 1Password Will Support Passkeys Starting in Early 2023

 

[sniffies]

Another subscription fee. No, thanks.

Apple implementation is more than enough for me, and I'm sure it's gonna be seamless.

 

[macsplusmacs]

And passed thru this "programming framework":

https://www.wordnik.com/words/electron

For no reason other than to "keep our VC investors happy".

Happily have ditched 1password for going on a year now.

 

[gaximus]

Should rename it 0Password

 

[PeteBurgh]

It's always good to have 1Password threads on here so everyone can express their delight for subscription-based software! 😃

But the gradual roll out of passkeys is great and much welcome news.

 

[patearrings]

And passed thru this "programming framework":

https://www.wordnik.com/words/electron

For no reason other than to "keep our VC investors happy".

Happily have ditched 1password for going on a year now.

What do you use instead? I am also not happy about them using Electron.

 

[tdar]

So now it is time for me to push my favorite password manager to step up and join in. Bitwarden. Great features, service, and all for free.

 

[BB8]

i know they're just trying to keep their business going but I'm pretty sure passkeys was developed with the idea that people shouldn't have to pay a yearly subscription just to keep track of a bunch of digital passwords.

 

[Maclver]

Moved to StrongBox a few months ago from 1Password and haven't looked back!!

 

[AppleTO]

Instead, biometric authentication on trusted devices is used to confirm your identity, and removing passwords from the equation means they can not be compromised or phished.

So what happens if the devices that hold the biometric authentication break or you lose access to them? Do you have to reset all the services/websites by email?

 

[msackey]

I don't quite understand why passkeys would require a password management system. But then again, I also don't fully get passkeys beyond that they are using biometrics and a validated (verified?) device (e.g., your phone) to authenticate into a website, right? What's the use of a password management system in that case?

 

[msackey]

And passed thru this "programming framework":

https://www.wordnik.com/words/electron

For no reason other than to "keep our VC investors happy".

Happily have ditched 1password for going on a year now.

Yeah, I absolutely hated their turn to subscription model. It was fine when they had both subscription and one-time purchase models. Currently, I'm stuck at the version 7 level of 1Password because anything above that is subscription based. Not going there. At some point, my household will need to find a replacement.

 

[balph]

What do you use instead? I am also not happy about them using Electron.

I switched from 1Password to Strongbox and I'm really happy that I did. First and foremost it gives me peace of mind that my passwords are saved in a KeePass file now, which is an open format, can easily be backed up and can be opened in other open-source KeePass compatible apps. If Strongbox disappears or stops working one day I can still access my passwords, with 1Password I always felt locked in.

Strongbox also has a nice minimalist UI on both iOS and macOS and has good integration with Safari through AutoFill. You can use it via a yearly subscription (which is a lot cheaper than 1Password and is universal for macOS and iOS) and I think you can do a one-time lifetime purchase too. Migration was also quick, you can import 1Password vaults really easily.

 

[ChromeCloud]

I love 1Password. To me it's truly the best way to manage your passwords and the best way to access them from any device you own, no matter the OS.

It's a delight to use and you get a consistent experience across all your devices. It just works.

The fact that I will be able to use passkeys in the same consistent way on my Mac, iPhone, iPad, gaming PC and the occasional Linux VM is just pure gold to me.

 

[msackey]

Moved to StrongBox a few months ago from 1Password and haven't looked back!!

How was the transition from 1Password to StrongBox? A while back, I started researching what password management system to move to from 1Password (hate their subscription option). That research has since stalled since I don't have an immediate need to look for an alternative...

 

[Sweet_Caroline]

I love 1Password. To me it's truly the best way to manage your passwords and the best way to access them from any device you own, no matter the OS.

It's a delight to use and you get a consistent experience across all your devices. It just works.

The fact that I will be able to use passkeys in the same consistent way on my Mac, iPhone, iPad, gaming PC and the occasional Linux VM is just pure gold to me.

I like it too a lot. My husband has been using it for years and 2-3 years ago I finally jumped on.

Edit: I just found out he’s been using it for 5-6 years actually.

 

[whodunnit?]

I don't quite understand why passkeys would require a password management system. But then again, I also don't fully get passkeys beyond that they are using biometrics and a validated (verified?) device (e.g., your phone) to authenticate into a website, right? What's the use of a password management system in that case?

Platform agnostic. People (and businesses) need to be able to access passwords/keys across multiple OS's and devices.

 

[BornAgainMac]

I don't mind paying for 1Password. I tried the free stuff after unsubscribing and crawled back to 1Password. I use 1Password for a lot more than just passwords. I don't know how their product will work with this new technology though or if it is needed.

 

[mthomas184]

I switched from 1Password to Strongbox and I'm really happy that I did. First and foremost it gives me peace of mind that my passwords are saved in a KeePass file now, which is an open format, can easily be backed up and can be opened in other open-source KeePass compatible apps. If Strongbox disappears or stops working one day I can still access my passwords, with 1Password I always felt locked in.

Strongbox also has a nice minimalist UI on both iOS and macOS and has good integration with Safari through AutoFill. You can use it via a yearly subscription (which is a lot cheaper than 1Password and is universal for macOS and iOS) and I think you can do a one-time lifetime purchase too. Migration was also quick, you can import 1Password vaults really easily.

I looked at strongbox and the fact that you have to pay to be able to lock the app is unreal.

 

[Dan From Canada]

Yeah, I absolutely hated their turn to subscription model. It was fine when they had both subscription and one-time purchase models. Currently, I'm stuck at the version 7 level of 1Password because anything above that is subscription based. Not going there. At some point, my household will need to find a replacement.

I am almost in the same position.
Now using Bitwarden and have never looked back.

 

[kognos]

Another subscription fee. No, thanks.

Apple implementation is more than enough for me, and I'm sure it's gonna be seamless.

It'll only be seamless on Apple products. For what it's worth, that's limiting your environment. Some of us aren't tied to that ecosystem, or might eventually want to "look beyond the wall".

 

[Noblesongster]

Did anyone notice that Apple was not on the list of companies that offer passkey support?

 

[balph]

I looked at strongbox and the fact that you have to pay to be able to lock the app is unreal.

Are you talking about Face ID/Touch ID unlock? Yeah, seems like you need to go Pro to be able to use that. Doesn't really bother me though, I'll happily support the developer with a yearly fee.

 

[macsplusmacs]

What do you use instead? I am also not happy about them using Electron.

‎Secrets | Password Manager

‎Secrets is a simple and secure password manager and secure wallet. Safely store your passwords, credit cards, bank details and more. HIGHLIGHTS • Store all your passwords, credit cards, bank details and other private information securely in one place. • Generate strong, secure passwords and...

apps.apple.com

Does not have some of the features all 1Electron but it has everything I use.

 

[msackey]

Platform agnostic. People (and businesses) need to be able to access passwords/keys across multiple OS's and devices.

I'll need to read up on passkeys to understand.