How to Set Up 1Password

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Download and install the application

   Navigate to the official 1Password website and select the Get 1Password button. Choose the version corresponding to your operating system and execute the installer package to add the application to your local system.

   Note: Download applications only from official channels to ensure security integrity.
2. 2 min

   Create your account

   Launch 1Password and select Create Account. Enter your email address and verify your identity via the six-digit code sent to your inbox, then complete the subscription payment process.

3. 1 min

   Save your Secret Key

   1Password generates a unique 34-character Secret Key. Download the Emergency Kit PDF or copy the key to a secure, offline location immediately as this is required to authorize any new device.

   Note: Never share your Secret Key; 1Password support will never ask for it.
4. 1 min

   Define your Master Password

   Create a strong, unique Master Password to unlock your vault. This password is known only to you and cannot be reset by 1Password servers, making it the primary barrier to your data.

   Note: Use a long passphrase of at least 16 characters for maximum security.
5. 1 min

   Install the browser extension

   Open your preferred web browser and navigate to the extension store. Locate the 1Password extension, install it, and sign in to link the extension with your local desktop application.

   Note: Ensure your browser's extension sync is enabled for a seamless experience.
6. 1 min

   Enable biometrics

   Open the 1Password settings menu and navigate to Security. Toggle on Touch ID or Face ID support to allow for faster vault unlocking on supported hardware.

   Note: Biometric access remains tied to your local device hardware.