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Learn how to set up and use Apple Watch to unlock 1Password on your Mac.

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Help

Unlocking 1Password using your Apple Watch requires a Mac with a Secure Enclave.

Set up Apple Watch

Before you can use your Apple Watch to unlock 1Password, you’ll need to set up Auto Unlock on your Mac . Then follow these steps:

  1. Open and unlock 1Password.
  2. Choose 1Password > Preferences from the menu bar, and click Security.
  3. Select Apple Watch.

Now you can use your Apple Watch to unlock 1Password. But don’t forget your Master Password. Sometimes you’ll need to enter it instead of using your Apple Watch.

Use Apple Watch

After you set up 1Password to unlock using your Apple Watch, open the app. If 1Password is locked, you’ll see a message that “1Password is trying to unlock.”
To approve and unlock 1Password, double-click the side button on your Apple Watch.
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If you don’t see the prompt to unlock using Apple Watch, click the Apple Watch button on the lock screen.

Manage your settings

To change how often your Master Password is required instead of using Apple Watch to unlock, choose 1Password > Preferences from the menu bar, and click Security. Choose the duration from the Require Master Password pop-up menu.

Learn more about automatically locking 1Password.

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Get help

Sometimes you’ll need to enter your Master Password instead of using Apple Watch to unlock:

  • If you’re trying to change your Master Password
  • If the amount of time in Preferences > Security > Require Master Password has elapsed

If you still need help, follow these steps. Try again after each step:

Problems With 1password

  1. Make sure you have the latest version of 1Password.
  2. Make sure that you are able to use Auto Unlock on your Mac .
  3. Try turning off Auto Unlock , restart your Mac, then turn Auto Unlock back on.

Unlocking 1Password using your Apple Watch requires a Mac with a Secure Enclave :

  • iMac Pro (2017 and newer)
  • iMac (27-inch 2020 and newer)
  • MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (2016 and newer)
  • MacBook Pro (2018 and newer)
  • MacBook Air (2018 and newer)
  • Mac mini (2018 and newer)
  • Mac Pro (2019 and newer)

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