![]() Added an extensive new topic, “Learn About 1Password 8,” which explains what’s new in 1Password 8 (including controversial changes and missing features), why this book no longer covers 1Password 7 or earlier, and how to move from 1Password 7 to 1Password 8.Some of the most significant changes are: The sixth edition of this book is one of the biggest revisions ever, with hundreds of changes throughout to cover 1Password 8 across all supported platforms. I also noted which Macs support Unlock with Apple Watch. You can now reorder fields and sections as described in “Use Custom Fields ” I also removed that item from the list in “Missing Features.”.The desktop 1Password app now lets you choose a default vault for saving new items see “Use Multiple Vaults.”.Added information about another “coming soon” feature: the capability to unlock 1Password with a passkey see “Passkeys, WebAuthn, and the Passwordless Future.”.Corrected some details in the steps for initially adding an existing account to 1Password see “Enter Your First Login.”.PIN code support in mobile versions of 1Password 8 is officially coming soon see “Missing Features.”.Shortly after the release of version 6.0 of this book, 1Password made a few changes that I thought should be mentioned: How can 1Password provide a time-based one-time password (TOTP)?.What should I do about security questions, like the name of my pet?.How can I find and update weak passwords I created long ago?.What can I do quickly to get better password security?.What’s the easy way to prevent sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands at a border crossing?.How can 1Password help me with sites where I sign in with my Google, Facebook, or Twitter account?.Will passkeys replace all my passwords and make 1Password irrelevant?. ![]() ![]() How does the Universal Autofill feature for Mac work across browsers and apps?.Do I need the full 1Password app, or is the browser extension enough?.What about iCloud Keychain? Should I use that too?.Should I keep using my web browser’s autofill feature?.You’ll also discover the answers to key questions, including: Share your passwords: Learn to store passwords within a family or team hosted account, or even with people who don’t already use 1Password at all. Sync your passwords: Discover how a hosted 1Password account can sync all your data securely across your devices. You’ll also find advice on storing SSH keys, passwords for password-protected files and encrypted disk images, confidential files, software licenses, scans of important cards or documents, and more. Go beyond web logins: A primary point of 1Password is to speed up web logins, but 1Password can also store and autofill contact information (for more than one identity, even), along with credit card information. A special topic covers how to perform a security audit in order to improve poor passwords quickly. Understand password security: Get guidance on what makes for a good password, and read Joe’s important Password Dos and Don’ts. You’ll also find help with editing logins-for example, changing a password or adding further details. Find out how to create logins, sort them, search them, tag them, and more. Master logins: In 1Password, a typical login contains a set of credentials used to sign in to a website. Learn what has changed, how to migrate from older versions, and what new behaviors you must adjust to. What’s New in Version 8: 1Password 8 finally unifies features and interface across platforms and adds important new features-but it also includes some controversial changes. Meet 1Password: Set your master password, explore the various 1Password components, and decide on your ideal usage strategy. It does not include instructions for using earlier versions of 1Password. ![]() This fully revised sixth edition covers 1Password version 8 for Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, Android, and Apple Watch. In this book, Joe Kissell brings years of real-world 1Password experience into play to explain not only how to create, edit, and enter web login data easily, but also how to autofill contact and credit card info when shopping online, audit your passwords and generate better ones, handle two-factor authentication (2FA), sync password across devices using a hosted 1Password account (individual, family, or business), and securely share passwords with family members, coworkers, and friends. ![]() Wrangling your web passwords can be easy and secure, thanks to 1Password, the popular password manager from AgileBits. ![]()
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