1Password Reviews

Signing up for 1Password opens the door to a set of convenient features that will help manage and secure your digital life. 1Password supports virtually every type of data – such as national insurance numbers and credit cards – making it the go-to app to store all kinds of information. But with such a wide variety, you need to be able to manage it all. By allowing you to create separate vaults, add tags, and categorize your credentials, 1Password makes it easy to stay organized.

1Password’s password generator lets you tweak every aspect of your new password. This offers a convenient way to customize your passwords so that they meet the technical specifications that differ from site to site. One of the unique features 1Password offers is its ability to streamline logging into sites with two-factor authentication enabled. This is done by simply adding the ‘one-time password’ label – it’s a straightforward and useful addition that eliminates the need for two different tools.

A Families or Teams account allows users to share items. The person in charge of the account has admin powers to create vaults, share data, and manage permissions. Plus, with the Travel Mode feature, certain vaults can be removed from specific devices or made inaccessible from certain locations.

1Password‘s import process is a breeze. The software pulls data from Chrome, other password managers, and CSV files. It’s really simple to manage the new credentials, as the software lets you go through the information, add labels, and allocate them to different vaults before adding them to your account.

A data breach often means the end of a small business – that’s why companies need a reliable password manager. 1Password offers an upgrade on its comprehensive app designed especially for businesses. Since the service is already so secure, 1Password’s business plans focus more on adding extra storage space and administration controls rather than security-related features. Right off the bat, business account vaults offer a more detailed setup. For example, admins can create a vault just for the marketing team with credentials that only those team members can see or edit.

But all it takes is for one employee to make a mistake for a hacker to get inside the company’s system. Fortunately, implementing online security policies and rules is a walk in the park with 1Password Advanced Protection. This neat feature allows admins to deny sign-in attempts from specific locations and outdated apps. Plus, it’s possible to monitor everything and take action when required.

Businesses have their own pricing structure divided into two different tiers. For smaller companies with up to 10 employees, the Teams Starter Pack offers the best value for money. It costs $19.95 per month and offers unlimited storage, 1GB of secure document storage per user, and five guest accounts.

Meanwhile, the Business subscription is a better fit for expanding companies. Besides all the extra features – such as more document storage and Advanced Protection – each team member gets their own Families account for personal use. Finally, large companies can contact 1Password to get a custom quote.

Like most password managers, 1Password’s web browser extensions save account details automatically. You can give credentials a user-friendly name, tags, and assign them to whatever vault you want without leaving the website. The browser extension also comes with an autofill feature, but the user has to either click on the 1Password button or use the specified keyboard shortcut.

1Password syncs your information across all platforms, whether that’s Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android. Data is automatically stored in AgileBits’s cloud servers, so your credentials are all conveniently kept in one place regardless of the platform or browser you’re using. For the more privacy-conscious, using a WLAN server or saving data locally is also possible.

The user-friendly mobile app comes packed with all the features available on desktop. Most importantly, it’s easy to navigate and only takes a few taps to access different vaults or add new passwords. Additionally, 1Password supports biometric unlocking and autofills (and autosaves) credentials on apps and supported browsers.

Although setting up the password manager takes a few steps, it’s an effortless process. First, you create an account on 1Password’s website and set a master password. Next, 1Password will generate a Secret Key – a string of 34 characters organized into seven blocks of different sizes. This key is needed every time you sign in on a new device or web browser. Fortunately, memorizing it is unnecessary because the setup wizard provides an Emergency Kit containing the key and other account data in PDF format.

From there, it’s simply a case of adding browser extensions and installing the software onto your devices. Things are sped up with mobile and desktop apps because the software uses a QR code to fill in your information instantly. For a better 1Password experience, it’s worth installing the browser extensions alongside the programs since the web interface – as pleasant as it is – is inconvenient without the apps.

Since 1Password works as your digital safe, it’s important to know what measures AgileBits developers apply to protect your data. 1Password features end-to-end encryption, which means your data is encrypted while in transit as your devices are synced. In addition, the password manager uses PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 for key derivation, making it harder for hackers to guess your master password through brute force attacks. It’s also worth mentioning that your master password is never stored within 1Password or transmitted over the network.

A neat feature of 1Password is Watchtower, which displays a list of all your vulnerable passwords (either old, weak, or duplicated). If you see a red vulnerability banner, then you know it’s time to update your credentials. Watchtower also integrates with the website Have I Been Pwned to warn you when one of your accounts was found in a data breach. Other helpful features include keylogger and phishing protection, and auto-logout.

To make sure 1Password keeps up with hackers, AgileBits runs a bug bounty program for any serious security vulnerability found in the software that goes up to $100,000.

1Password‘s pricing structure is as straightforward as it gets. For personal use, the company offers two options – Individual and Families. Both come as a yearly subscription, where the former costs $2.99 per month. The Families plan raises the price to $4.99 per month, but it allows for up to five people to share an account. In other words, for five people it costs $1 each month per user – which is the same price for each additional person you add to the subscription. The Families subscription also throws some extra features into the mix, including data sharing and permission management.

Regardless of the subscription you get – either for personal or business use – you can try out the password manager for yourself for free through the company’s 14-day free trial. Unfortunately, 1Password still doesn’t support PayPal. So, you can only pay for your subscription with a credit card. The company accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

Of course, these channels should be saved for more difficult problems, as you can troubleshoot most issues with 1Pasword’s support articles and videos. It’s fairly quick to find the topics you want to read about, as the support center is divided into categories and features a search bar. Another way to get help is by visiting the forum, where there are plenty of solutions from fellow users and 1Password support agents.