1Password is making it easier to find passwords based on where you are

Date:
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:48:39 +0000

Description:
1Password users can now add a location to their data so logins appear exactly when needed.

FULL STORY ======================================================================1Passwor d app gains new geolocation-based controls New Nearby card on the homepage shows relevant data After successful labs testing, its available to all users now

1Password has added new geolocation-based features to help users get access
to passwords, PINs and codes, allowing password manager users to assign specific physical location to stored credentials so that they can interact with them more easily.

Senior Product Manager Danny Grenzowski explained how the app is no longer an exclusive tool for logins many users now use it to store things like hotel safe PINs, Wi-Fi passwords, gym locker codes and alarm codes.

Wouldnt it make life so much easier if you had a simple, quick way to find those items exactly when and where you need them? he wrote in a blog post . 1Password geolocation features (Image credit: 1Password)

Grenzowski revealed that the idea came to light during the companys Hackathon
a week for pausing normal day-to-day tasks and focusing on exploration and learning. After successfully trying the functionality within the 1Password labs area (where customers can get early access to new tools), the company became the first in its industry to offer geolocation-based features.

The post confirms that users can add just one location to any saved
credential or code. A new Nearby card in the apps homescreen brings up relevant details according to location.

A full set of instructions on how to set up location functionality within 1Password is available on a separate page .

The company confirmed that current location coordinates never leave your device, and that location data is never stored, shared or tracked. Users can also choose to disable the feature or restrict map data loading for added privacy.

In an increasingly mobile world, you need to rely on quick and seamless
access to your digital tools and data not just when you need it, but where you need it, added Grenzowski.

The feature is now available for existing users and new members, with prices for the platform starting at $2.99 per month with an annual commitment. You might also like Weve rounded up a list of the best password generators Proton Pass introduces Secure Links for safe password sharing Fancy upgrading your handset? Check out the best business smartphones



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