Cheat Sheet #day33 - 1Password

1Password Cheatsheet

Getting Started

• Download 1Password: 1Password Download Page

• Create an Account: Sign up on the 1Password website to create your account.

Basic Navigation

• Vaults: Organize your items into different vaults for better management.

• Categories: Different types of items like Logins, Secure Notes, Credit Cards, Identities, etc.

• Tags: Add tags to items for easy searching and organization.

Adding Items

1. Add a Login:

   • Open 1Password.

   • Click the "+" button or "New Item".

   • Select "Login" and fill in the details (URL, username, password).

   • Click "Save".

2. Add a Secure Note:

   • Click "New Item".

   • Select "Secure Note".

   • Enter your note and save it.

3. Add a Credit Card:

   • Click "New Item".

   • Select "Credit Card".

   • Enter your card details and save.

Using 1Password in Your Browser

1. Install the Browser Extension:

   • Go to the 1Password extension page for your browser.

   • Install the extension.

2. Autofill Logins:

   • Go to a login page.

   • Click the 1Password icon in your browser toolbar.

   • Select the login you want to use.

Security Features

• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):

  • Add 2FA to your accounts using 1Password's built-in authenticator.

  • Save backup codes securely in 1Password.

• Watchtower:

  • Go to the Watchtower section in 1Password.

  • Check for weak, reused, or compromised passwords.

Managing Vaults

1. Create a New Vault:

   • Go to the Vaults section.

   • Click "Create Vault" and name your new vault.

2. Move Items Between Vaults:

   • Select the item you want to move.

   • Click the "..." button and choose "Move to Vault".

Sharing Items Securely

1. Share an Item:

   • Select the item you want to share.

   • Click the "Share" button or the "..." button and choose "Share".

   • Choose how you want to share the item (email, link, etc.).

2. Shared Vaults:

   • Create a shared vault for teams or family members.

   • Add members to the shared vault with appropriate permissions.

Backup and Recovery

• Backup Your Vault:

  • 1Password automatically backs up your vault.

  • You can also export your vault manually by going to Settings > Export.

• Emergency Kit:

  • Download your Emergency Kit from your 1Password account.

  • Store it securely as it contains your account details and Secret Key.

Tips and Tricks

• Keyboard Shortcuts:

  • Open 1Password mini: Ctrl + Shift + Space (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + Space (Mac).

  • Search 1Password: / in 1Password mini.

• Custom Fields:

  • Add custom fields to items to store additional information.

• Watchtower Alerts:

  • Enable Watchtower to get alerts about security vulnerabilities, reused passwords, and more.

• 1Password X:

  • Use 1Password X, a standalone browser extension, for a streamlined experience.

Mobile App Features

• Unlock with Biometrics: Use fingerprint or face recognition to unlock 1Password.

• Password Autofill: Enable autofill in your phone’s settings for easier login on mobile apps.

• Secure Notes: Access and create secure notes on the go.

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1Password is a comprehensive tool for managing passwords and sensitive information securely. This cheatsheet provides a quick reference to its core features, helping you to leverage 1Password effectively in your daily activities.