At this time, UIT is running the 1Password service as a pilot that is only available to [insert department]. We plan to offer 1Password organization-wide in the near future, at which time an account will be provisioned for all faculty, staff, and students.
Please visit the following links to learn how to download and set up 1Password for your specific device/browser:
You can find it in emergency kit, 1password app and in 1password website.
If you are planning to leave York, you can unlink your family account and continue to use it with a paid plan.
In the event that you forget your master password, please let us know by emailing infosec@yorku.ca or submit a Halo ticket by emailing askit@yorku.ca.
No, you should not be storing any of your personal, non-work, or non-school related information on your York Enterprise 1-Password account. Instead, please take advantage of the free family account provided to you after you register for 1Password at York.
For instructions on how to set up your 1Password Family account, please visit https://support.1password.com/link-family/.
Export Your Passwords: Open your current password manager and export your passwords to a CSV.
Sign In to 1Password: Access your 1Password account and go to the "Import" section.
Import Passwords: Select the exported file and follow the prompts to import your passwords into 1Password.
Create a Shared Vault: Sign in to 1Password, go to the "Vaults" section, and create a new vault for your team.
Invite Team Members: In the "People" section, invite team members by entering their email addresses and assigning permissions.
Manage and Share: Add items to the shared vault, and ensure team members have the appropriate access to view or edit the content.
Select your browser for that, e.g Google Chrome:
- Open Chrome:
- Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
- Visit the Chrome Web Store:
- Go to the Chrome Web Store at chrome.google.com/webstore.
- Search for 1Password:
- In the search bar, type "1Password" and press Enter.
- Select the 1Password Extension:
- Find the official 1Password extension in the search results and click on it.
- Add to Chrome:
- Click the "Add to Chrome" button, then confirm by clicking "Add Extension" in the pop-up window.
- Sign In:
- Once the extension is installed, click on the 1Password icon in the browser toolbar and sign in with your 1Password account credentials.
Even if 1Password's servers are compromised, it is extremely improbable that your passwords will be exposed. However, using strong, unique passwords and enabling 2FA wherever possible are always good ways to improve your security.
Each York user with a 1Password Enterprise account is also provided with a complimentary 1Password Family account that can be shared with up to 5 other people. To redeem your free Family account:
- Sign in to your business account.
- Click on your name in the top right corner of the page, and select My Profile.
- You should see a "Claim your free family account" section. Click on Redeem Now.
For more detailed instructions, please visit https://support.1password.com/link-family/.
Yes, you can link your old 1Password account to your York account.
Open 1Password: Launch the 1Password application on your device.
Add an Account:
- Go to the account settings or preferences in the 1Password app.
- Select the option to add another account.
Enter Account Details:
- Enter the sign-in details for your old 1Password account, including your email, Secret Key, and Master Password.
Verify Account:
- Follow 2FA verification steps required by 1Password to link the accounts.
Access Both Accounts:
- Once linked, you can switch between your York account and your old account, or access data from both accounts within the 1Password application.
1Password protects your data with strong security mechanisms. It uses end-to-end encryption, which means that only you can decrypt and access your data. Data is encrypted locally on your device before being transferred to 1Password's servers. The encryption keys are never shared with 1Password, therefore even 1Password cannot read your data.
Yes, you can securely share passwords with other users through 1Password. The tool offers features like Shared Vaults where you can grant access to specific passwords or items to other users. These shared vaults are also encrypted, ensuring that only authorized users can access the shared data.
If you unintentionally delete a vault, 1Password provides techniques for recovering your data. The application has a Trash feature where deleted things are retained momentarily before being permanently removed. Furthermore, if you use 1Password with a family or team account, you can frequently recover deleted vaults and items from backups that 1Password automatically creates.
Yes, 1Password supports and encourages the use of two-factor authentication (2FA) for an added layer of security. You can set up 2FA using an DUO, which will require you to enter a verification code in addition to your password when accessing your account.
You can sign up for 1Password using either your York email address or a personal email address. The choice depends on your preference and intended use. Using your York email might be beneficial if you are using 1Password for work-related purposes, as it can simplify account management and access within an organizational context.