Security is not just a feature. It’s our foundation.
Every design decision in 1Password begins with the safety and privacy of your data in mind.
Uncompromising commitment to security
Everything 1Password does is guided by principles that put your safety first. One of these principles is that only you should have the keys required to decrypt your data.
Privacy by design
Our dual-key model ensures that even we can't see exactly what you've saved in 1Password. And we can't use, lose, or abuse data that we don't have.
Encryption you can count on
We use proven, industry-recommended encryption algorithms to protect your data. Cryptography prevents anyone from seeing items they’re not supposed to – servers and people can be tricked, but cryptography cannot.
Made for people
You don’t have to be a security expert to use 1Password. It’s simple to use, despite being very complex. We want the secure thing to do to also be the easy thing.
Open about our design
We are open and explicit about the security design of our systems so that we can continually improve. We are regularly assessed by independent experts to scrutinize our security design to make sure our approach is rock solid.
What makes 1Password so secure
1Password security goes far beyond end-to-end encryption. We’ve taken additional steps to limit your exposure to threats outside of 1Password. Learn about our security model.
Unique dual-key encryption
Your account is secured with two powerful layers of protection: a password – which we never store and only you know – and a 128-bit encrypted Secret Key.
Protect data in transit
Secure Remote Password authenticates your account without sending your credentials over the Internet. This prevents anyone from stealing your data while it’s in transit.
Alerts you to security breaches
Watchtower alerts you to password breaches and other security problems with your saved items.
Only works in verified browsers
1Password only fills your details after it verifies that your browser has been signed by an identified developer.
Removes secrets from your clipboard
To prevent people or clipboard tools from learning your secrets, 1Password regularly removes item details from the clipboard.
Always requires your input
To protect your data from shoulder surfers and browser-based attacks, 1Password only displays or fills data when you tell it to.
Security with the proof to back it up
We adhere to industry standards and regulations so you can be sure your personal or company info is safe. And we protect against evolving threats with third-party testing and the industry’s largest bug bounty.
Industry standards
1Password is SOC 2 type 2 certified and complies with the most stringent industry standards for data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Open and verified
We collaborate with other security experts to make sure our security is rock solid, and we publish the results of independent audits on our website.
Take a deeper dive into security
Our security model
See what makes our multi-layered security approach so powerful.
1Password’s security design
Explore our entire security design in our white paper.
Cybersecurity resource kit
Protect yourself at home and work from security threats.
Extending access management
Zero trust requires going beyond traditional identity and access management.
Security for everyone
1Password for businesses
Secure every app, device, and identity your employees are using with powerful access management.
Families and individuals
Get peace of mind for yourself and your family with a simple-to-use password manager.
1Password for developers
Develop faster with 1Password. Streamline secret management from your first line of code all the way into production.
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