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1Password Adds Device Unlock on Mac and Windows for Personal Plans

Presets let users choose how often it locks on each machine, leaving enterprise policies intact.

Overview

  • The desktop app can now open automatically when you unlock a Mac or PC using Face ID, Touch ID, a PIN, or your system password.
  • Users pick from three optional presets—Convenient, Balanced, Strict—that determine auto-unlock behavior and how frequently reauthentication occurs.
  • A preview toggle exposes deeper controls, such as using the device password instead of biometrics or staying signed in longer.
  • The rollout begins for Individual and Family accounts, while Business and Enterprise customers await a separate release with administrator oversight unchanged.
  • Settings apply per device and do not sync, and those choosing more flexible options are prompted to generate a recovery code; mobile already offered a similar option with a short reopen window.