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    1Password Preferences: Keychain (Agile Format)

    The Agile keychain has several options that can be configured in the 1Password > Preferences > Security window.

    Location

    The current location of the Agile keychain is shown and can be changed by clicking the Move… button. The file is called 1Password.agilekeychain and is stored in your Library > Application Support > 1Password folder.

    You can also change the name of the Agile keychain itself. Its name is 1Password.agilekeychain by default and appears in Finder as an ordinary file. It is actually a bundle of files, so while the name 1Password can be changed to anything you want, the .agilekeychain extension should remain the same. Keeping the extension is important to ensure that it appears properly in Finder and responds correctly if you double-click it.

    Unlocking

    When 1Password is unlocked, the 1Password browser extensions are automatically unlocked by default. This saves you from needing to type your Master Password in multiple applications when unlocking the keychain. This is the same unlocking behavior used by the OS X Keychain.

    You can uncheck the Unlock 1Password and all browsers together option to disable this feature.

    Automatic Locking

    You can manually lock your Agile keychain at any time, but several automatic locking features are provided to increase your security.

    Inactivity Auto-Lock

    The Agile keychain can lock itself automatically after a period of inactivity. Both the keyboard and mouse are monitored. If inactive for a set amount of time, the keychain will lock, thereby protecting its contents.

    The length of this inactivity is configurable by specifying the number of minutes in the Keychain preferences. This feature can also be disabled entirely by unchecking the Lock after N minutes of inactivity option.

    Lock When Sleeping

    The Agile keychain will lock itself when the system sleeps. To prevent this behaviour, uncheck the Lock when sleeping option.

    Lock When Screen Saver Activates

    The Agile keychain will lock itself when the screensaver is activated. Disable this by unchecking the Lock when screensaver is activated option.

    Lock When All Applications Close

    The Agile keychain will lock automatically when 1Password and all browsers are closed. Disable this feature by unchecking the Lock when 1Password and all browsers are closed setting.

    Changing the Master Password

    You can change your Master Password by clicking the Change Master Password… button. You will need to specify the current Master Password, the new password, and then confirm the new password.