1Password User Guide

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  2. Installing 1Password
  3. Registering 1Password

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    Installing 1Password

    Like most Mac software, 1Password is a snap to install. After you download the 1Password.dmg file, double-click to open it and follow these simple steps to get set up:

    Step 1: Drag the 1Password application onto the shortcut to your Applications folder

    1Password Install Disk Image

    Just in case you are an existing user, be sure to quit 1Password if it is running before updating to a new version. If you are asked to overwrite a previous version, select “OK.”

    Step 2: Double-click 1Password in your Applications folder to start it

    1Password Welcome

    You will be prompted to create a fresh new encrypted Agile Keychain that stores all of your 1Password Logins, Wallet Items, Secure Notes, and more. If you are an existing user, you can also choose to locate your Agile Keychain if you already have one.

    Step 3: Create a Master Password for your Agile Keychain

    Create a Master Password

    To protect all of your 1Password data, you must create a Master Password. This password is used to safeguard and decrypt your data, so make it a good one and be absolutely sure to remember it.

    Step 4: Let 1Password Work With Your Browsers

    Install 1Password browser extensions

    You will be asked to install extensions for browsers like Safari, Firefox, and NetNewsWire, which allow the deep integration that only 1Password can provide. These extensions let 1Password automatically fill logins, shopping cart information, and forms into websites. You can install them right away or wait until later.

    If you wait, though, you won’t get the full 1Password experience! Be sure to install these as soon as you’re ready.

    Other First-Run Tips and Need-To-Knows

    You will need to enter your Master Password the first time you start the 1Password application. That’s right, on your inaugural launch, we lock your keychain and require you to enter this password as a test to emphasize its importance.

    If you forget your master password, even we cannot unlock your data—which is the whole point of using 1Password in the first place! 1Password provides absolute security for your sensitive information. Etch your Master Password into your memory or, if you have to, write it down and store it in a safe place.

    Once you unlock your keychain, you can use 1Password’s preferences to customize how and when your keychain is locked. You can also use 1Password’s preferences to install or remove our browser extensions, customize keychain backup options, opt-in for future beta testing, and more.

    That’s it! You are now ready to enjoy a more secure, convenient Internet with 1Password and your favorite Mac browsers. If you have more questions about 1Password or our 1Password applications for iPhone, iPod touch, and Palm devices, don’t hesitate to check our FAQs or contact us in our support forums.