
Length is more important than complexity in computer security, so avoid extremely short passwords (1Password requires at least 10 characters). Though you can easily change your password if you are logged in, it cannot be easily reset if you are logged out, so be sure to note this password on your Emergency Kit and store a printed copy in a secure location.Ī good password is unique, memorable, and random, so take care when selecting yours.

Your Account Password is the password that you will type every time that you log into 1Password, unlock the Chrome extension, or open any of the apps for iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows. For more on Secret Key concept, see About your Secret Key and Find your Secret Key or Setup Code. For information on how to recover a Secret Key, see the article 1Password account management. The Secret Key is unknown to 1Password and cannot be automatically reset without an ArtsPool administrator initiating an account recovery process, so be sure to download your Emergency Kit and store a printed copy in a secure location as suggested by 1Password. It works in combination with your account password to encrypt and decrypt 1Password data on your device and must be entered the first time you log in on any new device. The 1Password Secret Key is an encryption key made up of 34 letters, numbers and symbols.

For more on 1Password's security features, see their articles on Security and Privacy and their security certifications. 1Password uses bank-grade Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encryption technology and includes a wide variety of security features to keep passwords safe.

Member accounts on 1Password are umbrellaed under ArtsPool's business account so members are not billed for their use of 1Password unless they decide to have more than one user account.
