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<blockquote data-quote="Lifeisabeach" data-source="post: 1929088" data-attributes="member: 38864"><p>So... I use 1Password 7. I personally don't recommend them anymore since they have gone all-in on subscription pricing and syncing over their cloud service, which I personally am extremely averse to. I'm still on a version that I paid for once a few years ago and syncs over iCloud.</p><p></p><p>That said... TouchID/FaceID works fine with 1P on Mac and iOS. On my iPhone, when prompted for a password, I get a choice to use 1P or Keychain.</p><p></p><p>You absolutely do NOT have to stop using Keychain. I know 1Password recommends you do, but there's no GOOD reason to not use both. I'm of the opinion that you shouldn't keep all your eggs in one basket. Plus... if you go the subscription route, you are now indentured to them. Decide to stop using their service or fail to pay? Wellllll.... it's a shame you can't access your own data now.</p><p></p><p>As for the video you refer to... well that seems to be correct. I just tested this myself and was surprised how easy this could be. I think it may be worth using a 3rd party password manager to store passwords since that manager can have its own unique password. Maybe keep using Keychain but NOT store your Apple credentials in it. Or take their advice and use the password manager exclusively, and delete your Keychain entries. Of course this is worth mentioning... one could be watching patiently enough; learn the iPhone passcode; then watch more and learn the password for the password manager, if lucky enough to spot them manually entering it if the FaceID/TouchID methods expire and require re-authentication. The better practice is to be aware of your surroundings and not enter these details if there is a risk of being observed. This includes the potential for security cameras to see you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lifeisabeach, post: 1929088, member: 38864"] So... I use 1Password 7. I personally don't recommend them anymore since they have gone all-in on subscription pricing and syncing over their cloud service, which I personally am extremely averse to. I'm still on a version that I paid for once a few years ago and syncs over iCloud. That said... TouchID/FaceID works fine with 1P on Mac and iOS. On my iPhone, when prompted for a password, I get a choice to use 1P or Keychain. You absolutely do NOT have to stop using Keychain. I know 1Password recommends you do, but there's no GOOD reason to not use both. I'm of the opinion that you shouldn't keep all your eggs in one basket. Plus... if you go the subscription route, you are now indentured to them. Decide to stop using their service or fail to pay? Wellllll.... it's a shame you can't access your own data now. As for the video you refer to... well that seems to be correct. I just tested this myself and was surprised how easy this could be. I think it may be worth using a 3rd party password manager to store passwords since that manager can have its own unique password. Maybe keep using Keychain but NOT store your Apple credentials in it. Or take their advice and use the password manager exclusively, and delete your Keychain entries. Of course this is worth mentioning... one could be watching patiently enough; learn the iPhone passcode; then watch more and learn the password for the password manager, if lucky enough to spot them manually entering it if the FaceID/TouchID methods expire and require re-authentication. The better practice is to be aware of your surroundings and not enter these details if there is a risk of being observed. This includes the potential for security cameras to see you. [/QUOTE]
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