Using 1Password For OTP

Overview

1Password is an incredibly useful service that can be used as a password manager, digital vault, random password generator, and form filler. A key feature of 1Password is its OTP (one-time password) uses. This feature allows for shared accounts that have MFA (Multi-factor Authenticaion) enabled, that you don't wish to tie the account to a single users mobile authenticator or SMS number. 

This article will show you how to use 1Password to store one-time password codes for shared accounts. This can avoid any situations where someone is locked out of an account due to a code needing to be shared. 

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How To Use OTP For 1Password

Set up two-factor authentication for a website

Before you can use 1Password as an authenticator, you’ll need to set up two-factor authentication for a website:

1. Search 2fa.directory for the website.
2. Click  next to the name of the website.
3. Follow the instructions the website provides.

When you see a QR code to scan or a string of characters to copy, continue with the next steps.

Save your one-time password code

You can save one-time passwords in the 1Password browser extension, in the 1Password apps, or on 1Password.com.

In the 1Password browser extension

1. Open and unlock the 1Password browser extension.
2. Select the Login item for the website.
3. Click  and choose Scan QR Code.

On 1Password.com

1. Sign in to your account on 1Password.com.
2. Select the Login item for the website and click Edit.
3. Click label in a new section, and enter One-time password.
4. Click  to the right of the field and choose One-Time Password.
5. On the website, choose to enter the code manually. Copy the code, then paste it in the One-Time Password field.

   If the website only supports QR codes, you’ll need to scan it using a 1Password app.

6. Click Save.

In the 1Password apps

Instructions forOpen and unlock 1Password.

1. Select the Login item for the website, then click Edit.
2. Click Add More, then choose One-Time Password.

   You may need to scroll down to see these options.

3. Click  the four dots to scan the QR code from your screen or clipboard.

   If you can’t scan the QR code, most sites will give you a string of characters you can copy and paste instead.

4. Click Save.

Confirm your one-time password

To confirm that you’ve saved your QR code, the website will ask you to enter a one-time password. Copy and paste the code from 1Password.