If you do almost anything online, you need a password manager to help protect your confidential information. And one of the best options on the market is adding a unique new feature, making it easier to find what you need depending on your location.
1Password Now Shows Relevant Items Based on Where You Are
With a recent update, 1Password has added the ability for you to assign a specific location to something stored in your vault. Instead of just a simple password manager, 1Password can be used to store almost anything you can imagine, like a Wi-Fi password away from home, an alarm code for your office, and pretty much anything else.
It’s easy to enable the feature for any new or existing entry. Just select Add a location.
When arriving at a specific location, the item will appear in the home tab of the 1Password smartphone app so you can find it quickly and easily. There is even a map view where you can see what data is tied to a location.
For current 1Password users, you’ll need to make sure to add the Nearby section to your home screen for iOS or Android. Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Open 1Password.
- Choose Home and then tap the Customize button.
- Scroll down and find Nearby. Select it to add to the home screen. You can also reorder your sections if necessary.
- Select Done.
- In the Nearby section, you’ll need to select Allow location access.
A Very Handy Feature for the Great Password App
I’ve been a long-time 1Password user and am thrilled to see this new feature. While I mostly use the app for online credentials, it’s also perfect for storing other real-world information.
As I get older, I sometimes forget simple things like a hotel room number or even Wi-Fi login information when away from home. But this new 1Password feature makes that much less of a hassle.
If you don’t have the multi-platform 1Password, I’d highly recommend checking it out. There’s a free, 14-day trial available on the company’s site.
For Apple users who don’t want to pay for a password manager, make sure to take a look at the native Passwords app. There are a number of reasons to like Passwords, like its simplicity and integration with Apple devices.
