1Password now functions as the default passkey manager for Windows 11, leveraging a new Windows API. This update allows users of 1Password's latest version and Windows 11's current build to replace the default credential manager with 1Password.
Integration Guidelines
To enable 1Password as your passkey manager, first ensure both 1Password and Windows 11 are updated. Navigate to 1Password Settings > Autofill, activate 'Show passkey suggestions,' and set 1Password in Windows Settings > Accounts > Passkeys > Advanced options. This will configure Windows to use 1Password for saving passkeys.
User Experience and Alternatives
1Password's integration allows creating, syncing, and managing passkeys across devices while Windows Hello manages local authentication. Other password managers, including Bitwarden and Dashlane, are expected to introduce similar support soon. Passkeys are designed to improve convenience by supplementing traditional credentials, though entirely passwordless systems require additional backup measures.
This enhanced functionality ensures that passkeys can be efficiently managed with 1Password, offering a streamlined experience across devices.
