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πŸ“1Password can replace standalone authenticator apps (like πŸ“Google Authenticator or πŸ“Authy) by storing and auto-filling time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) directly within Login items.

Source: https://support.1password.com/one-time-passwords/?mac

Check If a Site Supports 2FA

  • Search 2fa.directory for the site
  • Click the blue book icon β†’ follow the site's setup instructions
  • When you reach a QR code or character string, switch to 🏷️#1Password to save it

Save the OTP Code

Browser Extension (easiest for QR codes)

  1. Open and unlock the extension β†’ select the Login item
  2. Click Β·Β·Β· β†’ Scan QR Code
  • Text string only (no QR)? Use the Mac app or 1Password.com instead

Mac App

  1. Open and unlock 1Password β†’ select the Login item β†’ Edit
  2. Add More β†’ One-Time Password
  3. Click the QR code icon to scan from screen or clipboard (or paste the text string)
  4. Save

1Password.com

  1. Sign in β†’ select the Login item β†’ Edit β†’ Add More β†’ One-Time Password
  2. On the site, choose "enter code manually" to get a text string
  3. Copy and paste the string into the OTP field β†’ Save

Confirm the Setup

After saving, the site asks for a one-time password to verify. Copy the code from 1Password and paste it.

Using OTPs at Sign-In

Mac / Browser Extension: Fill your username and password β€” 1Password automatically fills the 🏷️#OTP. No extra steps.

Sharing Logins with OTPs

  • Share Login items (including OTPs) via shared
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