Security and privacy

About 1Password browser permissions

Learn about the permissions 1Password uses to work in your browser.

1Password requires browser permissions to save and sign in with your login details. Learn what those permissions are and why 1Password needs them.

Safari

PermissionDescription
Web page ContentsFill and save logins and other details on all web pages.
Browsing HistorySuggest login items for the websites you visit.

Firefox

PermissionDescription
Access your data for all websitesFill and save logins and other details in your browser.
Exchange message with programs other than FirefoxConnect to the 1Password app.
Input data to the clipboardCopy item details to the clipboard.
Download files and read and modify the browser’s download historyDownload files that you’ve saved in 1Password and diagnostics information.
Monitor extension usage and manage themesTurn off the 1Password classic extension if it’s installed.
Display notifications to youNotify you when there’s an update.
Read and modify privacy settingsSet 1Password as your default password manager and turn off browser autofill prompts.
Access browser tabsOpen and save URLs, and configure bookmarks.
Access browser activity during navigationSuggest login items for the websites you visit.

Chrome, Brave, and Microsoft Edge

PermissionDescription
Read and change all your data on all websitesOpen URLs, and fill and save logins and other details in your browser.
Display notificationsNotify you when there’s an update.
Manage your downloadsDownload files that you’ve saved in 1Password and diagnostics information.
Manage your apps, extensions, and themesTurn off the 1Password classic extension if it’s installed.
Communicate with cooperating native applicationsConnect to the 1Password app.
Change your privacy-related settingsSet 1Password as your default password manager and turn off browser autofill prompts.

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