Getting Started
Installing
1Password for iPhone/iPod touch can only be installed directly from the iTunes App Store. All it takes is a simple download on your Mac or iPhone.
Launching for the first time
When you start 1Password on the iPhone/iPod touch for the first time, you will be presented with a Welcome Screen that asks you to setup an Unlock Code as well as a Master Password.
Unlike the Mac version of 1Password, the iPhone/iPod touch application will be constantly closed and opened throughout the day. Not only is the device turned off frequently (i.e. placed in your pocket) but only one application can run at a time so 1Password will be constantly closed and opened as you multitask.
Because of this unique usage pattern we did not want to require a Master Password every time 1Password was opened. Since you will often be accessing “less important” login details like Forum logins, Digg accounts, etc, we use an Access Code to open 1Password. The Access Code is a 4 digit number that allows you to quickly open 1Password without entering your full Master Password. Since the Access Code is short and only contains digits it can be entered very quickly, but as a consequence items protected only by the Access Code are not as secure.
For items that require a higher level of security, such as bank accounts, a real password is needed to keep your data safe and secure. These types of accounts are used less frequently so requiring a full password to be typed when using them will not be a burden.
You can configure each item in 1Password to be protected by your Master Password. In 1Password for Mac this is called a Security Level.
Adding Data
Once your Access Code and Master Password are setup, you will be taken to the Logins screen. Since no logins have been added yet you will see the welcome screen above. You can tap the + button to add a new login.
At the bottom of the Details View you can elect to protect the item by the Master Password.
Items protected by your Password will be encrypted with a different key and will require you to type your Password to view their details.
Syncing with 1Password on your Mac
Users of 1Password for Mac will want to keep their iPhone/iPod touch data in sync with their Mac. To start the sync process, tap on the Sync icon to bring up the Sync screen.
The local network will be searched for any running 1Password applications. If none are found you will be presented with the Search screen as 1Password continues to search.
To sync with your Mac, start 1Password on your Mac and then open the iPhone Sync window by selecting Sync > Sync to iPhone… menu item. This will bring up the iPhone Sync Window.
This window allows you to add new devices to sync with. To add a new device, you need to ensure the ‘Enable secure Wi-Fi syncing’ and ‘Allow new Sync Requests’ checkboxes are both enabled. Now go back to your iPhone/iPod touch and you will see your Mac listed on the Sync screen.
If you have more than one Mac then you will be able to select it from the list. Tap on your Mac in the listing to bring up the detailed sync window.
Notice how this Mac has never synced with this iPhone/iPod touch yet. Given that there could be many Macs and iPhone/iPod touchs on your network, by default each device needs to assume it cannot trust any of them.
Before any two devices can sync, they need to perform a secure handshake to establish trust between each other. Tapping Request Sync on the iPhone/iPod touch will initiate the process. The iPhone/iPod touch will generate a random number that you will need to enter on the Mac to verify it is indeed your device requesting a connection.
Entering this number on the Mac will complete the authorization process. This process only needs to be done once for each pair of devices. This is accomplished by generating a unique set of public/private keys for each device and sending one to the Mac to be used in the future to verify the identity of the iPod. The public key of each device is stored in the default login keychain on the Mac.
Once authorized, the status in the Sync Details window will change to Authenticated. You are now able to start the sync by tapping the Sync button. The sync is a true sync and will send and receive all the data required to sync the Mac and iPod.
Once completed, you will have an exact replica of your Mac’s data.
Using Logins
Once you added your data, you can use the Logins view to see all your Logins. Note that the titles and domains of each item are visible with just the Access Code. The Master Password is only needed when viewing the details of a protected item. You can only view the details of the protected item once the correct password is entered.
Clicking the arrow beside the web address will open the site in a browser and automatically enter your login details.