Secure Your Data
Now that all your data is in 1Password, be sure to completely secure it so that only you can access it.
Use a Strong Master Password
All your confidential information is encrypted using the OS X Keychain Services API that comes with every Mac. The strength of this encryption is dependent upon the strength of your Master Password.
Be sure not to use a password that is easily guessed, such as dictionary words or simple “algorithms” like replacing O’s and I’s with 0’s and 1’s. These types of passwords are easy to crack and therefore must be avoided.
Generally speaking, the longer your password the better. Be sure to select a password at least eight characters long, and increase the length depending on your security needs.
Automatically Lock Your Keychain
By default the 1Password Keychain will automatically lock after 60 minutes of inactivity and when your Mac sleeps. You can customize these settings in 1Password > Preferences > Keychain; click Change Auto-Lock and .Mac Settings:
Back Up Your Data
Often the biggest threat to our data is not theft but rather damage or loss. It is important to regularly backup your 1Password keychain data, which is all stored in this file:
/Users/your-user-id/Library/Keychains/1Password.keychain
1Password will automatically create a backup folder next to this file and periodically copy your keychain file there as a backup. While this is helpful in the event of accidental file deletion, it is important that you also backup your keychain to a remote disk in case of disk failure or theft.
You Are Now an Expert!
Congratulations! You made it to the end! You are now a Yellow Belt expert and ready to use 1Password.
If you want to make it to the Black Belt level, further training is available in the Features and Tutorials sections.