Top password manager 1Password recently released its new “Sign in with” feature, which enables users to save and fill in the login information they use for third-party “Single Sign On” providers.
Single sign-on (SSO) allows employees to sign into a variety of their accounts with just one secure identity, rather than creating and managing separate usernames and passwords for each website.
Third-party providers supported by the new extension include Google, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, Okta, and GitHub.
Why launch?
Although SSO is certainly a useful tool for many users, 1Password claims to have identified some problems with this approach.
“While single sign-on is useful in reducing the number of passwords required, it can still be difficult for people to keep tabs on which third-party provider was used. [to create an account]said Steve Wun, product manager at 1Password.
“The new browser add-on feature alleviates this by allowing users to log into their favorite apps and websites with a single click.”
The company recently revealed research claiming that more than a quarter (26%) of employees have given up doing something at work to avoid the hassle of logging in, while nearly half of employees use personal accounts like Google or Facebook for SSO at work.
Where can I register?
The new solution is currently available to 1Password customers with family or business accounts and will include support for most mainstream browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Brave and Edge.
1Password has been active when it comes to implementing new technology. In November 2022, Won announced that the password manager would add support for passkeys, the prominent biometric login standard, from 2023 onwards.
