Hey there, welcome to 1Password! When using the desktop application of 1Password, on top of being able to easily manage and edit your items from the application instead of needing to use 1Password.com, you also have the ability to keep 1Password in your browser unlocked for however long the 1Password desktop application is unlocked. Additionally, because the 1Password desktop application is handling the unlocking, Windows Hello can be used to unlock 1Password for Windows and by extension, unlock 1Password in your browser as well. You're also able to manage large amounts of items in the desktop app (for example, copying a bunch of items from one vault to another). Answer from 1Password-Mallory on reddit.com
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r/1Password on Reddit: Benefit of Windows App?
January 6, 2023 -
I just switched to 1Password and am running the Chrome extension and using the website as well. I saw that there is a desktop app for Windows. What are the benefits to the app as to my current setup?
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Hey there, welcome to 1Password! When using the desktop application of 1Password, on top of being able to easily manage and edit your items from the application instead of needing to use 1Password.com, you also have the ability to keep 1Password in your browser unlocked for however long the 1Password desktop application is unlocked. Additionally, because the 1Password desktop application is handling the unlocking, Windows Hello can be used to unlock 1Password for Windows and by extension, unlock 1Password in your browser as well. You're also able to manage large amounts of items in the desktop app (for example, copying a bunch of items from one vault to another).
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Definitely install the 1Password desktop app. It really enhances the experience! As others have said, just try it and you will see the benefits. If you really do not, then you can uninstall it. I would agree with anyone who says, "Why can't this just all be in the extension?". However, I also find the 1Password Desktop App + Chrome Extension experience far better than the Lastpass experience was, so I accept that some things are just smoother in a Desktop App.
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r/1Password on Reddit: Do I need the Windows app?
August 26, 2024 -
I have the chrome extension and I use the website. Do I need the desktop app?
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I will say Windows Hello makes the desktop app and consequently the extension much more seamless
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You don't "need" to have it, no. I like it since it works well with the extension. This way I can have the 1password app open, open chrome, and it is ready to go. I say give it a try and see -- worst case you just go back to using the extension only :).
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