How to Set Up 1Password

Quick summary

This demo walks you through how to set up 1Password from scratch, covering account creation, email verification, and Secret Key storage. Follow these steps to get your 1Password account fully configured and ready to store passwords securely.

Steps

1. Open your browser, go to 1password.com, choose a plan, and click "Try Free for 14 Days" to start the sign-up process.
2. Enter your name and work email address, then click Next — this email becomes the login identifier for your account.
3. Open your inbox, copy the verification code from the 1Password email, paste it into the field, and click Next twice to continue.
4. Create a strong Master Password that only you know — this is the primary credential used to unlock your 1Password vault.
5. Download and save your Emergency Kit, which contains your Secret Key — store it somewhere safe in case you ever need to recover your account.
6. Install the 1Password browser extension or desktop app to start saving and autofilling passwords across your devices.
7. Add your first saved password or import existing credentials to begin using your secure password vault.