Windows 11 to Integrate 1Password for Seamless Passkey Management

Microsoft has announced a new partnership with 1Password to bring integrated passkey support directly into Windows 11, marking a notable step forward in passwordless authentication for the operating system.

The feature is currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel as part of Preview Build 26200.5670.

The integration allows users to manage and use passkeys stored in 1Password through Windows 11’s native credential manager interface. The implementation is part of a broader move by Microsoft to support plugin-based passkey providers, aiming to make sign-ins more secure and convenient across devices and services. Once enabled, users can authenticate using Windows Hello via fingerprint, facial recognition, or PIN, to unlock passkeys stored in 1Password when logging in to supported websites.

According to Microsoft’s announcement, the integration is being released gradually and requires a few setup steps: users must install the 1Password Beta, enable plugin credential manager support via system settings, and complete verification through Windows Hello.

1Password, developed by AgileBits Inc., is one of the most widely used secure password managers, known for its cross-platform support and emphasis on end-to-end encryption. With this move, 1Password becomes one of the first third-party services to natively plug into Windows 11’s new passkey infrastructure. The passkey standard, which is based on FIDO2/WebAuthn protocols, is positioned as a phishing-resistant alternative to traditional passwords, replacing them with cryptographic credentials that never leave the user’s device.

This deeper integration positions Windows 11 as a more active participant in the emerging passwordless ecosystem, particularly as Microsoft continues to promote Windows Hello as a secure and convenient biometric authentication method. The new plugin architecture also signals that Microsoft intends to expand passkey support to other credential manager developers in the future. Documentation for plugin implementation is already available for developers interested in adding Windows integration to their password management tools.

For users interested in trying the new feature, the integration is only available in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program for now. Users will need to install the latest Insider build (26200.5670) and manually enable the passkey plugin support under Settings > Passkeys > Advanced options.

This feature is expected to be part of Windows 11’s 25H2 update later in 2025, pending broader testing and feedback from Insiders. It is important for users to note that, even when using passkeys, they should ensure their 1Password vault is protected with a strong, unique master password, and that two-factor authentication is enabled wherever the option is available.