How to put 1Password in 'Demo mode'

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1Password does a superb job at keeping your private information organized, and your online accounts safe with completely random passwords. Using Dropbox or iCloud, you're able to keep your payment information, private notes, and passwords in sync across multiple devices.

Late last year the 1Password iOS app was updated with a completely revamped look and new features, such as URL schemes and a feature called "Demo mode."

Demo mode is a convenient way to show someone how the app works without revealing any of your personal information during an impromptu tutorial. Once it's activated, you only need to enter a special password in lieu of your master password. To put the 1Password app into Demo mode, you'll need to enable the feature in Settings.

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Launch 1Password, go to the Settings tab, then tap on Advanced. Toggle the switch to enable Demo mode and close the app.

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Going forward anytime you want to show your friends how the app works without revealing any of your personal information, simply type "demo" into the master password field when you launch the app. Doing so will bring up a fake... [Read more]





by Jason Cipriani via CNET How To