The original KeePass has always been Windows-only, but there are multiple KeePass-compatible apps for all platforms, and you’re free to pick whichever one is right for you.

However, I always somewhat regretted switching away from KeePass, which stores its encrypted database in a standardized, open format. (For evidence of my longtime 1Password loyalty, see “ 1Password 7 for Mac Offers a Fresh Look… for an Upgrade Price,” 18 June 2018.) KeePass was always rough around the edges, while 1Password was neatly integrated with the Mac and iPhone. It was made just for the Mac and looked the part. When I moved back to the Apple world in the late 2000s, I was drawn in by the shininess of 1Password. I’ve been using password managers for a long time, starting with the open-source KeePass in Windows nearly 20 years ago.

#1650: Cloud storage changes for Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive quirky printing problem.

#1651: Dealing with leading zeroes in spreadsheet data, removing ad tracking from ckbk.

#1652: OS updates, DPReview shuttered, LucidLink cloud storage.

#1653: Apple Music Classical review, Authory service for writers, WWDC 2023 dates announced.

1654: Urgent OS security updates, upgrading to macOS 13 Ventura, using smart speakers while temporarily blind.

If you’re using 1Password 5 or earlier and you want to upgrade to 1Password 8, contact 1Password Support for help. Learn how to migrate your standalone vaults from 1Password 6 for Mac to a 1Password account. If you’re using 1Password 6, you’ll need to upgrade to 1Password 7 and migrate your data to a 1Password account before you can upgrade to 1Password 8.

If you’re using 1Password 7, learn how to migrate your data to a 1Password account. If you’re using 1Password with standalone vaults, migrate your data to a 1Password account so you can upgrade to 1Password 8. Choose your 1Password account, then enter your account password. If you’re upgrading from 1Password 6, open the 1Password 8 app after you install it and click Sign In. If you’re upgrading from 1Password 7, you’ll see all your accounts when you open the 1Password 8 app for the first time. To get started, download 1Password 8 and install it. If you already have a 1Password membership, or if you belong to a team or family account, it’s easy to upgrade to 1Password 8. Upgrade if you have a 1Password membership After you upgrade to 1Password 8, get 1Password in your browser to save and fill your passwords.

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