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1Password - Troubleshooting: 1Password isn't working in your browser

This guide provides solutions for common issues with 1Password in your browser or desktop app. Follow the steps below to resolve problems and ensure a smooth experience.

Steps to Resolve Browser Issues

1. Verify Your Sign-In Address

Ensure you’re using uw-madison.1password.com when signing in.

2. Restart Your Browser

  • Close all browser windows.
  • Reopen your browser and unlock 1Password.

3. Restart 1Password

If you have the 1Password app installed, restart it.

Instructions for Mac

  1. Click the 1Password icon in the menu bar and choose Quit.
  2. Reopen and unlock 1Password.

Instructions for Windows

  1. Open 1Password.
  2. Click the ellipsis at the top of the sidebar and choose Quit.
  3. Reopen and unlock 1Password. 

Instructions for Linux

  1. Open 1Password.
  2. Click the ellipsis at the top of the sidebar and choose Quit.
  3. Reopen and unlock 1Password.

4. Update your browser and 1Password

Make sure both your browser and 1Password extension are up to date. 

For browser-specific updates (Find out what browser you’re using):

5. Restart your computer

Restarting your computer can resolve persistent issues.


If the steps above don't resolve your issue, please contact the UW- Madison 1Password Team at 1passwordadmins@office365.wisc.edu.



Important Note from UW Health: Please DO NOT store credentials for UW Health or Meriter systems in 1Password.




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1Password, password manager, issues, support, ticket, troubleshooting, problem, case, browser, not working 
Doc ID:
149403
Owned by:
1Password Team in Cybersecurity
Created:
2025-03-27
Updated:
2025-03-27
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, Office of Cybersecurity