1Password - Request and Activate a 1Password Account

How to request and activate a 1Password account.

How to Request a 1Password University Account

  1. Navigate to https://profile.wisc.edu/doit-services.

  2. If eligible for 1Password, you'll see it listed under Eligible Services.

  3. Click the Request Activation button to request your account.

  4. Look for an invite email from 1Password within the next 24 hours.

How to Request a Free Families Account

Free 1Password Families accounts are available for personal use. The Families account is separate from your UW-Madison University account, and you do not need a University account to redeem it. Instructions for redeeming a 1Password Families account: 1Password - Get a Free 1Password Families Account

For a detailed comparison of University and Families 1Password accounts, visit 1Password - University vs Families Accounts.


Activation Process

  • Look for an invitation email from accounts@1password.com with the subject line: "Join University of Wisconsin - Madison on 1Password."

  • Click Join now in the email and sign in with your NetID.

    • 1Password invite email
  • The browser you use to activate your account becomes your first trusted device.


Getting Started with 1Password

Here are a few tips to help you set up and start using your 1Password account:

  • Explore Best Practices: Visit Getting Started with 1Password at UW-Madison for recommendations and helpful tips as you get set up.

  • Install 1Password:

  • Sign-In Instructions: When signing in for the first time, update the sign-in address to uw-madison.1password.com.

  • Using 1Password: Visit 1Password - Using 1Password for details about how to use 1Password for saving passwords, auto-filling logins, and more.
  • Need Assistance? If you have any questions, contact the DoIT Help Desk for support.



Keywords:
1Password, request, new, account, activate, setup 
Doc ID:
147715
Owned by:
Peter V. in Cybersecurity
Created:
2025-01-22
Updated:
2025-02-04
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, Office of Cybersecurity