Hold the keys without sharing them
One password manager, stronger sign-in, two stewards, and recovery that has been tested.
TonightAbout 35 minutesThe family can get back in without giving everyone every key.
Protect in this order
- 01
Identity
Primary email, Apple/Google/Microsoft account, and password manager.
- 02
Money
Bank, cards, payment apps, shopping, and mobile carrier.
- 03
Memory
Photos, documents, cloud storage, and social accounts.
6 steps
- 1Password FamiliesThe house vault. Shared vaults, guest access, and an emergency kit.(opens in a new tab)
- YubiKeyPhishing-resistant sign-in for the stewards of identity, money, and admin accounts. Keep a registered spare.(opens in a new tab)
- Apple PasswordsiCloud Keychain as a family fallback — not the house vault.(opens in a new tab)
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