Apple Adds Travel Mode Feature to 1Password
Apple’s latest software update includes a new feature for 1Password users that allows them to remove all passwords, credit cards, and other sensitive data from their devices when travelling. The feature, called “Travel Mode,” is designed to protect users if they are ever forced to hand over their devices to security agents while travelling.
What Is Travel Mode?
1Password’s Travel Mode allows users to temporarily remove all vaults that contain passwords and other secure information that they don’t want to have access to when travelling. Any vaults marked as “safe for travel” can be kept on the user’s device. Once Travel Mode is deactivated, the missing vaults will sync across all devices again.
Why Do You Need Travel Mode?
Travelling can be stressful, especially when it comes to security at the border. Many travellers are now being asked to unlock their devices and hand them over to security agents who might search through them for sensitive information. Travel Mode offers a way to protect your privacy when travelling by disabling access to sensitive data that you don’t want to give away.
How Does Travel Mode Work?
Travel Mode requires some work to set up, but it goes a long way in resolving the problem of potential data breaches while travelling. You can mark certain “vaults” safe for travel, and when you enable Travel Mode from the web, all vaults that aren’t marked safe will be pulled from any devices they were synced to. After deactivating Travel Mode, missing vaults will sync across all devices.
What Are The Downsides of Using Travel Mode?
Using Travel Mode requires you to lose access to some of your data. You might need to create a separate travel-friendly vault that stores only basic passwords that you might need to get through a trip. The process might feel like a hassle, but for anyone worried about their sensitive information falling into the wrong hands, it’s worth the extra effort.
What Are The Benefits of Using Travel Mode?
Travel Mode offers peace of mind for anyone travelling with sensitive information on their device that they don’t want to share with others, especially third-party security agents with unknown motives. It also gives you complete control over your data.
How Can Companies Benefit from Travel Mode?
AgileBits, the creator of 1Password, designed Travel Mode to protect their employees’ vaults during work trips. Companies using 1Password Teams have control over Travel Mode on their employees’ accounts. By enabling Travel Mode for their employees, companies can add a layer of extra security to protect sensitive company or client data during business trips.
What Are The Requirements To Use Travel Mode?
To use Travel Mode, you need to be a 1Password subscriber with a paid account. The feature is available for macOS, iOS, Windows, and Android.
How Do You Activate Travel Mode?
You can activate Travel Mode from the web by following a few simple steps. Log in to your 1Password account and open the “Vaults” menu. Select the vaults you want to mark as safe for travel and click the “Safe for Travel” button. Once your vaults are marked safe, activate Travel Mode from the web to enable your temporary vault removal.
How Long Can You Keep Travel Mode Activated?
You can keep Travel Mode activated for as long as you need while you are travelling. However, you will lose access to any vaults that do not have the “Safe for Travel” button selected. Once you deactivate Travel Mode, missing vaults will sync across all devices again.
Is Travel Mode Available to Everyone?
Travel Mode is a feature exclusive to 1Password subscribers. To use Travel Mode, you need to have a paid account with 1Password.
Can You Use Travel Mode to Protect Against Malware or Hackers?
Travel Mode is not intended to protect you from malware or hackers. Travel Mode is designed exclusively to protect you from security agents or anyone who might try to access your device asking to search through your personal data without your consent.
Can You Get A Refund If You Don’t Like the Travel Mode Feature?
1Password offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for new customers who want to try out their services. If you try 1Password and decide that it’s not for you, you can request a refund within 30 days of signing up.
Conclusion
Apple’s latest software update includes Travel Mode, a new feature that benefits 1Password subscribers who want to protect their personal and confidential data when travelling. Travel Mode allows users to temporarily remove all vaults that contain passwords and other secure data and keep only the safe vaults on their device. Once the user deactivates Travel Mode, missing vaults will sync across all devices again. Travel Mode is easy to use and offers peace of mind for anyone who travels with sensitive data on their device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is Travel Mode available for free?
A1. No, Travel Mode is a feature exclusive to 1Password subscribers. To use Travel Mode, you need to have a paid account with 1Password.
Q2. Can I activate Travel Mode on more than one device?
A2. Yes, you can activate Travel Mode on as many devices as you want. However, you will have to go through the “Safe for Travel” marking process for each device individually to keep your sensitive data safe.
Q3. Can third-party apps access my 1Password data when Travel Mode is activated?
A3. No, third-party apps that try to access your 1Password data when Travel Mode is activated will not be able to access any of your sensitive data that was pulled for safety reasons.
Q4. Does Travel Mode work outside the US?
A4. Yes, Travel Mode works in any location, regardless of your country or region.
Q5. How long does it take to set up Travel Mode?
A5. Setting up Travel Mode should take no longer than a few minutes if you have already marked some vaults safe for travel. If you don’t have any marked safe, you will have to spend some extra time marking them each safe individually.