1Password for Employees
Overview
1Password is a secure password management tool for storing and organizing credentials and sensitive data. Texas A&M provides eligible employees with access for university business use. Technology Services has selected 1Password as the only approved password manager at Texas A&M University.
Data Security Compliance
- Allowed Data: University-Confidential
- FERPA: Not Allowed
- HIPAA: Not Allowed
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Restricted Data
- Not Allowed: Export and IRB controlled data, Personal Health and Financial records.
Getting Started
Only certain departments use 1Password. To see if you are eligible, please contact your department's IT support team. To activate a 1Password account, email password-management@tamu.edu to open a ticket. Follow the instructions in the activation email.
Your initial login to 1Password must occur in a web browser (this creates a trusted device). Then log in to the desktop or mobile app (opens in new window) to establish additional trusted devices.
Request
Departments Interested in 1Password should contact password-management@tamu.edu for more information.
Service Details
- Two types of vaults: Personal and Shared
- Personal vaults are private and created automatically
- Shared vaults allow collaboration and are created via web, desktop, or mobile app
- Texas A&M and 1Password cannot access vault content
- A 1Password Families membership for personal use is included (for up to 5 family members). It is separate from the TAMU account and is not supported by Texas A&M. Family memberships must be paid by the user if employment ends.
Features
- Centralized secure storage of passwords and sensitive data
- Individual and shared access options
- Free personal Families account with employment
- Available via browser, mobile app, and desktop app
Guidelines
- Use only for university business
- Store confidential data only
- Set up trusted devices to avoid login issues
- Maintain secure password practices.
Data Restrictions
Some types of data are not allowed in 1Password. Learn more about the types of data restricted from use.
Resources
1Password Support
- 1Password Support Home Page (opens in new window)
- Get the 1Password App (opens in new window)
- Get the 1Password Browser Extension (opens in new window)
- How to Import Your Passwords from Other Password Managers & Your Browser (opens in new window)
- Set Up Trusted Devices (opens in new window)
- Create, Share, and Manage Vaults in Your Team (opens in new window)
- Get a Free 1Password Families Membership When You Use 1Password Business (opens in new window)
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Contact Information
Last Modified: November 7, 2025