1Password Unveils Platform That Lets AI Agents Log In Without Seeing Passwords

“1Password” has launched “1Password for Agents,” a platform that allows artificial intelligence agents to log in to user accounts without seeing passwords. An artificial intelligence agent is a program that performs tasks such as shopping and booking travel on a user’s behalf. The platform creates a security layer between the agent and the account. For each login, the user must separately grant permission from a trusted device.

The system first identifies the artificial intelligence agent using its digital key, then sends the request to the user. The user must approve the login request on a trusted device. After approval, the login is completed in the background. However, the password itself and one-time codes are not shown to the agent. The agent only performs the task assigned to it and does not gain permanent access to all sections of the account.

Until now, when an artificial intelligence agent reached a login page, the user had to enter the account credentials manually. This step interrupted the automated process and left the task unfinished. “1Password” is also working with “OpenAI,” “Anthropic,” and “Meta” to make the system operate more smoothly. The goal is to enable agents to complete complex tasks such as online shopping and booking travel while preserving user control.

The new feature will begin working for “Grok Bot” and “Meta Muse” first in the coming days. Support for “ChatGPT Work,” “Dots,” and “Claude Duet” will be added later, but no exact date has been announced. Eligible “Individual” and “Family” plans operating through “1Password.com” will receive the update for free. The feature will not be available for plans operating through “1Password.eu” and “1Password.ca.”