Unlock browser extension with biometrics
Option to use touch ID or a fingerprint to unlock the browser extension.
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Trisha commented
This would be great!
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afon commented
I really hope that the browser extension will support unlocking using biometric methods like Touch ID.
a. For example, Bitwarden solves this issue by communicating with the desktop app.
b. Elpass (https://elpass.app/), on the other hand, uses a different approach. The browser extension is merely used to trigger the desktop app and autofill content, while all operations are handled within the desktop app.I prefer implementation b. because it ensures that the data on the local computer is stored in a single location, rather than having one copy in the desktop app and another in the extension (even if it’s encrypted). This also results in faster response times.
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Jim Q commented
This is very important to make it more secure. Also more convenient than having to type a code every time you want to add a password. Thank you for considering this!
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Suvo commented
Also Windows Hello PIN support
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Zvonimir commented
I was about to switch from Enpass to Proton Pass since I would love to use Hide My Email aliases. However, the moment I realized that I can't use TouchID for the browser extension, I decided to stick with Enpass for now. I hope Proton considers adding TouchID support for the browser extension in the future, as this would make it a viable option for users like me.
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TheTimmaeh commented
After I saw biometric unlock being added I got a fingerprint reader for my desk. Then I saw it's desktop only and not for the browser extension. I'd love to see this feature in the extension, either fully integrated or in synergy with the desktop app.
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Parker Tyler commented
They just added biometric unlock to the desktop app! Hopefully browser extension isn't far off.
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Secige commented
I can't believe that a company that's dedicated to privacy and security didn't realize how insecure it is to leave a PASSWORD MANAGER unlocked or locked with a weak PIN, please add Touch ID to the macOS app and Safari extension, this is critical!
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Terry Lee commented
This is super important to me and is a must!
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Béla commented
Biometric auth. is a must nowadays!
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juanjo commented
biometric authentication is a "must"
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Riyaz commented
Specifically, it would be great if the extension could support biometric authentication (e.g., fingerprint or facial recognition) for unlocking. This would add an extra layer of security and convenience for users who prefer biometric methods over traditional passwords/PIN.
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David commented
Please also include Windows Hello and not only iOS
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afon commented
I really hope we can have this feature.
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Nick commented
And the desktop apps
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Oliver A. Huber commented
When used with Mac OS and Safari, unlocking with Touch ID would be a useful addition instead of entering a PIN. Identical to iOS.
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clal commented
+3 La biométrie authentifie la personne, pas le pin code, la biométrie est ainsi plus sûre
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Nelethor commented
+3 to unlock with Windows Hello.
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Micha Mailänder commented
as an inspiration: heylogin does that via phone as 2nd factor, and it's a fantastic sign-in experience because it becomes completely passwordless
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jroddev commented
I makes me really uncomfortable that the extension auto-unlocks and I really don't want to have to remember another pin code.
For the Web Extension using the Browsers WebAuthn API they could add support for both Security keys like Yubikey and Device Biometrics like a laptops fingerprint reader.
This would also bring better alignment to the mobile apps.