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Unlock desktop apps with biometrics (Windows and macOS)

In addition to being able to unlock Proton Pass on macOS computers with a PIN code it would make sense to also activate TouchID as an alternative unlocking option (just like on iOS devices).

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You can now unlock desktop apps with biometrics on Windows and macOS: https://proton.me/blog/proton-pass-identities-biometric-authentication

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  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Report

    Great to see Linux also getting the lo... oh, wait, nevermind.

  • Martin commented  ·   ·  Report

    And please consider all platforms; macOS, Windows, and Linux.

  • Martin commented  ·   ·  Report

    Like the iOS app which also runs on macOS the desktop app needs a login with fingerprint on Mac. Currently the iOS app has more features then the desktop app.

  • Terry Lee commented  ·   ·  Report

    Agreed, I want to use windows hello, and not a pin to access my browser extension.

  • Paprisake Surh commented  ·   ·  Report

    Yeah absolutely very important don't feel safe at all with weak PIN

  • Jim Q commented  ·   ·  Report

    It is both inconvenient and less secure to use a PIN to unlock passwords. This is really needed to make Proton Pass complete. Thank you for considering this request.

  • David commented  ·   ·  Report

    That + Windows Hello support which is basically the same for Windows

  • Nick Swenson commented  ·   ·  Report

    I will not switch to proton pass until the desktop app can be unlocked with biometrics. There's a good chance I do completely when this is implemented.

  • Kyle Slinn commented  ·   ·  Report

    Agreed. This is an essential feature that is the main blocker from me switching entirely from 1Password.

  • Tom H commented  ·   ·  Report

    I want to switch to Proton Pass, but the lack of this feature is a serious blocker.

  • afon commented  ·   ·  Report

    "If we could have this feature, it would indeed be much more convenient."

  • [Deleted User] commented  ·   ·  Report

    I'm suprised this has just a few votes. Such essential feature.

  • Alex commented  ·   ·  Report

    I would agree. I've been using proton pass for ipad on my mac and it had this functionality. it also allowed you to login with biometrics, which was super handy

  • Martin Spierings commented  ·   ·  Report

    Since the launch of the desktop apps, I wondered why they aren't available to unlock with Microsoft Hello or Apples biometrics. Nor yubi keys seem supported, which is weird for something that is so important to secure properly. The less security it has, the less likely people are going to use them.

    This and the lack of system tray availability for Proton Pass makes me use a competitor instead

  • Mitch commented  ·   ·  Report

    In addition to a PIN, ProtonPass should allow unlocking of the password vault using the fingerprint reader that many laptos have.

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