🔒 Strong passwords & passkeys
Automatically generate long, unique, random passwords for every account. 1Password also supports passkeys — the modern passwordless standard — for sites that offer it.
Password Security
1Password
UT Austin's enterprise password manager — available free to all faculty, staff, and students. Generate strong, unique passwords for every account, store credentials securely in encrypted vaults, and sync across all your devices.
At a Glance
Available toAll UT Community
CostFree
Provider1Password Enterprise
ReplacesStache (retiring 2026)
What You Get
Everything you need to stay secure
1Password handles the hard parts of good password hygiene — so you only need to remember one master password while every other account stays unique and protected.
🗄️ Secure vaults
Store passwords, credit cards, software licenses, secure notes, and identity documents in encrypted vaults. Only you — and people you explicitly share with — can see the contents.
🌐 Autofill & browser extension
The 1Password browser extension detects login forms and fills credentials automatically in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Works on desktop and mobile browsers.
🔗 Secure sharing
Share individual credentials or entire vaults with colleagues, teams, or family members — without exposing the underlying password. Revoke access at any time.
📂 Multiple vaults
Organize credentials into separate vaults — work, personal, shared team — each with its own access controls. Keep your UT accounts separate from personal ones.
📱 Cross-device sync
Install 1Password on your Mac, Windows PC, iPhone, or Android phone. Everything stays in sync automatically — add a password on your laptop, use it instantly on your phone.
Eligibility
Who gets what
All members of the UT community receive free access. Account type and features vary by role.
Faculty & Staff
Enterprise Account
- Full enterprise license for all UT work credentials
- Free 1Password Families account included for personal use
- Invitation sent to your EID@eid.utexas.edu email starting August 2025
- Managed through UT's enterprise tenant
Students
Free Personal Account (4 years)
- Free four-year personal account via student coupon
- Requires your @my.utexas.edu email address
- Full 1Password feature set on all personal devices
- Ideal for managing academic and personal credentials
Student Workers
Enterprise Account
- Enterprise accounts when managing departmental credentials
- Access controlled by department IT administrator
- Contact your supervisor or department IT to request access
Getting Started
Faculty & Staff setup
The rollout began in August 2025. If you haven't received your invitation yet, request access through the ServiceNow service catalog.
1. Check your EID email for your invitation
Look for an email sent to yourEID@eid.utexas.edu from 1Password containing a "Join Now" button. This is your personalized activation link — do not forward it to others.
2. Sign in with your UT EID email
When prompted for your email address, use the EID@eid.utexas.edu format (not your @utexas.edu or @austin.utexas.edu address). This links your account to UT's enterprise tenant.
3. Set your master password
Choose a strong, unique master password you haven't used elsewhere — this is the one password you'll need to remember. 1Password will provide a Secret Key as an additional security factor; store it somewhere safe.
4. Install the desktop app and browser extension
Download the 1Password app for Mac or Windows and install the browser extension for your preferred browser. Enable autofill in your browser settings to get the most out of the service.
5. Claim your free Families account
As a faculty or staff Enterprise member, you receive a complimentary 1Password Families account for personal use — covering up to five family members. Look for the invitation to the Families account within your 1Password app after signing in.
Student setup
Students receive a free four-year personal account using their UT student email.
1. Request your student coupon
Visit the 1Password service page in the ServiceNow catalog and request a student coupon code. You will need your @my.utexas.edu email address.
2. Redeem your coupon at 1password.com
Go to 1password.com, select individual/personal account, and enter your coupon code at checkout to activate your free four-year subscription.
3. Install on your devices
Download 1Password for Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android. Install the browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Your account syncs across all devices automatically.
Migration
Moving from Stache
Stache — UT's previous password management tool — is being retired. 1Password is its replacement. Plan your migration well in advance of the deadlines.
Export your Stache data now
Log in to Stache and export your credentials before Summer 2026. Exported files are unencrypted — handle them carefully and delete them after importing into 1Password.
Import into 1Password
Use 1Password's built-in import tool to bring your Stache export into your personal vault. Review and organize items into appropriate vaults after importing.
Questions about migration?
Review the Onboarding FAQ for step-by-step migration guidance, or email security@utexas.edu with questions.
Support
Need help with 1Password?
The Onboarding FAQ covers most setup, migration, and account questions. For access issues, missing invitations, or enterprise account requests, use the ServiceNow service catalog or contact the Information Security Office directly at security@utexas.edu.