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1Password Shortcuts

This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for 1Password on macOS, covering all 26 shortcuts organized into 5 sections. Whether you’re new to 1Password or looking to master advanced features, this cheat sheet has every key combination you need — from basic editing and navigation to app-specific power-user actions.

Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work in 1Password. Every time you use a shortcut instead of reaching for the mouse, you save a few seconds — and those seconds compound into hours over weeks and months. Start with the shortcuts you use most (copy, paste, undo, save), then gradually add app-specific ones as they become relevant to your workflow. Bookmark this page or download the PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.

Using keyboard shortcuts in 1Password reduces context switching between keyboard and mouse, helping you maintain focus and work more efficiently. Research shows that shortcut-driven workflows can save up to 8 working days per year compared to menu-driven navigation. On macOS, most 1Password shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.

Tips for Learning Shortcuts

  • Practice one new 1Password shortcut each day. Muscle memory builds faster when you focus on a single combination at a time rather than trying to learn them all at once.
  • Print or bookmark this page for quick reference while working in 1Password. Having shortcuts visible nearby helps bridge the gap between looking them up and recalling them from memory.
  • Start with the shortcuts you use most. In 1Password, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.

Global2

ActionShortcut
Show Quick AccessSpace
Lock 1PasswordL

App - Navigation7

ActionShortcut
Open Settings,
View Keyboard Shortcuts/
SearchF
Find in Current ListF
Switch to All Accounts1
Go Back[
Go Forward]

App - Item actions9

ActionShortcut
New ItemN
Edit ItemE
Save ChangesS
Open in New WindowO
Reveal/Conceal FieldsR
Copy UsernameC
Copy PasswordC
Copy One-Time PasswordC
Open Website & AutofillF

App - Window6

ActionShortcut
Toggle SidebarD
Zoom In+
Zoom Out-
Actual Size0
Minimize to DockM
Close WindowW

Browser extension2

ActionShortcut
Open Browser Pop-upX
Password GeneratorG

Frequently Asked Questions

Access 1Password shortcuts from your menu bar

KeyShortcut detects the active app and shows its shortcuts instantly. No memorization needed.