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# How to install and update the browser extensions

Thanks for using 1Password! We have recently introduced an all-new extension with some great new features. As a result, you may need to perform a one-time installation of our new extension to continue using 1Password with the latest version of your browser. After that, your browser will update the 1Password extension automatically!

## How to update 1Password

This is an important first step. Since we are always improving 1Password, you will want to be sure you are running the very latest version just in case there are updates which are required for compatibility with the specific browser version you are using.

1. Open 1Password
2. Select Check for Updates from the 1Password application menu
3. If an update is available, a dialog appears explaining its new features and fixes. Click the “Install Update” button to begin the process
4. Once the download finishes, restart 1Password when prompted
5. Enjoy 1Password

## How to install the Safari extension

Before installing the extension, please check for the latest version of 1Password as detailed in the process above.

Then click this link in Safari to download the the Safari extension and follow the instructions on that page.

- Enable Extensions: If the 1Password icon does not appear on the left side of Safari’s toolbar, go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions and verify that Extensions are enabled
- Enabled Automatic Updates: On that same Safari Extensions preference pane, click “Updates” in the bottom left corner and ensure that “Install Updates Automatically” is enabled.

- Restart the 1Password Agent: If you are still having trouble, open 1Password and select Help > Troubleshooting > Restart Agent form the menu bar and then Restart Safari:

  - Snow Leopard users: press Command-Q
  - Lion users: press Option-Command-Q (this completely clears its cache) but note that you will lose all your open windows and tabs so bookmark any as necessary

Once you’re done, you may familiarize yourself with the extension in our introduction and FAQs.

## How to update the Safari extension

By default Safari will update the 1Password extension automatically, but performing a manual update is simple:

1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions and compare the latest version of your 1Password extension to our extension changelog

2. If automatic updates are enabled (which we recommend) but you know a newer version is available, temporarily disable the automatic option which should display any update available

3. Click the Install button, then reenable automatic updates to let Safari continue to update you automatically

4. Restart the 1Password Agent: Open 1Password and go to Help > Troubleshooting > Restart Agent

5. Restart Safari:

   - Snow Leopard users: press Command-Q
   - Lion users: press Command-Option-Q (this completely clears its cache) but note that you will lose all your open windows and tabs so bookmark any as necessary (Note: If you disabled “Restore windows when quitting and re-opening apps’ in System Preferences > General then please use Command-Q to quit Safari under Lion)

## How to install the Firefox extension

Before installing the extension, please check for the latest version of 1Password as detailed in the process above.

Then click this link in Firefox to download the the Firefox extension and follow the instructions on that page.

## How to update the Firefox extension

By default Firefox will update the 1Password extension automatically, but performing a manual update is simple:

1. Open Firefox
2. Select Tools > Add-ons from the menu bar
3. Click the “gear” button to the left of the search field
4. Select “Check for Updates”

If you have disabled automatic extension updates in Firefox, you can enable them again by ensuring that “Update Add-ons Automatically” is checked in that same menu.

## How to install the Google Chrome extension

Before installing the extension, please check for the latest version of 1Password as detailed in the process above.

Then click this link in Chrome to download the the Chrome extension and follow the instructions on that page.

## How to update the Google Chrome extension

Google Chrome will update the 1Password extension automatically, but performing a manual update is still possible:

1. Open Chrome
2. Select Window > Extensions from the menu bar
3. Click on “Developer mode” in the upper right corner
4. Click the “Update extensions now” button

## How to opt into 1Password betas

We often issue 1Password “beta” releases, which are optional downloads for customers who want to help us test our latest features and fixes. Here is how to opt into our 1Password beta process:

1. Open 1Password
2. Select 1Password > Preferences from the menu bar
3. On the Updates pane, check the box to “Include Beta versions”
4. Click the “Check Now” button

You can also opt in to individual browser extension betas from within 1Password as well.

1. Click the “Install Extensions” button on the Browsers preference pane
2. On the resulting page, check the box to “Allow beta extensions”
3. Click the download link for the browser you are using
4. Repeat these steps in each browser where you wish to use beta extensions

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