Sharing passwords is always a risky task. Of course, you should never send your keys through unencrypted messages or untrustworthy platforms. But this doesn’t just happen when we talk about logging into a social network or email, it can also affect Wi-Fi. Now, 1Password has launched a new feature so you can share your wireless network with greater security.
This is a simple function that allows other people to easily access your Wi-Fi network from their device, even without having to expose the password. We are going to tell you exactly what it consists of and why it is an interesting solution to maintain network security.
Share Wi-Fi with a QR
What 1Password has created is a feature that allows you to share your Wi-Fi network using a QR code. Basically, the user configures their network in the application, so that others can easily access it. First, they have to enter the name of the network and the password, so that it is saved and the QR code is generated.
Once you have completed this first step, you can generate the QR code and share it with other people. Others will simply have to scan it and they will automatically connect to the wireless network. They will not have to enter a username or password. Everything is quick and easy.
The idea behind this feature is to make it easier for people you trust to connect. For example, if a friend or family member comes to your house, instead of telling them the Wi-Fi password, they’ll just scan that QR code and they’ll automatically connect. No link or anything like that is needed.
It should be noted that this is not a new feature as such. In other words, there are devices that already have it integrated. However, the interesting thing is that it comes integrated with 1Password, a fairly popular application related to password management. One of its missions is to protect everything properly.
You’ll be able to use this feature in your 1Password app right away. All you have to do is update it to the latest version. It’s compatible with operating systems like Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android, so you can use it on your computer and mobile devices.
Why is it useful?
But is it really a good idea to be able to share Wi-Fi with just a QR code? Yes, it is. One clear reason is convenience. If you do things right, you’ll usually have a complex, long password with a mix of numbers, special symbols and numbers. If you have to tell all that to a friend, it’s going to be complicated. With this, they’ll just have to scan a code.
In addition, you reduce the risk of security problems. You will not be exposing the wireless network key, something you could do if, for example, you share it through a message. You will ensure that your network remains as protected as possible, without ever exposing the content of that access key.
It’s also interesting precisely for being able to create longer and more complex passwords. If you think you have to tell that password to another person, you might end up using one that’s easy to memorize and say. That’s a mistake, so using this feature can help you avoid mistakes.
