Suggestion: Have an Archive Folder for Retired Password Entries

BiomedEngineer

Hey Agilebits team, there are many times when I create a login for use for a short amount of time, with no intention of using it again in the foreseeable future, but still would like to keep it around "just in case." Examples of such uses include visiting a computer support forum to help for one answer and not coming back after it's resolved, or after closing an online bank account but still want the login saved just in case I need to refer to a past bank statement.



The problem with keeping it around in the 1P database is that it takes up a bit of space, which will become a lot when such there are many such no-longer-needed entries. They also clutter the browser extension when you start typing a few keywords that they have in common with your intended search phrase.



So can you implement an Archive folder where logins can be safely stored, but would not show up in the browser extension and in the main list of logins? That help with having a clean view. They would only show up when you specifically select that Archive folder to browse in and in database-wide search fields.

khad

Thanks for the feedback! I'll pass your vote for this along to the developers. <img src='http://forum.agilebits.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />



In the meantime, you can set the "Display" value for items you don't want to see in the browser extension(s) to "Never Display in Browser". Here is a screenshot showing how:



[img]http://cdn.agilebits.com/k/img/1Password-20130116-164826.png[/img]



If we can be of further assistance in the meantime, please let us know. We are always here to help!

thightower

Been using this one a bit myself.

nancyagee

I want to second this suggestion. Besides keeping track of active passwords and accounts, I sometimes need to keep track of information that has changed over time. For example, my bank changes my ATM card number each time the card expires and a new one is issued. It is useful, however, to have a record of the OLD card number for reference purposes. Right now, I use Notes for this purpose, but it gets unwieldy doing it this way.

khad

There are a small number of items in my data file which titles I've prepended with an "x" to keep them grouped together near the end of the list.



But I'll pass your vote along as well. Thanks, nancyagee! <img src='http://forum.agilebits.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Chris100

I think this is a great suggestion. "Archive" would join trash and generated passwords as part of a safety net.



I've got a Tag called "Expired" for this sort of thing right now. I'd love to be able to hide them from view on the desktop (not just the browser.)

khad

Noted! Thanks for letting us know! <img src='http://forum.agilebits.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Oxon

Desktop:



I am using the Trash to store old records I may want to refer to again, closed bank accounts etc. Not a very satisfactory solution I have to admit, as they are mixed in with 'genuine ' deleted items (i.e. the ones I really don't want) but it does keep the 'Live' records free of the old stuff.



Every now and again I clear out the Trash to leave just the wanted records:

(1) transfer all of the 'wanted' items to a temporary folder

(2) delete the detritus thats left in Trash by emptying it and

(3) re-Trash the 'archive items' that are resting in the temporary folder (by deleting the temporary folder)



Hardly elegant!! Bring on an Archive folder.

khad

It sure could be handy for some folks. I'll pass your vote along. Thanks, Oxon!