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* initial draft * codeblock e.g.'s * initial draft of f4e end-user doc * first round of feedback * feedback round 2 * feedback round 3 * update screenshots * safari/macos import guide sketch * adios, friendly name * cli note * fix typo * finish import from macos/safari * feedback round 4 * more feedback * updated diagrams * fix typo * linked custom fields & more release note items * new auto-fill unlock behavior for context menu & keyboard! * release notes - autofill unlock * new events * fixes to 'using sso' * updated KC screenshot & test step * KC URL * send extension & release notes * hide ios extension * updates to sso faqs * SEO desc's & tags * Key Connector > Impact on Unlock > Add a note for online dependency * clarify "account is lost" * add some references to CME * final edits * f4e * quick edit to RN
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@@ -10,12 +10,12 @@ description: "Learn how to autofill logins stored in the Bitwarden password mana
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{% callout success %}
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Most auto-fill functionality relies on the attribution of URIs to Login items. If you're unfamiliar with using URIs, see [Using URIs]({{site.baseurl}}/article/uri-match-detection/).
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**If your Browser Extension is having issues auto-filling usernames and passwords for a particular site**, using [Linked custom fields]({{site.baseurl}}/article/auto-fill-custom-fields/#using-linked-custom-fields) can force an auto-fill.
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Additionally, **basic authentication prompts** work a little differently than regular auto-fills. See our breakout article on [Basic Auth Prompts]({{site.baseurl}}/article/basic-auth-autofill/)
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Additionally, **basic authentication prompts** work a little differently than regular auto-fills. For more information, see the separate article on [Basic Auth Prompts]({{site.baseurl}}/article/basic-auth-autofill/).
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{% endcallout %}
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Bitwarden Browser Extensions have a unique **Tab** view, which automatically detects the URI (e.g. `myturbotax.intuit.com`) of the page displayed in the open tab and surfaces any Vault items with corresponding URIs.
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Bitwarden Browser Extensions have a unique **Tab** view, which automatically detects the URI (e.g. `myturbotax.intuit.com`) of the page displayed in the open tab and surfaces any Vault items with corresponding URIs. If you're unfamiliar with using URIs, we recommend reading [this article]({{site.baseurl}}/article/uri-match-detection/).
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When a Vault item has a corresponding URI, the Bitwarden icon will overlay a badge counter reporting the number of Vault items for that web page (*pictured below*).
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{% image autofill/disable-counter-badge.png Disable Badge Counter %}
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{% endcallout %}
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Simply clicking on the Vault item inside the Browser Extension **Tab** view will auto-fill login information to the detected input fields.
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There are a few alternative auto-fill options for Browser Extensions. In all cases (except [manually](#manually-auto-fill)):
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- The Browser Extension must be unlocked for the auto-fill functionality to operate.
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- In cases where a web page or service has **multiple** Login items with relevant URIs, it will auto-fill the last-used Login.
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Simply clicking on the Vault item inside the Browser Extension **Tab** view will auto-fill login information to the detected input fields. In cases where a web page or service has **multiple** Login items with relevant URIs, it will auto-fill the last-used Login.
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## Using the Context-Menu
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Currently unavailable in the Safari Browser Extension.
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{% endcallout %}
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Without opening your Browser Extension, you can right-click on the username or password input field and use the **Bitwarden** → **Auto-fill** option. Your Vault must be unlocked for this option to be available.
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Without opening your Browser Extension, you can right-click on the username or password input field and use the **Bitwarden** → **Auto-fill** option. If your Vault isn't locked when you attempt this, a new tab will open prompting you to unlock. When unlocked, the Browser Extension will automatically proceed with auto-filling your credentials.
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{% image getting-started/browserext/browserext-context.png %}
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## Using Keyboard Shortcuts
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Bitwarden Browser Extensions provide a set of keyboard shortcuts (a.k.a *hot keys*) to auto-fill login information. Your Vault must be unlocked for these options to be available.
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Bitwarden Browser Extensions provide a set of keyboard shortcuts (a.k.a *hot keys*) to auto-fill login information. If your Vault isn't locked when you attempt this, a new tab will open prompting you to unlock. When unlocked, the Browser Extension will automatically proceed with auto-filling your credentials.
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To auto-fill login information, use the following **default** shortcuts. If there are multiple Login items with the detected URI, the last-used login will be used for the auto-fill operation. You can cycle through multiple Logins by repeatedly using the keyboard shortcut:
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Bitwarden can do more than just [auto-fill your usernames and passwords]({{site.baseurl}}/article/auto-fill-browser/)! **Bitwarden Browser Extensions** can auto-fill [custom fields]({{site.baseurl}}/article/custom-fields) to simplify fill-in of security questions, PINS, and more using the [unique Tab view]({{site.baseurl}}/article/auto-fill-browser/)).
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Additionally, if your Browser Extension is having issues auto-filling usernames and passwords for a particular site, using [Linked custom fields](#using-linked-custom-fields) can force an auto-fill.
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## Auto-fill Custom Fields
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{% callout success %}
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It's important to name the custom field correctly in order for auto-fill to work. [Learn how to name custom fields]({{site.baseurl}}/article/custom-fields/#custom-field-names).
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It's important to name the custom field correctly in order for auto-fill to work ([learn more]({{site.baseurl}}/article/custom-fields/#custom-field-names)).
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To auto-fill custom fields:
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The Browser Extension will find any fields that match the [custom field name]({{site.baseurl}}/article/custom-fields/custom-field-names) and auto-fill that field's value.
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### Using Linked Custom Fields
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Linked custom fields can be used to solve issues where your Browser Extension can't auto-fill usernames and passwords for a particular site. To create and auto-fill a Linked custom field:
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1. In the **Custom Fields** section of a Vault item's **Edit Item** panel, choose **Linked** from the dropdown and select {% icon fa-plus %} **New Custom Field**:
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{% image features/linked-custom-field.png Add a Linked Custom Field %}
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2. In the **Name** input, [give the custom field a name]({{site.baseurl}}/article/custom-fields/#custom-field-names) that corresponds to the username or password's HTML form element `id`, `name`, `aria-label`, or `placeholder`.
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{% callout success %}You can get the right value by right-clicking the form element and using the **Copy Custom Field Name** context menu option:<br><br>{% image features/custom-fields-contextmenu.png %}{% endcallout %}
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3. From the **Value** dropdown, select **Username** or **Password** depending on which credential you're having trouble auto-filling. In many cases, you'll need to create a Linked custom field for each.
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4. **Save** the changes to your Vault item.
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Now that you've created one or more Linked custom fields, you can auto-fill using the [method described in an earlier section](#auto-fill-custom-fields). When you do, your Browser Extension will auto-fill the username, password, or both into the HTML form element given for a field Name.
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## Special Auto-fill Scenarios
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### HTML `<span>` Elements
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- **Text**: Field value stores a freeform input (text, numbers, etc.)
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- **Hidden**: Field value stores freeform input that is hidden from view (particularly useful for Organizations using the [Hide Password access control]({{site.baseurl}}/article/user-types-access-control/#granular-access-control)).
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- **Boolean**: Field value stores a boolean value (true/false).
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- **Linked**: Field value is linked to the item's Username or Password. Given the [right field name](#custom-field-names), Linked custom fields can be used to solve issues where your Browser Extension can't auto-fill usernames and passwords for a particular site ([learn more]({{site.baseurl}}/article/auto-fill-custom-fields/#using-linked-custom-fields)).
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{% callout success %}
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#### Custom Fields for Keys
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