[xg15]

That's the part I didn't get thought. If there is no way to tell then how exactly do you turn it off? (At some point, you want to turn it off after all)

If there is any kind of setting that lets you control travel mode, border control could just make it standard procedure to change that setting.

[passivepinetree]

In the article, the author mentions that you enable/disable travel mode online. Sadly, it doesn't look like this applies to those of us who have 1Password without a monthly subscription.

[SamBam]

So, if they're already in the business of demanding your passwords (otherwise this whole thing is irrelevant), why don't they just ask you to log into your 1Password account and see if you're in travel mode there?

[macintux]

They could, which is why I'd recommend not having your 1Password password with you. Disable travel mode once you return home.

[deong]

It doesn't really matter. If you're an American citizen, you can just refuse and they have to let you enter. They might confiscate your device, but they can't turn you away from the border.

And if you're not a US citizen, "I'm not physically able to unlock the account right now" doesn't buy you anything. There's no obligation that says if you do all you can physically do to accommodate their wishes, that you get to enter. If they want access, you either grant access or you get back on a plane. The only thing not having your 1Password credentials with you does is remove the choice of which you want to do.

[JonoBB]

You can only change that setting by logging into their website. The setting is not available in the app itself.