# New MSP capabilities for simpler client onboarding and stronger control

DevFeed: [New MSP capabilities for simpler client onboarding and stronger control](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/new-msp-capabilities-for-simpler-client-onboarding-and-stronger-control-1940.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://1password.com/blog/new-msp-capabilities-for-client-onboarding>)

Author: info@1password.com (Elgin McLaren)

Published: 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on 1Password Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-1password-blog.md>)

Topics: [passwords](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/passwords.md>)

Tags: [cost](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cost.md>), [enterprise](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/enterprise.md>), [features](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/features.md>), [onboarding](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/onboarding.md>), [partners](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/partners.md>), [policy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/policy.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [support](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/support.md>)

## AI overview

1Password announces MSP Edition features for reusable policy templates, license seat limits, and granular vault permissions to streamline managed-client onboarding and access control.

## Source excerpt

Introducing new features in 1Password Enterprise Password Manager - MSP Edition to reduce client onboarding effort and give MSPs greater control over policies, access, and usage. Setting up and managing client environments often involves repetitive, manual work. Each new managed company requires policy setup, access configuration, and ongoing oversight. Repeating this across environments slows onboarding, introduces inconsistencies, and makes it harder to maintain control. To address this, 1Password is introducing Policy Templates, Seat Limits, and Granular Vault Permissions in 1Password Enterprise Password Manager - MSP Edition to reduce repetitive setup, enforce consistent access controls, and give MSPs greater control over client license usage. Apply consistent policies from the start Setting up policies for each client's environment individually is time-consuming and increases the risk of inconsistencies. Policy Templates for MSPs allows owners, administrators, and MSP administrators to define and enforce policies once, then apply these policies across all or selected managed companies. With Policy Templates, teams can: Create reusable policy configurations for multiple clients Enforce consistent baseline security and access policies Centrally update templates and apply changes across environments Control which policies clients can or cannot override These templates reduce manual setup during client onboarding and ensure each managed company environment starts from a consistent security baseline while still allowing flexibility where needed. Keep client usage predictable and aligned with contracts As clients grow, usage can quickly exceed initial expectations or contracted limits. Without clear controls, MSPs may only discover overages after costs have already increased. Seat Limits for managed companies allow MSPs to set and enforce a maximum number of users or guests that can be given licenses. With Seat Limits, MSP teams can: Align client usage with contracte