How to Import Your Passwords

• Prepare
• Export
• Import
• Verify

You've exported your passwords. Now it's time to bring them into your new password manager.

Before You Import

Make sure you have:

• Your export file from your old password manager
• An account set up with your new password manager
• The desktop app or web vault open (not mobile app)

Haven't exported yet? Go back to how to export first.

General Import Steps

Like export, the exact steps vary by manager. The general process:

1. Open your new password manager
   Use the desktop app or web vault. Mobile apps often don't support import.
2. Find the import option
   Usually in Settings, Tools, or a welcome wizard. Look for "Import," "Import Data," or "Migrate."
3. Select your source
   Most managers let you choose which manager you're importing from. This helps format the data correctly.
4. Upload your export file
   Select the CSV or JSON file you saved earlier.
5. Review the preview
   Some managers show what will be imported. Check that it looks correct.
6. Complete the import
   Confirm and wait. Large vaults may take a minute.

Manager-Specific Instructions

Select your new password manager for specific steps:

Importing into NordPass

NordPass offers a straightforward import process from all major password managers. Import works from the desktop app or browser extension.

1. Download and install NordPass
   Get the NordPass app for your computer and browser. Create an account if you haven't already.
2. Open NordPass Settings
   Click your profile icon in the bottom left, then select "Settings".
3. Go to Import & Export
   In the Settings menu, find and click "Import & Export" in the sidebar.
4. Select your source
   Click "Import items" and choose where you're importing from. NordPass recognizes CSV files from LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and many others.
5. Upload your export file
   Click "Browse" and select the CSV file you exported earlier. NordPass will scan and preview your data.
6. Review and confirm
   Check that passwords, usernames, and URLs look correct in the preview. Click "Import" to complete.
7. Organize (optional)
   After import, you can organize items into folders. NordPass will also suggest removing weak or duplicate passwords.

Importing into 1Password

1Password import is available through the desktop app and web vault at 1password.com.

1. Sign into 1Password
   Open the 1Password app or go to 1password.com and sign in.
2. Open the import tool
   Desktop: File → Import
   Web: Click your name → Import
3. Select your previous manager
   Choose where you're importing from (LastPass, Bitwarden, Chrome, etc.). 1Password formats the import accordingly.
4. Upload your file
   Select your CSV export file.
5. Choose destination vault
   Select which vault to import into (Personal, Family, etc.).
6. Complete import
   Click Import and wait for processing. Large vaults may take a minute.

Importing into Bitwarden

Bitwarden import works best through the web vault at vault.bitwarden.com.

1. Log into the Bitwarden web vault
   Go to vault.bitwarden.com and sign in.
2. Navigate to Tools → Import data
   In the top menu, click "Tools" then "Import data".
3. Select import format
   Choose your previous password manager from the dropdown (LastPass, 1Password, Dashlane, Chrome, etc.).
4. Upload or paste your data
   Either browse to select your file or paste the CSV contents directly.
5. Click Import data
   Bitwarden processes the file and shows how many items were imported.

Importing into Proton Pass

Proton Pass import works through the browser extension, web app, or Windows app.

1. Install the Proton Pass browser extension
   Get the Proton Pass extension for your browser. Create an account or sign in with your existing Proton account.
2. Open Settings
   Click the menu icon (☰) in the extension, then select "Settings".
3. Go to the Import tab
   In Settings, find and click the "Import" tab.
4. Select your previous manager
   Choose your source from the "Provider" dropdown. Proton Pass recognizes CSV files from LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and others.
5. Upload your export file
   Drag your CSV file into the upload area or click to browse. Select the file you exported earlier.
6. Click Import
   Proton Pass processes the file and imports your passwords.

Importing into Dashlane

Dashlane import is available through the web app at app.dashlane.com.

1. Log into Dashlane
   Go to app.dashlane.com and sign in.
2. Open Settings
   Click your profile icon, then "Settings".
3. Select Import data
   Find the "Import" section and click "Import data".
4. Choose source format
   Select where you're importing from. Dashlane supports most major password managers.
5. Upload your CSV
   Select your export file and click Import.
6. Review imported items
   Check that items imported correctly in your vault.

Importing into Keeper

Keeper import is available through the web vault and desktop app.

1. Log into Keeper
   Go to keepersecurity.com/vault or open the desktop app.
2. Access Settings
   Click the gear icon in the top right.
3. Select Import
   Under Account, find and click "Import".
4. Choose your source
   Select the password manager you're importing from.
5. Upload your file
   Select your CSV export and complete the import.

If your manager isn't listed, the general steps usually apply. Check your manager's help documentation.

Verifying Your Import

After import completes, verify everything transferred correctly:

1. Compare counts
   Check how many items imported vs. how many you had. A small difference (1-5%) is normal due to duplicates or empty entries.
2. Test critical accounts
   Log into your 3-5 most important accounts (email, banking) using the new manager. Confirm passwords work.
3. Spot-check random entries
   Pick 5-10 random passwords and verify the website URLs match.
4. Check for duplicates
   If you see multiple entries for the same site, you'll clean these up next.

Handling Duplicates

Duplicates are common if:

• You imported multiple times during testing
• Your old manager had duplicates you didn't notice
• You previously used browser password storage

How to Clean Up

Most managers have a "duplicate finder" or similar tool. If not:

1. Sort your vault alphabetically by site name
2. Review entries with similar names
3. Keep the most recent or most complete entry
4. Delete the extras

Don't rush this. It's fine to clean duplicates over the next week as you encounter them.

What If Passwords Don't Work?

If some passwords don't work after import:

Common causes:

• Password was already old — You may have changed it since last updating your vault
• Special characters got mangled — Some exports don't handle special characters well
• Wrong entry imported — Check if there's a duplicate with the correct password

After Successful Import

Once you've verified the import:

1. Delete the export file
   Move it to trash, then empty trash. Don't leave unencrypted passwords sitting around.
2. Set up browser extension
   Install your new manager's browser extension for autofill.
3. Set up mobile app
   Configure your new manager on your phone.
4. Don't delete old manager yet
   Keep your old password manager installed for 2-4 weeks as a backup. Once you're confident everything works, you can remove it.

When to Stop and Get Help

Migration Complete

If you've verified your import and everything looks good, congratulations—you've successfully migrated.