Exporting Your Vault Data

Why Export Your Data?

You might want to export your vault data to:

• Create a local backup
• Migrate to another password manager
• Review your stored credentials offline
• Meet compliance or audit requirements

Export Formats

SafeVault supports two export formats:

CSV (Plain Text)

• Human-readable spreadsheet format
• Compatible with most password managers and spreadsheet apps
• Warning: CSV files are unencrypted — your passwords are in plain text

Encrypted JSON

• SafeVault's native encrypted format
• Protected with your master password
• Ideal for secure backups that only you can read

How to Export

1. Open SafeVault on your desktop or web app
2. Go to Settings → Data → Export Vault
3. Enter your master password to authorize the export
4. Choose your export format (CSV or Encrypted JSON)
5. Select what to export: passwords, secure notes, or both
6. Click Export and choose a save location

After Exporting

If you exported as CSV

• Move the file to a secure location (e.g., an encrypted USB drive)
• Delete the file after use — it contains your passwords in plain text
• Never email a CSV export or store it in cloud storage without encryption

If you exported as Encrypted JSON

• Store the file wherever you like — it's protected by your master password
• Remember that you'll need your master password to import it later
• Keep a backup of your recovery kit alongside the export

Importing Back Into SafeVault

To restore from an export:

1. Go to Settings → Data → Import
2. Select SafeVault Export as the source
3. Upload your file
4. If encrypted, enter your master password
5. Review and confirm the import

Important Notes

• Exports include all data in your vault at the time of export
• Shared passwords are exported — recipients won't lose access
• Two-factor authentication secrets are included in exports
• Vault folders and organization are preserved in JSON exports but not in CSV