Importing Passwords from Other Managers

Importing Your Passwords

SafeVault makes it easy to bring all your existing passwords into one secure vault. You can import from browsers, other password managers, or CSV files.

Supported Sources

SafeVault supports direct import from:

• Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
• Password Managers: 1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden, Dashlane, KeePass
• CSV files: Any standard CSV format

Importing from Your Browser

Chrome

1. Open SafeVault and go to Settings → Import
2. Select Google Chrome as the source
3. SafeVault will automatically detect your saved Chrome passwords
4. Review the list and click Import All or select specific entries

Firefox

1. Go to Settings → Import
2. Select Firefox
3. Allow SafeVault to read your Firefox profile
4. Confirm the import

Safari

1. In Safari, go to Preferences → Passwords
2. Export your passwords as a CSV file
3. In SafeVault, go to Settings → Import → CSV File
4. Upload the exported file

Importing from Another Password Manager

1. Export your data from your current password manager (usually as CSV or JSON)
2. In SafeVault, go to Settings → Import
3. Select your previous manager from the list
4. Upload the exported file
5. SafeVault maps the fields automatically — review and confirm

After Importing

• Review duplicates: SafeVault highlights potential duplicates for you to merge or remove
• Organize into folders: Group related passwords into folders for easy access
• Delete old exports: Securely delete any CSV/JSON export files from your computer — they contain plain-text passwords
• Run a security audit: Go to Tools → Security Audit to find weak or reused passwords

Troubleshooting

If your import fails or some entries are missing:

• Make sure the export file is in a supported format (CSV or JSON)
• Check that the file isn't corrupted or empty
• Try re-exporting from your previous manager
• Contact support if the issue persists