How to Transfer Your Passwords to Android

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Export your passwords from your desktop browser

   Open your desktop browser, navigate to the Password Manager settings, and select the option to Export Passwords. Save the resulting .csv file to a secure, easily accessible location on your computer. Do not rename the file, as the import tool requires the standard format.

   Note: Delete this CSV file immediately after the import process is complete to maintain your security.
2. 30 sec

   Log into your Google account settings

   On your computer, open a browser and go to passwords.google.com. Ensure you are signed in with the same Google account that is active on your Android device.

3. 1 min

   Initiate the import process

   Click the Settings gear icon located in the top-right corner of the Password Manager page. Under the Import passwords section, click the Select File button.

4. 30 sec

   Select your password file

   Navigate to the folder where you saved your .csv file in Step 1. Select the file and confirm the upload to begin the migration to your Google account.

   Note: If you receive an error regarding the file format, ensure your CSV columns are labeled specifically for the Google import schema.
5. 1 min

   Verify sync on your Android device

   On your Android device, open Settings and tap Passwords & accounts. Ensure your Google account is listed and that the Auto-fill service is enabled for Google.

   Note: It may take several minutes for the cloud sync to complete across your Android hardware.
6. 30 sec

   Remove sensitive local files

   Navigate to the file location on your computer where the CSV was stored. Permanently delete the file by holding Shift + Delete (Windows) or emptying the Trash (macOS) to ensure no plaintext passwords remain on your drive.

   Note: Never store password backups in plaintext on your local file system.