How to Migrate Your Password Manager to a New PC

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Export your existing database

   Open your current password manager application on the source PC. Navigate to File > Export or Settings > Data Management, then select the option to export as a CSV or an encrypted vault file. Save the file to a secure, temporary location.

   Note: Delete the exported CSV file from your local drive immediately after the transfer is complete.
2. 30 sec

   Verify master credentials

   Ensure you have the master password and any multi-factor authentication (MFA) recovery keys available. Without these, the imported database will remain inaccessible on the new device.

3. 2 min

   Install the manager on the new PC

   Download the latest version of your password manager directly from the official developer website on the new PC. Run the installer and sign in to your primary account to initialize the application environment.

   Note: Avoid third-party software repositories to prevent potential malware injection.
4. 1 min

   Import your credential database

   Within the application, navigate to File > Import or Settings > Import Data. Select the file format that matches the one exported in Step 1. Follow the on-screen prompts to map your fields and finalize the import process.

5. 30 sec

   Authorize the new device

   Enter your master password when prompted by the application. If your account is protected by MFA, provide the security code from your authenticator app to authorize the new PC as a trusted device.

   Note: Check your registered email for an authorization link if the application triggers a security alert.
6. 1 min

   Secure and wipe temporary files

   Locate the temporary file exported in Step 1. Use a file shredder utility or perform a secure delete command to ensure the file is permanently unrecoverable from the storage medium.

   Note: If using a cloud drive for transfer, remove the file from your cloud recycle bin as well.