How to Import Passwords Into Google Chrome

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Enable the password import flag

   Open Chrome and type chrome://flags into the address bar. Locate the Password import feature and toggle the setting to Enabled, then click Relaunch to restart the browser.

   Note: Importing via CSV is disabled by default for security.
2. 20 sec

   Access password settings

   Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window. Select Settings from the dropdown menu, then navigate to the Autofill and passwords tab on the left sidebar.

3. 15 sec

   Open the Password Manager

   Select Google Password Manager from the list of options. This opens the central vault where your credentials are stored and managed.

4. 20 sec

   Locate import options

   Click the Settings icon located in the top-right corner of the Password Manager interface. Scroll down to the Import passwords section and click the Select File button.

5. 30 sec

   Upload and verify the CSV file

   Choose your exported CSV file from your local storage and confirm the selection. Chrome will validate the file structure and import the credentials into your synced account.

   Note: Ensure your CSV uses the standard header format: name, url, username, password.
6. 15 sec

   Finalize and delete the source file

   Once the import completes, close the browser settings. Immediately delete the source CSV file from your computer to prevent unauthorized access to your plaintext credentials.

   Note: Sensitive files should be securely shredded, not just moved to the trash.