Once you're logged in, click the Tools button at the top of the page and then select Import Data (image above). CNET Senior Editor Rick Broida explains his reasons for going with Bitwarden now that LastPass is moving to a paid service.īitwarden has also posted instructions for importing your LastPass account.
To stay with a free password manager, Bitwarden is the way to go. For example, 1Password has a guide, as does Dashlane and Keeper Security.
Realizing that LastPass users are looking to jump ship, most of the password managers have published blog posts with instructions showing how to import your information. It's in the process of being updated based on the LastPass news, but the information about services like 1Password will still be accurate. There are plenty of paid options available, and we have a roundup of the best password managers that break down the differences and details of each. The import process will vary based on the new password manager you'll use. Importing your information to another service Don't share it with anyone, and I'd even go so far as to recommend deleting the file after you import and verify that all of your information is accurate in your new password manager account.īitwarden makes it easy to bring your LastPass credentials with you. It's important to remember that this file now has all of your account logins in plain text. Save the new CSV file to your desktop, and give it a name like "Lastpass_export.csv" that makes it easy to identify. In Notepad, for example, that means you'll need to go to File > Save As and add ".csv" to the end of the file name. No matter the app you end up using, make sure you save or export the file as a CSV file. If you don't have access to Excel on a PC, you can use the Notepad app.
To do that, you'll need to copy the text that's displayed in the browser, and then paste it into an app like Numbers on a Mac, or Excel on a PC (or Mac). Depending on which password manager you're moving to, you can either leave that tab open and copy/paste the information into the import tool, or you'll need to create a CSV file of your own. LastPass will generate a CSV list with all of your info and display it in your browser tab. Click Export then enter your master password when asked. After signing into your account on, click on Advanced Options in the bottom left corner of the page. If you'd rather use the website to export all of your information from LastPass, the process is similar, but instead of downloading a CSV file, you'll have to create one of your own. I suggest moving the file from your Downloads folder to your Desktop so it's easier to find when importing it to a new service.
Your browser will download a file called lastpass_export.csv. Use the extension to export your information. Next, select Account Options from the drop-down followed by Advanced > Export > LastPass CSV File. Open your browser and click on the LastPass extension.
I'll include instructions for both, but trust me, the extension is faster and easier to use. 1Password: Which password manager should you use? Exporting your passwords out of your LastPass accountĪfter testing the LastPass export tool, I recommend using the browser extension and not the website. I've chosen Bitwarden for this example, a completely free password manager. Below, I'll show you a couple of different ways you can get your information out of LastPass, and then walk you through importing it into another app. From the list that appears, choose Export.The easiest way to move from one password manager to another is to first export your LastPass information and then import it into your new tool. At the bottom-left, click Advanced Options to open a new menu. Once you're done, go to and sign in to access your vault. Chances are that you have a lot of old data in your account, so why not tidy it up so you only move over what you actually use? This is easy and you can do it anytime it will still work even after LastPass's free plan changes.īefore you export your passwords, it's a good idea to clean up your password manager. To start the move to a new password manager, you'll first need to export your data from LastPass.
If you don't want to use LastPass anymore, we'll show you how to export your data from LastPass and switch to something else.
However, as of March 16, 2021, LastPass's free users are limited to using the service on either desktop or mobile devices-using both requires you to upgrade to the paid plan. For some time, LastPass was the go-to free password manager, as it offered all the features most people need at no cost.