Microsoft Authenticator supports importing passwords from any browser that can export saved passwords.
Tip:You can also sync all your passwords using Microsoft Autofill in Edge and Chrome browsers without having to import a file. Learn how.
Step 1 - Export your passwords from your current password manager
Select your existing password manager from the headings below for the steps to exportyour passwords.If we don't currently support your existing password manager, select the steps to export using a comma-separated values (CSV) file.
Click the headings below for more information
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Open the Safari browser, click Safari, and open Preferences.
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Select the Passwords tab and confirm your identity by entering your PIN, device password, fingerprints, or facial recognition.
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Click the three dots icon and click Export Passwords.
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Save the CSV file to your computer.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
Google Chrome users on Android can import their passwords directly from their phone with a few simple steps.
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Sign into the Google Chrome browser on your phone.
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Tap the in the toolbar, then tapSettings.
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InSettings, selectPassword Manager.
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Tap Settings then tapExport passwords.
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Tap Export to start exporting.
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Choose where you want to save the CSV file and tap Save.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
Google Chrome users on Apple phones can import their passwords directly from their phone with a few simple steps.
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Sign in to the Google Chrome browser on your phone.
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Tap the in the toolbar, then tapSettings.
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TapPassword Manager.
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Scroll to the bottom, then tapExport passwords.
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Confirm your identity using your PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition to start exporting.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
Before you begin, you must install and sign into theMicrosoft Autofill extensionon your Chrome browser.
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Open theGoogle Password Manager.
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Select the menu and selectSettings.
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Under Export passwords, select Download file.
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Choose where you want to save the CSV file and tap Save.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
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Open Microsoft Edge and go to Settings.
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On the Profiles tab, under Microsoft Wallet, select Passwords.
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Click on the three dotsand choose Export passwords.
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Choose a location and a name for the password file, which will be a CSV file.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
Important:1Password only allows exporting passwords from its desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux) app.
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Open the 1Password app on your computer and sign into your account.
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Select File, choose Export, and select the account you want to export your data from.
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Confirm your identity by using your 1Password account password.
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Choose CSV as the export file format and click Export Data.
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Choose where you want to save your 1Password data and selectOpen.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
Important:Firefox only allows exportingpasswords from the desktop browser, so you'll need to have the Firefox desktop browser to do this.
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Sign into the latest version of Firefox on your desktop and select themenu button from the top right.
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SelectPasswords.
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From the Firefox logins page, select the menu, selectExport Logins, and then confirm your intent by selectingExport.
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Confirm your identity by entering your PIN, device password or by scanning your fingerprints. Once successfully identified, Firefox exports your passwords in CSV format to the selected location.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
Important:LastPass only allows exporting passwords from a desktop browser.
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Sign in tothe LastPass web siteand selectAdvanced Options, and then selectExport.
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Confirm your identity with your LastPass master password.
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The CSV file will be saved to your computer.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
Important:Bitwarden only supports exporting passwords from a desktop browser.
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Sign in into Bitwardenand selectTools>Export vault.
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Choose CSV as the file format.
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Provide your Bitwarden master password, and then selectExport vaultto start exporting.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
Important:Dashlane only supports exporting passwords from a desktop browser.
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Sign into Dashlane and at the top right, selectthe My account menu.
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Select Settings.
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SelectExport data and confirm your identity by using your Dashlane master password.
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Select Export to CSV. Dashlane will save a zip file containing the CSV to your default download location.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
Important:NordPass only supports exporting passwords from a desktop browser.
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Sign into NordPass and selectSettings.
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SelectExport Items and confirm your identity by using your NordPass master password.
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Save the CSV on your computer.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
Important:RoboForm only allows exporting passwords from its Windows or Mac app.
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Start RoboForm from your computerand sign into your account.
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SelectOptionsfrom theRoboFormmenu.
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SelectAccount & Data>Export.
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Choose a safe location to save your exported file. SelectLoginsas theDatatype and select the CSV file as the format, and then selectExport.
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Select Yes on the confirmation message and the CSV file will be saved to the selected location.
When it's done, continue to step 2, importing your passwords.
If your browser isn’t listed, follow the steps in your browser to export your passwords into a non-encrypted CSV file.
Step 2 - Import your passwords to Microsoft Authenticator
Click the headings below for more information.
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Transfer the exported password file from step 1 above to your Android or iOS phone.
Important:While in a CSV, your passwords are visible to anyone who has the CSV file. Always use a secure method to transfer, such as OneDrive.
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Download the shared password file to your mobile.
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Open Authenticator and tap Passwords.
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Tap then Settings.
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Scroll down to Import Passwords and choose how you want to import.
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Follow the steps to select your CSV file and import the passwords.
Important:After successfully importing your passwords delete the CSV file from your desktop or mobile phone.
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Transfer the exported password file from step 1 above to your Android or iOS phone.
Important:While in a CSV, your passwords are visible to anyone who has the CSV file. Always use a secure method to transfer, such as OneDrive.
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Download the shared password file to your mobile.
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Share the downloaded password file with Authenticator to start the import.
Important:After successfully importing your passwords delete the CSV file from your desktop or mobile phone.
Sync passwords using Microsoft Autofill
Microsoft Autofill lets you save your passwords, addresses and payment info, and automatically fill them on sites you visit.
Your passwords are then available on all your devices – Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
If you’re using Microsoft Edge, you already have Microsoft Autofill. To use Autofill with Google Chrome, get the extension:
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Using the Google Chrome browser on your PC, add the Microsoft Autofill extension to Chrome.
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Once installed, select the Extensions button on the toolbar and choose Microsoft Autofill.
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Sign in with your Microsoft account and a new tab will open for Manage passwords. Once sync is complete, Autofill will sync with your Authenticator.
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