Google Chrome, the preferred web browser for many, includes a password manager that can be used for autofill and autosuggestion. While Chrome's password manager is convenient, you may want to consider third-party password managers, as Chrome may not be the most secure. This article will show you how to export your saved passwords from Google Chrome to a password manager of your choice.
How to export saved passwords from Google Chrome
When you export your passwords from Google, they are saved in CSV format. The advantages of this CSV file are:
- This file can then be used to keep track of all your passwords.
- Also, they can be easily imported into alternative password managers.
Therefore, exporting saved passwords from Google Chrome is a quick and uncomplicated process.
Note: You must be signed in to your Google Account using your browser profile to export your passwords.
Follow the steps below to export passwords. Google Chrome:
1. Turn on Google Chrome.
2. Click on three vertical dots In the right corner of the window.
3. Here, click on “Settingsfrom the menu that appears.
4. In the “ tabSettings" , Click "AutofillIn the right pane, click onpasswordsOn the right side.
5. Then click on the three vertical dotted icon toSaved passwords , as shown.
6. Select the Export option. passwords ..., as shown below.
7. Again, click on Export passwords …button in the pop-up box that appears.
8. Enter the code PIN System-specific Windows On the Windows Security page, as shown.
9. Now, choose the location you want. save File in it and click save.
This is how you can export saved passwords from Google Chrome.
How to import passwords in an alternative browser
Follow the steps below to import passwords in your web browser of choice:
1. Open the web browser you want to import passwords to.
Note: We've used Opera Mini as an example here. The options and menu will vary depending on your browser.
2. Click the gear icon to open. Settings browser.
3. Here, select Advanced menu in the right pane.
4. Scroll down to the bottom, and tap the option "advanced" On the right side to expand it.
5. in Autofill Section , Click passwords As shown.
6. Then click on the three vertical dots for the option Saved passwords.
7. Click import , as shown.
8. Select the Chrome .csv password file you exported from Google Chrome earlier. Then click Open.
Pro tip: It is recommended that you delete the passwords.csv file as anyone with access to your computer can easily use it to access your accounts.
We hope you've learned how to export saved passwords from Google Chrome and import them to another browser. Feel free to share your suggestions and questions in the comments section below. We'd love to hear what topics you'd like us to explore next.
