Password ManagerImport & Export

Import from Dashlane

Use this article for help exporting data from Dashlane and importing into Bitwarden. Dashlane data exports are primarily available as .csv files available for download from the web app that can be imported directly to Bitwarden. If you have a .json export from a legacy Dashlane application, that can be imported to Bitwarden as well.

Export from Dashlane web app

To export data from the Dashlane web app:

  1. Select the My account dropdown and choose Settings.

    Export from Dashlane
    Export from Dashlane

  2. From the settings list, select Export Data.

    Export from Dashlane
    Export from Dashlane

  3. Select the Export to CSV button and save the file.

Dashlane exports data as a .zip that unpacks to multiple .csv files. Follow the import process once per .csv file (credentials.csv, ids.csv, and so on).

Import to Bitwarden

Data can be imported to Bitwarden from the web app, browser extension, desktop app, and CLI. Data is encrypted locally before being sent to the server for storage.

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While some item types cannot be imported, you can still add them to a vault:

To import data to your Bitwarden vault:

  1. Select Tools.

  2. Select Import:

    Import items
    Import items

  3. From the Vault dropdown menu, select where to save the data:

    • To save data in your personal vault, select My vault. (Optional) Choose an existing Folder to organize the imported items.

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      If your data file contains folders from your previous password manager and you select a destination folder from the dropdown menu, the imported folders will be nested inside the folder you selected.

    • To save data in an organization's vault, select the organization's name. (Optional) Choose a Collection to organize the imported items and share with other members. (You can only choose a collection where you have can manage permission.)

  4. From the File format dropdown menu, select the file format of your exported data.

  5. To enter your data, do one of the following:

    • Select Choose File and pick the exported file from your computer.

    • Copy and paste the contents of your exported file into the text box.

      warning

      Importing does not check for duplicates. If you import the same file more than once or import items already in your vault, duplicate items will be created.

  6. Select Import. If you're importing a password-protected .json file, enter the password into the Confirm vault import window that appears.

  7. After your data is imported, delete the exported data file from your computer. This will protect you in the event your computer is compromised.

If an “Import error” message appears, no data was added to your vault. Fix the import file issue and try again.