Import from macOS & Safari

To export data from the macOS Passwords app:

1. Locate and open the macOS Passwords app. You'll be prompted to use Touch ID or your password to continue.

2. Once your app is unlocked, select File and then Export All Passwords to File....
   

   

3. You will be prompted with a dialog confirming that you want to export saved passwords. Select Export Passwords... to continue.

4. Save your export to any location and use Touch ID or your password to complete the export.

To import data to your vault:

1. Select Settings.

2. Select Vault options.

3. Select Import items. A new window will appear.

4. 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.

     note

     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.)

5. From the File format dropdown menu, select the import file format.

6. Select Choose File and pick the file or copy and paste your file’s contents 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.

7. Select Import data. If you are importing a password protected .json file, enter the password into the Confirm vault import window that appears.

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

In most cases, importing data on a mobile device requires you to do so via the web app, opened in a mobile browser. You can reach this location from Password Manager by navigating to Settings → Vault → Import items.

On iOS 26, Bitwarden supports import using the Fido Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) for direct and easy migration of passwords, passkeys, credit cards, and personal identity information into your vault. The app you're importing from must also support CXP and steps will vary by application.

For example, on the iOS Passwords app, use the  options menu to select Export Data to Another App and choose Bitwarden.

To import data to your vault:

1. Select Import from the navigation menu.

2. 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.

     note

     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.)

3. From the File format dropdown menu, select the import file format.

4. Select Choose File and pick the file or copy and paste your file’s contents 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.

5. Select Import data. If you are importing a password protected .json file, enter the password into the Confirm vault import window that appears.

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

To import data to your vault, use the following CLI command:

BashCopy
bw import <format> <path>

bw import requires a format (use bw import --formats to retrieve a list of formats) and a path, for example:

BashCopy
bw import <format> /Users/myaccount/Documents/mydata.csv

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