Have you just switched to Google Chrome? If so, one of the first things you'll want to do is import your existing passwords into Chrome. Show
Google Chrome actually allows you to import passwords from a saved CSV password file, or from other browsers installed on your computer. Either way, it’s easy to import passwords into Chrome. Here, we'll show you several different ways to get the job done. Why Import Passwords Into Chrome?There are a couple of reasons why you may want to import your passwords into Chrome. Maybe you switched from another browser to Chrome, and you want to bring along all your saved passwords. Or, it might be that you cleared your saved passwords in Chrome. In this case, you can still import your password backup file (if you have one) to get access to your saved passwords. 1. Enable a Flag and Import Passwords Into ChromeWhile Chrome includes the option to import a backup CSV file of your saved passwords, this option isn’t visible by default. You need to head to Chrome's flags page, which lets you enable and disable various experimental features. Here, you can enable password import in Chrome, among other features. This is fairly easy to do. Follow these steps to enable the flag and import passwords to Chrome from a CSV file:
2. Use a Command to Import Passwords Into ChromeAnother way to import passwords into Chrome is by using a command. There’s a command that enables the import option in Chrome. You can use this to import your passwords to Chrome from a CSV file. This works on both Windows and Mac computers, but the process differs slightly. Here, we'll explain how to do it on both operating systems. Import Passwords Into Chrome on Windows
Import Passwords Into Chrome on macOS
One of the many ways to enable Chrome’s import option is to temporarily alter the code of the Settings page. This way, you simply need to change the value of an element, and the import option will appear. Here’s how you go about using this method:
Unlike the flags method above, this isn’t a permanent change. You need to alter the code each time you want to make the import option visible. Since we usually only import our passwords once in a while, this shouldn’t be a huge issue for most people. 4. Import Firefox Passwords Into ChromeIf you’re switching from Firefox to Chrome, you don’t need to manually import or export your passwords. There’s an option in Chrome that lets you automatically pull all of your information from Firefox. To use this method, both browsers must be on the same computer. Also, you can use this method on both Windows and macOS. This option lets you transfer the following data from Firefox into Chrome:
Here's how to use the method:
This method lets you import passwords from other browsers as well, including Microsoft Edge. Seamlessly Transfer Your Saved Passwords to ChromeIf you have a CSV file containing your saved passwords, you can import all your passwords into Chrome in a few easy clicks, as shown above. This helps you autofill logins and quickly access all of your online accounts. Chrome offers dozens of features that let you surf the web with maximum convenience. Some of Chrome’s features are still experimental, like the password import feature we just outlined, but you can still enable them from the flags page. How do I transfer Chrome data from one account to another?Switch accounts in Chrome and transfer Bookmarks and Settings. Click the three dots in the upper right corner.. Select Settings.. Select “Turn Off” to turn off sync.. Select “Turn Off” on the next screen. ... . After clicking “Turn Off” it will open a new tab, close that tab and re-open settings (Steps 1 and 2). Select “Turn on sync…”. Can I transfer passwords from Chrome to Chrome?Open up the Chrome browser and type in chrome://flags/#password-import-export into the address bar. Upon pressing the "Enter" key, you'll be brought to Chrome's flags page. Choose the "Enable" option from the drop down Menu. Once you've done so, Chrome will prompt you to relaunch the browser.
How do I Export Chrome passwords?Show, edit, delete, or export saved passwords. Show: To the right of the website, click Show password. . ... . Edit: To the right of the website, click More. Edit password.. Delete: To the right of the website, click More. Remove.. Export: To the right of "Saved Passwords," click More. Export passwords.. |