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. Fortunately, the browser 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 Your 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. Import Passwords Directly Into Your Google Account

The easiest way to import passwords in Chrome is to directly import them into the Google account with which you're logged in. For that, you will need the CSV file with the saved passwords. If you still need to create it, do so now.

To create a CSV file of your saved passwords in Firefox, follow these steps:

  1. Launch Firefox.
  2. In the top-right corner, click on three horizontal lines, then click on Passwords.
    Opening Saved Passwords by Clicking on Three Horizontal Lines in the Top-Right Corner of Firefox
  3. In the top-right corner, click the three horizontal dots and click on Export Logins… from the drop-down menu.
    Clicking on the Export Logins Option to Export Passwords From Firefox
  4. Click Export... in the pop-up window.
  5. You may be required to enter your login credentials, depending on the security settings of your operating system.
  6. Select the location where you want to save the CSV file and press Enter.

Naturally, there will be similar steps for any other browser you use. Once you have the CSV file, follow the steps below to import passwords directly into your Google account:

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Head to Google's Password Manager.
  3. In the top-right corner, click on the gear icon.
    Clicking on the Gear Icon in the Top-right Corner of Password Manager in Chrome
  4. Click on the Import button.
    Clicking on the Import Button to Import Passwords in Chrome’s Password Manager
  5. Enter your Google account password.
  6. Click on Select file and choose the CSV file from your device.
  7. Click Import once the file has been uploaded.
    Clicking on the Import Button After Uploading the CSV File From the Device to Import Passwords in Chrome’s Password Manager
  8. Then click Done.

The above steps will add all your passwords to your Google account. Use that account to log into Chrome, and they'll start filling in automatically.

2. Import Passwords to Chrome Using Google Password Manager

Chrome now supports importing passwords into Google Password Manager natively. Previously, this feature wasn't available by default and had to be enabled through workarounds.

This method works similarly to importing passwords in your Google account, but is more useful since you can import passwords even if you aren't logged in (or don't have a Google account).

However, like the previous method, you must have the CSV file containing the passwords you intend to import. Once you have acquired the CSV file, follow the steps below to import passwords into Chrome using Google Password Manager:

  1. Click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner and select Settings.
  2. Navigate to Autofill and passwords on the left.
  3. Go to the Google Password Manager on the right side of the screen.
    open Google passwords manager from Chrome's autofill and passwords settings
  4. Navigate to the Settings tab of Google Password Manager on the left.
  5. Click Select File next to Import passwords.
    import passwords option in google password manager's settings
  6. Select the CSV file from which you want to import passwords.

If you see an Import successful! pop-up, your passwords have been imported successfully.

Import successful popup saying passwords have been imported

Click on View passwords to view them. If you don't want others to see your imported passwords, check the box about deleting the CSV file.

3. Import Passwords in Chrome Using the Password Manager

Another clever way to import passwords from one browser to another is by using a password manager extension. Select any best password manager extension you wish and install it on the browser where you want to import passwords, in this case, Chrome.

In this tutorial, we're using LastPass, a reliable password manager. Whether you use this one or another is up to you. Keep your CSV file ready, as we'll use it to import passwords.

Following the download of the CSV file and adding the extension, follow these steps:

  1. In Chrome's toolbar, click the LastPass extension icon.
  2. In the extension menu, click the Vault button.
    Clicking on the Vault Button in the Extension Menu after Launching the LastPass Extension in Chrome
  3. In the left sidebar, click Advanced Options.
  4. Click on Import after that.
    Clicking on the Import Option in the Advanced Settings of LastPass Extension in Chrome
  5. Choose the browser where your passwords are currently stored or from which you want to import them into Chrome.
    Choosing Firefox Browser From List of Browsers to Import Passwords From in LastPass Extension Settings
  6. Using the upload box, upload the downloaded CSV file.
  7. Select the passwords you wish to import and uncheck the ones you don't.
  8. Afterward, click Import all.
    Clicking on the Import All Button To Finally Upload All Passwords in LastPass Extension in Chrome

When you import passwords to a password manager, you don't need to import them again when switching browsers. You only need to install the extension on another browser, which will autofill all saved passwords. This is the most significant benefit of using a password manager, something you can't enjoy with other methods.

4. Import Firefox Passwords Into Chrome

If 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:

  • Browsing history
  • Favorites/bookmarks
  • Saved passwords
  • Autofill form data

Here's how to use the method:

  1. Launch Chrome, click the three dots in the top-right corner, and select Bookmarks > Import Bookmarks and Settings.
    import bookmarks settings Chrome
  2. Select Mozilla Firefox from the dropdown menu.
  3. Tick Saved passwords if you only want to import your Firefox passwords. You can tick other options if you’d like.
    Import Firefox passwords into Chrome
  4. Hit Import, and Chrome will start importing your Firefox passwords.
  5. Click Done when your passwords are imported.

This method lets you import passwords from other browsers as well, including Microsoft Edge.

Seamlessly Transfer Your Saved Passwords to Chrome

If 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.