Import from Keeper

Quickly transfer data from Keeper Password Manager to Bitwarden using one of two methods:

Import directly from Keeper

To import Keeper data directly to Bitwarden, without needing to download an export file and transfer data manually:

  1. In the Bitwarden desktop app or browser extension, open the Import page:

  2. On desktop apps, select Import from the navigation.

  3. On browser extensions, navigate to Settings > Vault options > Import.
  4. Choose the Vault you want to import to and, optionally, a Folder or Collection to add imported data to.

Import directly from Keeper Import directly from Keeper 3. From the File format dropdown, select Keeper. 4. From the Method dropdown, select Direct importer. 5. Enter your Keeper email and Data center location.

[!TIP] Keeper Data Location Your Data center location correlates to the region you select when you log in to Keeper. It can also be found in the URL of your Keeper vault when logged in on the web (for example, keepersecurity.com is US, keepersecurity.eu is EU, and so on). 6. Select Import and, when prompted, complete your required authentication steps for Keeper. This requires your Master Password or SSO and some form ofDevice Approval. Here are two examples of what this will look like:

Master Password

As a personal user of Keeper, you would typically:

  1. Select a Device approval method to use. For personal users this can be:

  2. An Email sent to the inbox attached to your Keeper account.

  3. A Keeper Push notification that you can approve from the Keeper web app.
  4. A Two-factor method you're using for your Keeper account.

[!NOTE] Keeper import authentication support Bitwarden currently supports the Keeper Text Message, Authenticator App, and Keeper DNA options for two-factor authentication. 2. Enter your Keeper Master Password.

SSO

[!NOTE] Only supported for Keeper SSO Connect. Please note, if you're a member or administrator of a team using SSO with Keeper, that only Keeper SSO Connect Cloud is supported for authentication when using the direct import method.

As part of a team using Keeper for work, you would typically:

  1. Automatically launch, on selecting Import, a browser window in which to complete SSO authentication.

  2. Select a Device approval method to use. For business users this can be:

  3. A Keeper Push notification that you can approve from the Keeper web app.

  4. Admin approval from an administrator on your team.
  5. A Two-factor method you're using for your Keeper account.

[!NOTE] Keeper import authentication support Bitwarden currently supports the Keeper Text Message, Authenticator App, and Keeper DNA options for two-factor authentication.

Use an exported file for import

Export from Keeper

To export data from the Keeper web app:

  1. Select your account email in the top corner of the web app and select Settings from the dropdown:

Export from Keeper Export from Keeper 2. Select Export from the pop-up window. 3. Choose the CSV or JSONexport file type. 4. Select Export. 5. Enter your Keeper Master Password. 6. Select Export Now.

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.

[!NOTE] Items not imported While some item types cannot be imported, you can still add them to a vault:

Web app

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.

[!NOTE] Choosing a folder with a folder defined in the import. 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] Duplicative Imports 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 .jsonfile, 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 you're importing to Bitwarden from another password manager or browser, you may also want to delete data from that tool.

Browser extension

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:

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

[!NOTE] Choosing a folder with a folder defined in the import. 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] Duplicative Imports 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 .jsonfile, 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. If you're importing to Bitwarden from another password manager or browser, you may also want to delete data from that tool.

Mobile

There are two ways to import data when using a mobile device. Direct import with CXP is often the easiest, but is only supported by a limited number of password manager apps at this time.

Most common method for mobile

For most devices, open a mobile browser. Log in to Bitwarden there and follow the web app import steps.

Direct import with the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP)

Bitwarden supports the FIDO Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP). This facilitates an alternate, often faster import path by removing the need to manually download and handle a data file. The password manager app that currently stores your data must also support CXP, and the steps vary by application.

CXP with iOS devices

To import data using a mobile device with iOS 26+:

  1. Open the other CXP-compatible password manager app where your data is saved.
  2. Depending on the app, find the export data option and choose which items to import. You may need to complete extra steps, like logging in or confirming you want to move data.

[!NOTE] Apple Passwords CXP steps In the Apple Passwords app, for example:

  1. Tap the ⋯ Options icon.
  2. Tap Export Data to Another App.
  3. Check which passwords and passkeys you want to transfer from the list that appears. When done, tap Continue.
  4. On the Export Passwords screen, tap Continue.
  5. Select Bitwarden for the destination and then tap Continue.
  6. Tap Continue in "Bitwarden".
  7. The Bitwarden app will open. Tap Continue to confirm the import.
  8. Once complete, a message confirming that your data was imported will appear.

CXP with Android devices

To import data using a mobile device with Android 14+:

  1. Open the Bitwarden app.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Vault.
  4. Tap Import items.
  5. Tap Import from another app.
  6. Select the other CXP-compatible password manager app where your data is saved and tap Continue.
  7. Depending on the app, choose which items to import. You may need to complete extra steps, like logging in or confirming you want to move data.
  8. Once complete, a message confirming that your data was imported will appear.

[!NOTE] Android CXP doesn't support Dashlane. At this time, importing Dashlane data via CXP isn't supported on Android.

Desktop

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:

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

[!NOTE] Choosing a folder with a folder defined in the import. 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] Duplicative Imports 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 .jsonfile, 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. If you're importing to Bitwarden from another password manager or browser, you may also want to delete data from that tool.

CLI

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

bw import <format> <path>

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

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. If you're importing to Bitwarden from another password manager or browser, you may also want to delete data from that tool.

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