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How to Export Passwords from 1Password
How to Export Passwords from 1Password

Export passwords from 1Password password manager

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Written by Lockwell Support
Updated over a year ago

You're planning to export your saved passwords from 1Password. Let's walk through it step-by-step based on your device type:

Exported data files are not encrypted. They are stored in plaintext. Anyone with access to your exported data files will be able to read your passwords. Do not email exported data files or store them online. Delete them when you are done with them.

Once you've completed the steps below to export from 1Password, you can follow this guide to protect your passwords with Lockwell!

It's important to add your passwords to Lockwell, and then delete your exported CSV file as soon as possible. Follow this guide to import your CSV file of passwords into Lockwell's password vault for safe keeping.

If you're using macOS:

1Password 8

Export a (CSV) file. The CSV format supports a limited set of fields and will only export Login and Password items. To export your 1Password data in 1Password 8:

  1. Open and unlock the 1Password app on your Mac.

  2. Choose File > Export and select the account you want to export.

  3. Enter your account password.

  4. Choose format (CSV) and click Export Data.

  5. Choose where you want to export your 1Password data and click Open.

1Password 7

  1. Open and unlock the 1Password app on your Mac.

  2. Select the vault you want to export. It’s not possible to export from “All Vaults”, so you’ll need to switch to a specific vault.

  3. Choose File > Export > All Items. If you belong to a team account, there may be some vaults where you don’t have the “Export items” permission. Ask your team administrator.

  4. Enter your 1Password account password.

  5. Choose (.csv):

    • Comma Delimited Text (.csv) to move data to a different app.

  6. Click Save.


If you're using Windows:

1Password 8

  1. Export a (CSV) file. The CSV format supports a limited set of fields and will only export Login and Password items. To export your 1Password data in 1Password 8:

    1. Open and unlock the 1Password app on your PC.

    2. Click at the top of the sidebar, choose Export, and select the account you want to export.

    3. Enter your account password.

    4. Choose (CSV) and click Export Data.

    5. Choose where you want to export your 1Password data and click Open.

1Password 7

To export your 1Password data in 1Password 7:

  1. Open and unlock the 1Password app on your PC.

  2. Select the items you want to export. Select multiple items by holding down the Ctrl key when clicking on them. Select all the items by pressing Ctrl + A after clicking one of the items in the list.

  3. Right-click the selected item(s) and choose Export.

  4. Enter your account password.

  5. Choose (.csv):

    • Comma Delimited Text (.csv) to move data to a different app.

  6. Enter a filename and click Save.

1Password 4

  1. Open 1Password and unlock the vault you want to export.

  2. Choose File > Export.

  3. Choose (.csv):

    • Comma Delimited Text (.csv) to move Login items to a different app. Only Login items are exported in this format.

  4. Enter a filename and click Save.

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