Switch from Apple Keychain to Lockbox

This takes about 30 seconds. Your passwords are encrypted from the moment they enter Lockbox.

cross-platform
Apple Keychain only works on Apple devices. Lockbox works everywhere.

Part 1: Export from Apple Keychain

1

Open Apple Keychain on your computer

You need a Mac to export. iPhone cannot export passwords directly.

2

Go to File > Export

On your Mac: System Settings > Passwords > three dots menu > Export All Passwords.

System Settings > Passwords > Export
3

Choose CSV format

Select "CSV" as the export format. Enter your Apple Keychain master password to confirm.

4

Save the file

Save it somewhere you can find it. Desktop is fine. You'll delete this file after import.

Important: The exported CSV contains your passwords in plain text. Import it into Lockbox immediately and delete the file afterwards.

Part 2: Import into Lockbox

5

Open Lockbox

If you don't have it yet, download from the App Store or Google Play.

6

Go to Settings > Import

Tap the Settings tab, then tap "Import from another app."

Settings > Import > Select "Apple Keychain"
7

Pick your CSV file

Select the CSV you exported from Apple Keychain. Lockbox automatically detects the format and maps the columns.

8

Review and confirm

Lockbox shows you a preview: how many passwords found, any duplicates detected. Tap "Import" to confirm.

Verification

After import, Lockbox shows: "X passwords imported. 0 duplicates skipped."

Open your vault and scroll through. Verify your important accounts are there: email, bank, social media.

If everything looks right, delete the CSV file from your computer.

Part 3: Optional cleanup

Only do this after you have verified all your passwords are in Lockbox.

1.Go to my.apple.com
2.Click your name (top right) > Billing
3.Click "Cancel subscription"
4.Your account stays active until the end of the current billing period

Keep Apple Keychain installed for a week after switching, just in case. Once you are confident everything is in Lockbox, uninstall Apple Keychain.

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