Switch from Bitwarden to Lockbox

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

$95
saved over 5 years ($100 vs $4.99)

Part 1: Export from Bitwarden

1

Open Bitwarden on your computer

Use the web vault at vault.bitwarden.com or the desktop app.

2

Go to File > Export

Log in to vault.bitwarden.com. Go to Tools > Export vault.

Tools > Export vault
3

Choose CSV format

Select "CSV" as the export format. Enter your Bitwarden 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 "Bitwarden"
7

Pick your CSV file

Select the CSV you exported from Bitwarden. 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: Cancel Bitwarden (optional)

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

1.Go to my.bitwarden.com
2.Go to Settings > Subscription
3.Click "Cancel" on your Premium plan
4.Your account stays active until the end of the current billing period

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

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