Switch from Google Passwords to Lockbox

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

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Google stores your passwords on their servers. Lockbox keeps everything on your device, encrypted with your master password. Your data never leaves your phone.

Part 1: Export from Google Passwords

1

Open Google Passwords on your computer

Open Chrome or go to passwords.google.com.

2

Go to File > Export

Go to passwords.google.com, click the gear icon, then Export passwords.

passwords.google.com > Settings > Export
3

Choose CSV format

Select "CSV" as the export format. Google will ask you to verify your Google account 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 Lockbox for iOS, Android, or Chrome.

6

Go to Settings > Import

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

Settings > Import > Select "Google Passwords"
7

Pick your CSV file

Select the CSV you exported from Google Passwords. 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: Disable Google password saving

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

1.Open Chrome on your computer or phone
2.Go to Chrome Settings > Passwords (or visit passwords.google.com)
3.Turn off "Offer to save passwords"
4.Google Passwords is free and built into Chrome. There is nothing to cancel or uninstall.

Your existing Google Password entries will remain in your Google account but Chrome will no longer prompt to save new ones. You can delete individual entries from passwords.google.com if desired.

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