to decide which format is best for you. We recommend the encrypted .json option for best security and most complete export. Only .json exports include:
will render an account restricted export impossible to decrypt. If you rotate your account encryption key, replace any old files with new ones that use the new encryption key.
If you wish to import an encrypted .json file onto a different Bitwarden account, select the Password protected export type when creating an export.
Password protected: This file can be imported to any Bitwarden account by utilizing the password set during the encrypted export process.
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Select to securely generate a unique password for the export. If you do, be sure to save that password in a safe place.
Select Export.
Enter your master password or an email verification code to confirm.
Export files will be saved to the location set by your browser. By default this is typically a Downloads folder, but you can change it within the web browser.
To export vault data:
Select the Settings icon.
Select Vault options.
Select Export vault.
From the Export from dropdown menu, select which data to download:
Select My vault for your individual vault’s items.
Select an organization vault’s name, which will include data from collections where you have
will render an account restricted export impossible to decrypt. If you rotate your account encryption key, replace any old files with new ones that use the new encryption key.
If you wish to import an encrypted .json file onto a different Bitwarden account, select the Password protected export type when creating an export.
Password protected: This file can be imported to any Bitwarden account by utilizing the password set during the encrypted export process.
tip
Select to securely generate a unique password for the export. If you do, be sure to save that password in a safe place.
Select Export vault.
Enter your master password or an email verification code to confirm.
Select Export vault.
Export files will be saved to the location set by your browser. By default this is typically a Downloads folder, but you can change it within the web browser.
To export vault data:
Select File.
Select Export vault.
From the Export from dropdown menu, select which data to download:
Select My vault for your individual vault’s items.
Select an organization vault’s name, which will include data from collections where you have
will render an account restricted export impossible to decrypt. If you rotate your account encryption key, replace any old files with new ones that use the new encryption key.
If you wish to import an encrypted .json file onto a different Bitwarden account, select the Password protected export type when creating an export.
Password protected: This file can be imported to any Bitwarden account by utilizing the password set during the encrypted export process.
tip
Select to securely generate a unique password for the export. If you do, be sure to save that password in a safe place.
Select Export vault.
Enter your master password or an email verification code to confirm.
Select Export vault.
Export files will be saved to the location set by your device. By default this is typically a Downloads folder, but you can change it within the device settings.
To export vault data:
Tap the Settings icon.
Tap Vault.
Tap Export vault.
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On iOS 26, you can choose between Export vault to a file and Export vault to another app.
If you choose Export vault to a file, continue with these instructions. If you choose Export vault to another app, follow the simple on-screen process to export data directly to any other app that supports the
Select a File Format: .json, .csv, or .json (Password protected).
Export vault on mobile
(Optional) If you choose json (Password protected), enter a new password. If you import this file back into Bitwarden, you'll need to enter that password.
Enter your master password.
Select Export.
Export files will be saved to the location set by your device. By default this is typically a Downloads folder, but you can change it within the device settings.
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Sync your vault with bw sync before exporting to ensure the most up-to-date information is included.
, use the export command. By default, export will export your vault as a .csv and save the file to the working directory. This behavior can be altered using options:
