# Export Vault Data Export your vault data, including logins and notes, to back up important information or [transfer to a new Bitwarden vault](https://bitwarden.com/help/import-data/). No unencrypted data is transferred over the internet, because data is decrypted locally by the client before exporting. > [!TIP] Cloud-stored, no need for export > If you’re adding Bitwarden to a new device and your account is hosted on our cloud servers, you don’t need to create an export. Instead, [download Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/download/) on your new device and log in with your existing account. > [!WARNING] Careful w/ Exports > Unless you use an [encrypted export](https://bitwarden.com/help/encrypted-export/), do not store or send the exported file over insecure channels, like email, and delete the file immediately after use. ## Export file types Exports can be downloaded in a few formats: - `.json` (plaintext) - `.csv` (plaintext) - [.json (Encrypted)](https://bitwarden.com/help/encrypted-export/) - `.zip (with attachments)` (includes a `.json` file and your attachments) > [!NOTE] .zip exports > `.zip` exports are currently only available for individual vault data. - Export directly to another app with **iOS 26+ and Android 10+**. The destination app must support the [FIDO Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP)](https://fidoalliance.org/specifications-credential-exchange-specifications). Review [example .csv and .json files](https://bitwarden.com/help/condition-bitwarden-import/) 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: - Cards - Identities - [Stored passkeys](https://bitwarden.com/help/storing-passkeys/) > [!NOTE] Don't use exported passkeys for long-term backup > Exported passkeys should not be used as long-term backups. Exported passkeys include a counter that increments with each use. If the stored counter does not match what's expected by the service the passkey is being used to log in to, it may reject it. - [SSH keys](https://bitwarden.com/help/ssh-agent/) No export formats include trash items or [Sends](https://bitwarden.com/help/about-send/). For a complete list of all items and fields included in an individual vault export, check out this ⬇️ [.json sample](https://bitwarden.com/assets/3klSoZBBd57skEvwFkcMJc/9dfe5d696c102cd32da88dc325706738/Individual_vault_export.json). ## Export an individual vault > [!NOTE] Exporting personal data; no org data > Individual vault exports do not include organization-owned data. Only admins, owners, and some custom roles can [export organization items](https://bitwarden.com/help/export-organization-items/) via the web app or CLI. Members with **Manage collection** [permission](https://bitwarden.com/help/collection-permissions/) can, however, export data from collections they can access. ### Web app To export vault data: 1. Select **Tools**. 2. Select **Export**: ![Export items](https://bitwarden.com/assets/5PUGzasNsQnABG9gtso4o3/4e4880193ff45c22f0474c129e68e4e3/2025-12-17_11-43-59.png) *Export items* 3. 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 [**Manage collection**](https://bitwarden.com/help/collection-permissions/) permission. 4. Select a **File Format**: `.json`, `.csv`, `.json (Encrypted)`, or `.zip (with attachments)`). 5. (Optional) If you choose `.json (Encrypted)`, select an **Export type**for the [encrypted file](https://bitwarden.com/help/encrypted-export/): - **Account restricted:** This file can only be imported to the current Bitwarden account that generated the encrypted export file. > [!WARNING] Encryption Key Impact on Encrypted Exports > **Account restricted**exports can only be imported to the same account where it originated. Account restricted exports **cannot** be imported to a different account, including: > > - An account with the same email on a different [geographic](https://bitwarden.com/help/server-geographies/) or self-hosted server > - Another account with the same email address, even if the originating account was deleted > > Additionally, [rotating your account's encryption key](https://bitwarden.com/help/account-encryption-key/) 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 into a different Bitwarden account, generate a **Password protected**export instead. - **Password protected:**This file can be imported to any Bitwarden account by utilizing the password set during the encrypted export process. > [!TIP] Password generator for export > Select [generate] to securely generate a unique password for the export. If you do, be sure to save that password in a safe place. 6. Select **Export**. 7. 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. ### Browser extension To export vault data: 1. Select the ⚙️ **Settings** icon. 2. Select **Vault options**. 3. Select **Export vault**. 4. 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 [**Manage collection**](https://bitwarden.com/help/collection-permissions/) permission. 5. Select a **File Format**: `.json`, `.csv`, `.json (Encrypted)`, or `.zip (with attachments)`). 6. (Optional) If you choose `.json (Encrypted)`, select an **Export type**for the [encrypted file](https://bitwarden.com/help/encrypted-export/): - **Account restricted:** This file can only be imported to the current Bitwarden account that generated the encrypted export file. > [!WARNING] Encryption Key Impact on Encrypted Exports > **Account restricted**exports can only be imported to the same account where it originated. Account restricted exports **cannot** be imported to a different account, including: > > - An account with the same email on a different [geographic](https://bitwarden.com/help/server-geographies/) or self-hosted server > - Another account with the same email address, even if the originating account was deleted > > Additionally, [rotating your account's encryption key](https://bitwarden.com/help/account-encryption-key/) 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 into a different Bitwarden account, generate a **Password protected**export instead. - **Password protected:**This file can be imported to any Bitwarden account by utilizing the password set during the encrypted export process. > [!TIP] Password generator for export > Select [generate] to securely generate a unique password for the export. If you do, be sure to save that password in a safe place. 7. Select **Export vault**. 8. Enter your master password or an email verification code to confirm. 9. 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. ### Desktop To export vault data: 1. Select **Export** from the navigation menu. 2. 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 [**Manage collection**](https://bitwarden.com/help/collection-permissions/) permission. 3. Select a **File Format**: `.json`, `.csv`, `.json (Encrypted)`, or `.zip (with attachments)`). 4. (Optional) If you choose `.json (Encrypted)`, select an **Export type**for the [encrypted file](https://bitwarden.com/help/encrypted-export/): - **Account restricted:** This file can only be imported to the current Bitwarden account that generated the encrypted export file. > [!WARNING] Encryption Key Impact on Encrypted Exports > **Account restricted**exports can only be imported to the same account where it originated. Account restricted exports **cannot** be imported to a different account, including: > > - An account with the same email on a different [geographic](https://bitwarden.com/help/server-geographies/) or self-hosted server > - Another account with the same email address, even if the originating account was deleted > > Additionally, [rotating your account's encryption key](https://bitwarden.com/help/account-encryption-key/) 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 into a different Bitwarden account, generate a **Password protected**export instead. - **Password protected:**This file can be imported to any Bitwarden account by utilizing the password set during the encrypted export process. > [!TIP] Password generator for export > Select [generate] to securely generate a unique password for the export. If you do, be sure to save that password in a safe place. 5. Select **Export vault**. 6. Enter your master password or an email verification code to confirm. 7. 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. ### Mobile You can export your Bitwarden data on mobile by downloading a file. If you're moving to another mobile app that supports the [FIDO Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP)](https://fidoalliance.org/specifications-credential-exchange-specifications), you can transfer your data directly instead. Using CXP to [import](https://bitwarden.com/help/import-data/#tab-mobile-5ALQx9afSqWXX9jfXsY5sb/) and export data is supported on iOS 26+ and Android 10+. Below are steps for file export on iOS and Android, and CXP on iOS. To use CXP on Android, you'll start from the destination app, and the exact steps will depend on which app you're using. To export vault data on mobile: 1. Tap the ⚙️ **Settings** icon. 2. Tap **Vault**. 3. Tap **Export vault**. > [!NOTE] CXP on iOS > 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 [FIDO Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP)](https://fidoalliance.org/specifications-credential-exchange-specifications). 4. Select a **File Format**: `.json`, `.csv`, or `.json (Password protected)`. ![Export vault on mobile](https://bitwarden.com/assets/6IvRA9oYfTvO9GxylX2MMh/528b65ca6d83f0f28c469b62078570d5/2025-01-22_09-51-29.png) 5. (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. 6. Enter your master password. 7. 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. ### CLI > [!TIP] Sync before export on CLI > Sync your vault with `bw sync` before exporting to ensure the most up-to-date information is included. To export your individual vault data from the [CLI](https://bitwarden.com/help/cli/), 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: ``` bw export --output /users/me/documents/ --format json --password mYP@ssw0rd ``` The `--password` option can be used to specify a password to use to encrypt `encrypted_json` exports instead of your [account encryption key](https://bitwarden.com/help/account-encryption-key/).