Use this article for help exporting data from Keeper and importing into Bitwarden. Bitwarden supports import of Keeper data that is exported as a .csv file.
Data can be imported to Bitwarden from the web app, browser extension, desktop app, and CLI. Data is encrypted locally before being sent to the server for storage.
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While some item types cannot be imported, you can still add them to a vault:
From the Vault dropdown menu, select where to save the data:
Individual vault: Select My vault and (optional) choose a Folder to put the items in.
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If your data file contains folders from your previous password manager and you select a destination folder from the dropdown menu, those imported folders will be nested inside the folder you selected.
Organization vault: Select the organization vault’s name and choose a Collection. (The Manage collection permission is required.)
Select Choose File and pick the file or copy and paste your file’s contents into the text box.
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Importing does not check for duplicates. If you import the same file more than once or import items already in your vault, duplicate items will be created.
Select Import. If you are importing a password protected .json file, enter the password into the Confirm vault import window that appears.
After your data is imported, delete the import source file from your computer. This will protect you in the event your computer is compromised.
To import data to your vault:
Select Settings.
Select Vault options.
Select Import items. A new window will appear.
From the Vault dropdown menu, select where to save the data:
Individual vault: Select My vault and (optional) choose a Folder to put the items in.
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If your data file contains folders from your previous password manager and you select a destination folder from the dropdown menu, those imported folders will be nested inside the folder you selected.
Organization vault: Select the organization vault’s name and choose a Collection. (You need the Manage collection permission.)
Select Choose File and pick the file or copy and paste your file’s contents into the text box.
warning
Importing does not check for duplicates. If you import the same file more than once or import items already in your vault, duplicate items will be created.
Select Import data. If you are importing a password protected .json file, enter the password into the Confirm vault import window that appears.
After your data is imported, delete the import source file from your device. This will protect you in the event your device is compromised.
In most cases, importing data on a mobile device requires that you do so in via the web app opened in a mobile browser. You can reach this location quickly from Password Manager by navigating to Settings → Vault → Import items.
On iOS 26, Bitwarden supports import using the Fido Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) for direct and easy migration of credentials into your vault. The app you're importing from must also support CXP and steps will vary by application.
For example, on the iOS Passwords app, use the options menu to select Export Data to Another App and choose Bitwarden.
To import data to your vault:
Select File.
Select Import data.
From the Vault dropdown menu, select where to save the data:
Individual vault: Select My vault and (optional) choose a Folder to put the items in.
note
If your data file contains folders from your previous password manager and you select a destination folder from the dropdown menu, those imported folders will be nested inside the folder you selected.
Organization vault: Select the organization vault’s name and choose a Collection. (You need the can manage permission.)
Select Choose File and pick the file or copy and paste your file’s contents into the text box.
warning
Importing does not check for duplicates. If you import the same file more than once or import items already in your vault, duplicate items will be created.
Select Import data. If you are importing a password protected .json file, enter the password into the Confirm vault import window that appears.
After your data is imported, delete the import source file from your computer. This will protect you in the event your computer is compromised.
To import data to your vault, use the following CLI command:
Bash
bw import <format> <path>
bw import requires a format (use bw import --formats to retrieve a list of formats) and a path, for example:
