How to Export Your Browser Passwords to Migrate to a New Computer

Switching computers? Here’s a quick guide to exporting your saved passwords from the most common browsers so you don’t lose access to your accounts during the migration.

Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome and go to Settings (three dots menu, top right)
2. Click Autofill → Password Manager
3. Click the settings gear icon next to “Saved Passwords”
4. Click Export passwords and save the CSV file securely

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Edge and go to Settings (three dots menu)
2. Click Passwords
3. Click the three-dot menu next to “Saved passwords”
4. Select Export passwords and save the file

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox and click the menu button (three lines)
2. Go to Passwords
3. Click the three-dot menu in the top right of the passwords window
4. Select Export Logins and save the CSV file

Apple Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari and go to File → Export → Passwords
2. Authenticate with your Mac password or Touch ID
3. Save the CSV file in a secure location

Important Security Warning

The exported password file is a plain text CSV that anyone can read. Treat it like cash. Once you’ve imported your passwords on the new computer, delete the export file immediately from both computers and empty the Recycle Bin / Trash.

Pro tip: This is a great time to switch to a dedicated password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or LastPass. They sync securely across all your devices and are far safer than browser-stored passwords. safemode IT recommends and deploys business password managers as part of our managed IT service.

Need help migrating to a new computer? Contact safemode IT — we handle computer migrations for businesses across Central Texas.