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Migration guide

How to migrate from 1Password to Vaultwarden

Migrating passwords is quick, but the highest security risk is right during the export — the exported file is in plain, unencrypted text.

  1. 1

    Export your vault from 1Password

    Go to 1Password's export settings and generate a CSV or JSON file with all your items. Most password managers only allow this from the web dashboard, not the browser extension.

  2. 2

    Import the file into Vaultwarden

    Vaultwarden usually has a dedicated importer that recognizes 1Password's export format directly, including folders and secure notes.

  3. 3

    Verify before deleting the file

    Check that the number of imported items matches your original vault and that passwords look correct (no truncated characters) before continuing.

  4. 4

    Securely delete the exported file

    The exported CSV/JSON is unencrypted — delete it securely (not just to the trash) as soon as you confirm the import was successful.

Before cancelling 1Password

Before cancelling 1Password, update the 2FA and passwords for your most critical accounts from Vaultwarden already, to confirm the authentication flow works before relying solely on the new vault.

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These steps are a general guideline — the exact export menu can vary depending on 1Password's plan and version.