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How To Import Passwords From Another Browser or Password Manager to DuckDuckGo

On Mac or Windows:

There are two ways to import your passwords.

The quickest is to Import them into the DuckDuckGo browser:

  1. Open DuckDuckGo on your Mac or Windows computer.
  2. Go to Settings > Passwords & Autofill.
  3. Select Import Passwords… and follow the steps to import.

Another way is to download or Export Passwords as a .CSV File (only necessary if you use a third-party party password manager or an unsupported browser):

  1. Open the browser or password manager where you currently have your passwords stored.
  2. Find the option to export passwords and download them as a .CSV file.
  3. Refer to your browser or password manager's documentation for specific instructions.

On Mobile devices:

There are also two ways to import your passwords.

Import passwords directly on your mobile device:

  • Android
    1. Open DuckDuckGo on Android.
    2. Go to Settings > Passwords & Autofill.
    3. Select Import Passwords From Google… and follow the steps to import (if you’re already using DuckDuckGo Password Manager, click on ‘’ in the top right of the screen).
  • iOS
    • Direct import coming soon.

Alternatively, you can sync your desktop passwords to your mobile device.

Import passwords in the desktop version of the DuckDuckGo browser, then sync across devices:

  1. Open DuckDuckGo on Mac or Windows.
  2. Go to Settings > Passwords & Autofill.
  3. Select Import Passwords… and follow the steps to import.
  4. Set up Sync & Backup to access them on your mobile device.
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