Password managers store your login information for all the websites you use and help you log into them automatically. They encrypt your password database with a master password – the master password is the only one you have to remember. Once you have imported your CSV file to your any of password manager, it will help you login to your account automatically. Once you are logged in to a password manager and visit any of the sites with login authentication, the password manager will automatically fill out your login credentials and you just have to press the login button. This keeps your password save and helps you to save password while sitting with friends.
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Now there are different software managers that help you to save passwords but the question arises how to use them? How to import your CSV file to them? We have used some of the password managers and we will share the information on how to import CSV to 1Password, LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper and Chrome with you.
The second way to import passwords into Dashlane works if you’re already using another password manager such as 1Password or LastPass. First, head to your old password manager and figure out how. Like Dashlane and 1Password, LastPass uses a combination of a zero-knowledge security model, multi-factor authentication, and user-friendly interface to make password management effortless. However, Dashlane delivers above and beyond the security features of LastPass making it a superior password manager. But Dashlane's free tier is very limited and its paid plan is pricey at $60/year. 1Password ($36/year), a longtime favorite of Mac users, has no free tier, but it's a strong contender if you live. Both Dashlane and 1Password can’t access your vault without your master password, so it’s really up to you. The companies take two different approaches to emergency lockout. 1Password provides you with an Emergency Kit that contains all the information somebody would need to access your vault.
Part 1. How to Import CSV File to 1Password
1Password is one of the password manager that helps you to securely store your credit cards, receipts, and more, and access them on any device. It also keeps your data safe with strong AES-256 encryption, which protects your sensitive information at all times. Importing csv to 1Password is very simple. But first you have to create 1Password compatible csv file. The standard procedure to create 1Password compatible csv file is
Login
title, website, username, password, notes, custom field 1, custom field 2, custom field …
Credit Card
title, card number, expiry date (MM/YYYY), cardholder name, PIN, bank name, CVV, notes
Once you have created 1Password compatible csv file follow the procedure for importing it to 1Password.
Step 1. Open 1Password and login to your account.
Step 2. Click your account name in the top right and choose 'Import' option.
Step 3. Now it will ask about the format of file choose 'Other', the last option.
Step 4. Now drag and drop your csv file in the required box and your importing will be done.
Part 2. How to Import CSV File to Chrome
Google chrome, your browser can also serve as a password manager to you. You just need to turn some setting on and off then you will not be needing extra software on your computer for password management. Just follow the steps below and make your chrome a password manager as well and import csv to chrome.
Step 1. Open chrome and type 'chrome://flags/#PasswordImport' in search bar.
Step 2. You will see 'Password import'. Change its 'Default' setting to 'Enabled' and restart your browser.
Step 3. Now type 'chrome://settings/passwords' in search bar and hit enter.
Step 4. There you will see additional option of 'Import'. Select that option and upload your csv file to chrome.
After successful importing, chrome will update all the login credentials from csv to browser. Note that existing record of chrome will be updated with this new file.
Part 3. How to Import CSV File to Dashlane
Dashlane is another widely used password manager. Dashlane helps you in your daily life by managing and protecting everything that matters. Dashlane not only provides the facility of importing from other password manager format but it also allows its user to import CSV to Dashlane. But your CSV file should be Dashlane compatible. In order to make csv Dashlane compatible, it should contain following headings:
- Website* or URL
- Name
- Login*
- Login2
- Password*
- Category
- Note
Step 1. Once you have created Dashlane compatible csv file, you are ready to import your file to dashlane. Just download Dashlane and follow the procedure below.
Step 2. Open your Dashlane and login to your account.
Step 3. Now on top left corner click File and then navigate to Import password> Custom CSV. You will also see many other options.
Step 4. Now chose your file and it will be added to your Dashlane Account.
Once your file imported successfully, you will be getting auto fill login credentials. But If Dashlane does not find any data in your CSV file, please open your file in Notepad++ and then go to Edit → EOL Conversion → Windows Format and save your file.
Part 4. How to Import CSV File to LastPass
Just like other password managers, LastPass also helps you remember your passwords. Once you save your password to LastPass, it will be instantly available to all your devices. LastPass is one of the best and widely used around the globe password manager. Just like other Password managers LastPass also allows you to import csv to Lastpass. Its user-friendly interface allows you to import csv in no time. Here are some steps to keep in mind while importing file.
Step 1. Open Lastpass and login to your Lastpass account.
Step 2. Once you are logged in, again tap to Lastpass logo and click 'More Options'.
Step 3. Now find 'Advance' and click on it.
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Step 4. Now you will see 'Import' option, select that.
Step 5. Now select 'Other' option and upload your file.
Once imported, you will be notified.
Part 5. How to Import CSV File to Keeper
Last but not the least, as the name describes that Keeper plays the role of gate keeper and protects your important information from getting into wrong hands. Its user friendly interface allows you to import different compatible files. Apart from that it also allows you to import CSV to keeper. You just need to follow some steps to get your CSV secure.
Step 1. Open Keeper and create account if not existing otherwise login to your existing account.
Step 2. Once logged in look at top right corner you will see 'More Option Tab'. Select that option. Now you will see 'Import' option, feel free to select that option.
Step 3. Now here you are also given the option of importing from web browser directly. Now select 'Text File(.csv)' and drop your csv file in required box. This will import your csv in no time depending upon csv data.
Bonus Tips: How to Manage Password in iPhone or iPad
Last but not least, if you would like to find and export Wi-Fi password, recover website and app password, find mail account password, recover screen time passcode, view credit card and Apple ID password information, PassFab iOS Password Manager is your best option.
Summary
Passwords are the only key that keeps hacker away from your confidential information. That's why it should be kept strong and secret. Memory loss allows you to forget your passwords. Now assword managers have made life easier as they store your login information and let you do one tap sign in. After importing you CSV, It is strongly recommended, that you delete the CSV files exported from the different password managers because it contains unprotected data. Do not send it to anyone, upload to the Internet, or even leave it in a local storage.
If you clicked on this article, chances are you already know 1Password is considered the king of password managers. I had been using 1Password for about a year now. There are a few other options like KeePass for Windows or another favorite, LastPass. We wrote extensively here on Guiding Tech about the great benefits of 1Password over LastPass if you’re interested. But I want to throw a new name into the mix: Dashlane.
Dashlane is considerably lesser known than 1Password or LastPass. In fact, I didn’t even know about it until I saw it recently as one of the featured apps in the Mac App Store. I bought 1Password direct from the website last year and learned that it charges for upgrades even when the amount of new features is pretty minimal. Slightly annoyed by that, I gave Dashlane a go and immediately fell in love. Here’s why.
Dashlane’s Design is Unparalleled
The main reason why Dashlane caught my eye while being featured in the Mac App Store is because the brand new Dashlane 4 is out with a fresh, uniform design that makes all the difference. Your logins and passwords are organized in a beautiful, graphical grid that gives priority to the logos of the website so you can find what you need quickly. On the left is navigation between passwords, your secure notes (like Wi-Fi passwords and software licenses), bank accounts, credit cards, receipts and more. Then at the top you can search for any information you store in Dashlane or add something new.
1Password always receives praise for having a terrific design, but it seems a bit outdated at this point to me — just a simple list of accounts and vaults. Dashlane’s organization and intelligent color coordination are worlds ahead of 1Password.
Like 1Password, Dashlane also includes a necessary browser extension for logging in or using autofill. In my experience, Dashlane worked for far more logins than 1Password did. The icon even appears within text fields for when it doesn’t quite automatically log you in.
No other password manager I’ve tried, including 1Password and LastPass, has a better design than Dashlane 4. And it’s consistent across all platforms.
Dashlane Enables You to be More Secure
Dashlane has features built-in that actually help out with security online. For one, it has a Security Dashboard accessible from the sidebar. This gives you a personalized security score based on the strength of your current passwords and how often you reuse passwords. If you’re unhappy with your score, you can start changing your passwords to be more complex and repeating them for different websites less often.
But better yet, Dashlane has a Password Changer feature — 1Password does not. If you see a weak password on your security dashboard, not only is Dashlane capable of logging in and changing the password to an automatically generated strong one, it’ll update the login information too so you have it stored for next time. You don’t have to do a thing, and it actually does work with most of the websites I’ve tried it with.
Lastly, Dashlane has a fantastic feature called Emergency. If a dire situation comes up where you feel like you need someone to be able to access and/or change all of your passwords for you, that’s where Emergency comes in. You set a contact — someone you have significant trust in — that at any time can request to view the data you want him or her to in Dashlane. If they do request it, you set an allotted amount of time where you can reject the request, otherwise it’s automatically granted to them.
Note:
If that worries you, this feature is completely optional. Plus, you can set the waiting period to be as little as 24 hours or as long as 60 days. That gives you ample amount of time to reject a request to see your private content in Dashlane. Additionally, the contact must also have a Dashlane account.Dashlane is Free (Mostly)
While 1Password costs $49.99 and often asks for paid upgrades in the future, Dashlane has a very different pricing model. It’s totally free to download and use on your computer — even without any ads. The browser extension comes with it too.
However, you can upgrade to a premium version that lets you sync all of your passwords across multiple devices like iOS and Android and lets you view your data on the web too in case you’re on a different computer. The premium version will also keep automatic backups. This costs $39.99 per year.
Yes, that’s more than LastPass’s modest charge of only $12 per year but Dashlane has way more features and a much sleeker design. The good news is, if you’re like me, you really don’t need all of your passwords and sensitive information on your mobile device. Thus, I’ve been using Dashlane completely free with zero complaints on my end.
Important: A thought on security: yes, it’s true 1Password stores everything locally while Dashlane and LastPass store your passwords in their servers. The latter companies say it’s impossible for them to actually tap into user accounts and access any of that information. Plus with AES 256 encryption and the master password only stored locally, it’s just about impossible for hackers to ever get at your Dashlane information either.So what do you think of Dashlane? Have you been swayed to try it over 1Password or LastPass? Let us know in the comments.
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