LastPass, why you have to do this to us?
James Martin/CNETIf you've been using the password manager LastPass, you've surely seen the news that starting March 16, if you want to sync and access your passwords across multiple device types, you'll have to start paying for the service. That's right, it's no longer totally free to use LastPass on both your computer and phone -- you'd have to choose only one device. I can't tell you how many devices are synced to my password manager of choice -- it's a must-have feature for any password manager. Following the announcement, LastPass found itself in the hot seat after web trackers were found in the app, possibly giving you yet another reason to ditch the service.
If you don't feel like paying LastPass the $36 a year for a personal account, or $48 a year for a family account, then you'll either need to deal with the new limitation, or find a different password manager.
The easiest way to move from one password manager to another is to export your LastPass information and then import it into your new software pick.
Below I'll show you a couple of different ways you can get your information out of LastPass, and then walk you through importing it into another app. I've chosen Bitwarden for this example, a completely free password manager.
Exporting your passwords out of your LastPass accounting
The easiest way to export your login credentials from LastPass is to use the browser extension and not the website. I'll include instructions for both, but trust me, the extension is the way to go.
Open your web browser of choice and click on the LastPass extension. Enter your master password if prompted. Next, select Account Options from the drop-down followed by Advanced > Export > LastPass CSV File. Enter your master password when asked.
Use the extension to export your information. It's easier.
Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNETYour browser will download a file called lastpass_export.csv. I suggest moving the file from your Downloads folder to your Desktop so it's easier to find when importing it to a new service.
If you'd rather use the website to export all of your information from LastPass, the process is similar, but instead of downloading a CSV file, you'll have to create one of your own. After signing into your account on LastPass.com, click on Advanced Options in the bottom left corner of the page. Click Export then enter your master password when asked.
LastPass will generate a CSV list with all of your info and display it in your browser tab. Depending on which password manager you're moving to, you can either leave that tab open and copy/paste the information into the import tool, or you'll need to create a CSV file of your own.
To do that, you'll need to copy the text that's displayed in the browser and then paste it into an app like Numbers on a Mac, or Excel on a PC (or Mac). If you don't have access to Excel on a PC, you can use the Notepad app. No matter the app you end up using, make sure you save or export the file as a CSV file. In Notepad, for example, that means you'll need to go to File > Save As and add ".csv" to the end of the file name. Save the new CSV file to your desktop, and give it a name like "Lastpass_export.csv" that makes it easy to identify.
It's important to remember that this file now has all of your account logins in plain text. Don't share it with anyone, and I'd even go so far as to recommend deleting the file after you import and verify that all of your information is accurate in your new password manager account.
Bitwarden makes it easy to bring your LastPass credentials with you.
Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNETImporting your information to another service
The import process will vary based on the password manager you switch to. There are plenty of paid options available, and we have a roundup of the best password managers that break down the differences and details of each. It's in the process of being updated based on the LastPass news, but the information about services like 1Password will still be accurate.
Realizing that LastPass users are looking to jump ship, most of the password managers have published blog posts with instructions showing how to import your information. For example, 1Password has a guide, as does Dashlane and Keeper Security.
If you're wanting to keep with a free password manager, Bitwarden is the way to go. CNET Senior Editor Rick Broida explains his reasoning for going with Bitwarden now that LastPass is moving to a paid service.
Bitwarden has also posted instructions for importing your LastPass account.
To get started, create an account at Bitwarden.com. Once you're logged in, click the Tools button at the top of the page and then select Import Data.
Use the dropdown menu to select your file's format, which if you're coming from LastPass will be LastPass (csv). Next, select the file LastPass created and download to your computer, or you can copy and paste the text in the LastPass export tab if you used the website. Finally, click Import Data.
If you're not using a password manager, you really should start. It creates, stores and fills complex passwords in apps or websites without forcing you to remember or hand type them in. Another way to boost your account security is to enable two-factor authentication for any and all accounts that support it (most password managers support storing your one-time passwords and will even enter those, too.)
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