Overview

You can export saved passwords or bookmarks from Google Chrome to create a backup or transfer them to another computer or browser.

• Passwords export as a CSV file

• Bookmarks export as an HTML file

These files can later be imported into another browser or Chrome profile.

⚠️ Important: Exported password files are not encrypted. Store them securely and delete them when finished.

Export Saved Passwords from Chrome

Step 1

Open Google Chrome.

Step 2

Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.

Step 3

Click Settings.

Step 4

Select Autofill and Passwords.

Step 5

Click Google Password Manager.

Step 6

Click Settings (gear icon).

Step 7

Click Export Passwords.

Step 8

Click Export Passwords again when prompted.

Step 9

Enter your computer login password or PIN.

Step 10

Choose where to save the file and click Save.

The file will save as:

Chrome Passwords.csv

Export Bookmarks from Chrome

Step 1

Open Google Chrome.

Step 2

Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.

Step 3

Select:

Bookmarks → Bookmark Manager

Step 4

In the Bookmark Manager, click the three dots (⋮) in the top right.

Step 5

Click Export Bookmarks.

Step 6

Choose where to save the file and click Save.

The file will save as:

bookmarks.html

Importing Bookmarks into Another Browser

Most browsers can import Chrome bookmarks.

Common supported browsers include:

• Microsoft Edge

• Mozilla Firefox

• Google Chrome

During import, select the HTML bookmarks file you exported.

Security Reminder

Because exported password files are plain text, you should:

✔ Save the file in a secure location
✔ Delete the file after importing passwords
✔ Do not email the file

Troubleshooting

Export Password Option Missing

Your organization may have browser security policies that disable password exports.

Cannot Find Bookmark Manager

You can open it directly by typing this into Chrome’s address bar:

chrome://bookmarks/