{"id":5595,"date":"2025-05-19T05:25:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T21:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tucbo.com\/how-to-import-passwords-into-edge-from-other-browsers\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T05:25:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T21:25:24","slug":"how-to-import-passwords-into-edge-from-other-browsers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tucbo.com\/de\/how-to-import-passwords-into-edge-from-other-browsers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import Passwords Into Edge From Other Browsers"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nQuick Tips<\/legend>\n
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  • You can move passwords, bookmarks, and more into Microsoft Edge.<\/li>\n
  • This works with Chrome, Firefox, and some other browsers.<\/li>\n
  • You don\u2019t need to retype anything as Edge does the work for you.<\/li>\n
  • If auto-import fails, there\u2019s a manual file method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/fieldset>\n

    Switching browsers can be a pain, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. If you\u2019re moving to Microsoft Edge and don\u2019t want to lose your saved passwords, there\u2019s a built-in tool that makes the switch quick. To understand how to import passwords into Edge, you only have to follow a few steps, and your passwords move over like nothing changed.<\/p>\n

    Import Directly From Another Browser<\/h2>\n

    This is the fastest way with no file downloads to move your passwords over.<\/p>\n

    Step 1:<\/strong> In Microsoft Edge, click the three dots in the top right corner, then Settings.<\/p>\n

    \"How<\/figure>\n

    Step 2:<\/strong> Click Profiles on the left.<\/p>\n

    Step 3: <\/strong>Click Import browser data.<\/p>\n

    \"How\"How<\/figure>\n

    Step 4: <\/strong>Choose your old browser from the dropdown.<\/p>\n

    Step 5:<\/strong> Check Saved passwords (and anything else you want) and click Import.<\/p>\n

    \"How\"How<\/figure>\n

    Edge will pull in everything you selected. This works best when your old browser is still installed on your computer.<\/p>\n

    Import Passwords Using a File<\/h2>\n

    If your old browser is gone or the direct import fails, you can still move your passwords using a .csv file. Here\u2019s how to do it if your passwords are saved in Chrome. First, export your existing passwords into a file.<\/p>\n

    Step 1:<\/strong> In Chrome click the three dots and head to Settings.<\/p>\n

    \"How\"How<\/figure>\n

    Step 2:<\/strong> Click Autofill and passwords.<\/p>\n

    \"How\"How<\/figure>\n

    Step 3:<\/strong> Open Google Password Manager.<\/p>\n

    Step 4:<\/strong> Go to Settings and find Export passwords.<\/p>\n

    Step 5:<\/strong> Click Download file.<\/p>\n

    \"How\"How<\/figure>\n

    Step 6:<\/strong> Confirm with your device password.<\/p>\n

    \"How\"How<\/figure>\n

    Step 7:<\/strong> Save the .csv file to your computer.<\/p>\n

    Edge doesn\u2019t always show the option to import from a file by default, so you need to turn it on.<\/p>\n

    Step 1:<\/strong> Open Edge.<\/p>\n

    Step 2:<\/strong> In the address bar, type edge:\/\/flags and press Enter.<\/p>\n

    Step 3:<\/strong> Search for Password import.<\/p>\n

    \"How\"How<\/figure>\n

    Step 4:<\/strong> Set it to Enabled.<\/p>\n

    Step 5:<\/strong> Restart Edge by closing all tabs and opening a new one.<\/p>\n

    Now you can import the file and your data into Edge.<\/p>\n

    Step 1:<\/strong> Open Edge and click the three dots.<\/p>\n

    Step 2:<\/strong> Go to Settings, then click Profiles > Passwords.<\/p>\n

    \"How\"How<\/figure>\n

    Step 3:<\/strong> Click the three dots next to Saved passwords.<\/p>\n

    Step 4:<\/strong> Click Import passwords.<\/p>\n

    \"How\"How<\/figure>\n

    Step 5: <\/strong>Select \u2018Passwords CVS file\u2019 from the dropdown.<\/p>\n

    Step 6:<\/strong> Select the file to upload.<\/p>\n

    Your passwords should now be in Edge.<\/p>\n

    Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them<\/h2>\n

    Even though the process of importing passwords from other browsers into Edge is simple, a few things trip people up. Here\u2019s what to watch for:<\/p>\n

    Edge doesn\u2019t show my old browser:<\/h3>\n

    Make sure the old browser is still installed. If it isn\u2019t, Edge won\u2019t detect it and you should use the .csv method instead.<\/p>\n

    Nothing happens when I click Import:<\/h3>\n

    Sometimes Edge needs permission to access another app. If you see a pop-up, make sure you allow access. If nothing shows up, restart Edge and try again.<\/p>\n

    Can\u2019t find the import option for passwords:<\/h3>\n

    Edge sometimes hides the password import tool unless you turn on the flag. Go to edge:\/\/flags, search \u2018Password import\u2019, enable it, then restart Edge.<\/p>\n

    The .csv file didn\u2019t work:<\/h3>\n

    Open the file with Notepad and make sure it has three columns: name (or URL), username, and password. Edge can only read it if it\u2019s formatted right.<\/p>\n

    Accidentally imported the wrong files:<\/h3>\n

    You can delete anything you imported by going back into Passwords or Bookmarks in Edge\u2019s settings and removing what you don\u2019t want.<\/p>\n

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    Thanks for your feedback!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n