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Firefox Lockwise allows you to export saved username and password data. Learn more.
Firefox Lockwise will allow you to export saved username and password data, starting in version 79. Learn more.
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{for not fx78}
{note}
This feature is available starting in [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 78. [[Update Firefox to the latest version]] to use this feature.
{/note}
{/for}
If you want to move your saved usernames and passwords to a different application, Firefox Lockwise allows you to export this data to a <code>.csv</code> (comma separated values) file.
{warning}
'''Warning:''' Your passwords in the exported file will not be encrypted and will be in a readable form to anyone who can view this file. Do not upload online, email or share the exported file. Delete this file when finished.
{/warning}
=Export usernames and passwords=
#[[Template:fx29menu]]
#[[Template:openlockwise70]] The Firefox Lockwise ''about:logins'' page will open in a new tab.
#Click the Firefox Lockwise menu (three dots), then click {menu Export Logins…}.
#;[[Image:LockwiseExport]]
#A dialog box will appear to remind you that passwords are saved as readable text. Click the {button Export…} button to continue.
#You will be prompted to enter your operating system password (or authenticate using your fingerprint, face or voice login if enabled). This is '''not''' your Firefox Account password, this is usually the password used to unlock your computer.
#After authenticating, you can choose the file name and location where this exported data will be saved.
{note}
This feature will be available starting in [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 79.
{/note}
If you want to back up your saved usernames and passwords or move them to a different application, Firefox Lockwise allows you to export this data to a <code>.csv</code> (comma separated values) file.
{warning}
'''Warning:''' Your passwords in the exported file will not be encrypted and will be in a readable form to anyone who can view this file. Do not upload online, email or share the exported file. Delete this file when finished.
{/warning}
=Export usernames and passwords=
#[[Template:fx29menu]]
#[[Template:openlockwise70]] The Firefox Lockwise ''about:logins'' page will open in a new tab.
#Click the Firefox Lockwise menu (three dots), then click {menu Export Logins…}.
#;[[Image:LockwiseExport]]
#A dialog box will appear to remind you that passwords are saved as readable text. Click the {button Export…} button to continue.
#*You may be prompted to enter your [[Use a Master Password to protect stored logins and passwords|Master Password]], if enabled, or [[Lockwise asks for authentication (password, voice, face or fingerprint) when accessing passwords|operating system authentication may be required]] when accessing stored passwords.
#You can choose the file name and location where this exported data will be saved.