I switched password managers without losing a single login - here's how

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Switching password managers is easier than it sounds.
• Export passwords to CSV, then import them into the new app.
• Review records and settings before deleting your old manager.

Not happy with your current password manager and looking to jump to a different one? That sounds like a time-consuming challenge, but it doesn't have to be. 

Most password managers let you export your current passwords so you can import them into another product. From there, you do have to configure all the necessary settings in the new password manager. But at least your accounts should all be in place. 

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