How to move your passwords to Inlockly - from your browser or another password manager
Switching to a new password manager doesn't mean retyping everything. Here's how to move your passwords - 2FA codes included - without leaving any copies behind.
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Browser passwords or a password manager?
Your browser saves passwords for free, and it keeps getting better at it. When is that enough, and when is it worth switching to a dedicated password manager?
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A browser’s built-in password manager is a good first step: it offers to save your password, fills in forms, and suggests a strong password when you sign up. If you’re using the same password everywhere today, your browser is already a big improvement. But there are situations where it hits its limits.
When your browser is enough
- You use one browser on all your devices (for example, only Safari on your iPhone and Mac).
- You don’t share passwords with anyone.
- You have 2FA turned on for the Google, Apple, or Microsoft account that syncs your passwords.
When it’s worth switching to a password manager
You use several browsers or operating systems
Passwords saved in Chrome won’t show up in Firefox or Safari without a manual export. A password manager works in every browser, on your computer, and in your phone apps at the same time.
You want a separate lock for your passwords
Passwords in your browser open with your signed-in profile. A password manager’s vault has a separate master password and locks automatically after a period of inactivity.
You’re worried about data-stealing malware
Data saved in browsers is a common target for infostealer malware. The Inlockly vault is encrypted with a zero-knowledge model and stays locked until you open it.
You share access with others
Browsers share passwords within a family group at most. A password manager has shared vaults with permissions and a secure link for people outside your account.
You want 2FA codes close at hand
Chrome, Edge, and Firefox don’t generate one-time codes. In Inlockly, the code fills in along with your password (Personal plan and up).
Quick comparison
| Browser | Inlockly | |
|---|---|---|
| Works across browsers | Usually not | Yes |
| Separate password for vault | No | Yes |
| 2FA codes with your login | No (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) | Yes, Personal plan and up |
| Sharing with permissions | Limited | Shared vaults and links |
| Password change history | No | Yes, Personal plan and up |
Switch in three steps
- Export your passwords - in Chrome: Google Password Manager → Settings → Export passwords. Edge and Firefox have a similar option in their password settings.
- Import the file into Inlockly - import is available on every plan, including Free. Your data is encrypted on your device before it reaches the cloud.
- Clean up - delete the export file and turn off password saving in your browser.
See the full comparison. Feature by feature: Inlockly vs. the password managers built into browsers.
The Inlockly team
We write about password and data security the same way we build our app: practical, no scare tactics, no jargon.