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How do I import a LastPass CSV file that was exported from LastPass?

    You can import your LastPass vault data that you exported as a LastPass CSV file (non-encrypted).

    Tip: Looking to import a LastPass Encrypted file instead? See How do I import a LastPass Encrypted file that was exported from LastPass?
    Attention: Importing directly into a shared folder is not supported. This means that all items will be imported as items within standard folders.

    Import using the new experience

    The new import experience takes place on the same browser tab of your LastPass vault.

    Before you begin: Export your vault data from LastPass (see instructions here and here).
    1. Log in to LastPass and access the Import page by doing either of the following:
      Login method Instructions
      LastPass browser extension (new experience) The import feature is only accessible from within your online web vault. See instructions for LastPass website below.
      LastPass browser extension (previous experience)
      1. Select inactive LastPass icon in your web browser toolbar, then enter your email address and master password and select Log In.
      2. Select active LastPass icon then go to Account Options > Advanced > Import.
      LastPass website (online web vault)
      1. Go to https://lastpass.com/?ac=1 and enter your email address and master password, then click Log In.
      2. Select Advanced Options > Import in the left navigation.

      Your vault displays the Step 1/3. Where are your passwords now? page.

      Note: If you see a different page, follow instructions in Import using the previous experience.
      Import page
    2. Select LastPass.
      Your vault displays the Step 2/3. Export & upload page.
    3. Under Upload the exported file to LastPass, choose from the following:
      • Drag and drop the CSV file exported from LastPass.
      • Select browse your computer. Browse for the LastPass CSV file on your computer, select it and click Open.
      Your vault displays the items found in the LastPass CSV file.

      Troubleshooting: If incomplete items are detected (entries are missing a username, password, and/or URL), select next to the affected item (under the Data Status column), then enter the missing information and select Save.

    4. By default, all items are selected for import. If desired, make the following changes:
      • De-select items you don't want to import.
      • If you want to create duplicate items (by importing items with the same username, password, and URL that already exist in your vault), enable the Select all duplicates setting at the bottom of the list.
    5. Select Import All.
      Items to be imported
    Results: Your exported LastPass data is now imported into your LastPass vault.

    Import using the previous experience

    The previous import experience opens in a new browser tab.

    Before you begin: Export your vault data from LastPass (see instructions here and here).
    1. Log in to LastPass and access the Import page by doing either of the following:
      Login method Instructions
      LastPass browser extension (new experience) The import feature is only accessible from within your online web vault. See instructions for LastPass website below.
      LastPass browser extension (previous experience)
      1. Select inactive LastPass icon in your web browser toolbar, then enter your email address and master password and select Log In.
      2. Select active LastPass icon then go to Account Options > Advanced > Import.
      LastPass website (online web vault)
      1. Go to https://lastpass.com/?ac=1 and enter your email address and master password, then click Log In.
      2. Select Advanced Options > Import in the left navigation.

      The Import page opens.

      Note: If you see a different page, follow instructions in Import using the new experience.
      Import page
    2. Use the drop-down menu and select Generic CSV file.
    3. Click Choose file, then select your LastPass CSV file and click Open.
    4. Click Upload.

      The items found in the LastPass CSV file are displayed.

    5. Choose from one of the following options:
      • Select the data you want to import, then click Import Selected.
      • Click Import All to import everything.
      Note: If you want to exclude items with the same username, password, and URL that already exist in your vault, enable Remove duplicate items.
      Note: Incomplete items (entries that are missing a username, password, and/or URL) will be omitted from the import (this is indicated by a note in the Notes column).
    Results: Your exported LastPass data is now imported into your LastPass vault.
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