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

    You can import your LastPass vault data that you exported as a LastPass Encrypted file using the LastPass browser extension or directly from within your vault.

    Important: In order to import LastPass vault data back in to LastPass, you will be required to enter the encryption key that you created during the export process.
    Restriction: 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 places on the same browser tab of your LastPass vault.

    Before you begin: You must export your vault data as a LastPass Encrypted file (view these instructions).
    1. Log in to LastPass and access the Import page by doing either of the following:
      Login method Instructions
      LastPass browser extension
      1. Select inactive LastPass icon in your web browser toolbar, then enter your email address and master password and click Log In.
      2. Select active LastPass icon then go to Account Options > Advanced > Import.
      LastPass website
      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 LastPass Encrypted (CSV) file exported from LastPass.
      • Select browse your computer. Browse for the LastPass Encrypted (CSV) file on your computer, select it and click Open.
    4. Enter your encryption key (that was created when you exported), then click Continue.

      Decrypt data for LastPass Encrypted import

      Your vault displays the items found in the LastPass Encrypted file.

    5. 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.
    6. Select Import All.

      Items to be imported

    Your exported LastPass Encrypted 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: You must export your vault data as a LastPass Encrypted file (view these instructions).
    1. Log in to LastPass and access the Import page by doing either of the following:
      Login method Instructions
      LastPass browser extension
      1. Select inactive LastPass icon in your web browser toolbar, then enter your email address and master password and click Log In.
      2. Select active LastPass icon then go to Account Options > Advanced > Import.
      LastPass website
      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 LastPass.
    3. Click Import, then select your LastPass Encrypted (CSV) file and click Open.
    4. Enter your encryption key (that was created when you exported), then click Decrypt.

      Decrypt data by entering your key

    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.
    Your exported LastPass Encrypted data is now imported into your LastPass vault.
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