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Move my TOTP accounts in the LastPass Authenticator app to a new device or export them to a file on Android

    You can export a single TOTP account or all your TOTP accounts saved in your LastPass Authenticator app and import them to the LastPass Authenticator app on a new phone either via QR scanning or via the backup and restore function, or you can export them to a JSON file.

    Important: This feature is available only on Android OS.
    Before you begin: Download the LastPass Authenticator app to your new mobile device.
    Note: You cannot export old TOTP accounts.

    How do I move all of my TOTP accounts to a new device on Android?

    1. Open the LastPass Authenticator app on your old mobile device.
    2. Tap in the top toolbar.
    3. Under Transfer accounts tap Export accounts to QR code.
      Export TOTP accounts to QR code
    4. Tap Continue on the Export account to QR codescreen.

      Result: The LastPass Authenticator app generates a QR code.

    5. Open the LastPass Authenticator app on your new mobile device.
    6. Tap Import from other device on the Welcome screen.
      Important: You cannot import accounts if you have already added accounts in the LastPass Authenticator app.
    7. Tap Scan QR code.
    8. Scan the QR code displayed on your old mobile device.
    Results: Your TOTP accounts are imported to your new device.

    How do I export all of my TOTP accounts to a file on Android?

    1. Open the LastPass Authenticator app on your mobile device.
    2. Tap in the top toolbar.
    3. Under Transfer accounts tap Export accounts to file.
      Export TOTP accounts to file
    4. Tap Download JSON file on the Export accounts to file screen.
    5. Authenticate with one of your authentication methods.
    6. Select a folder to save your file.
    Results: Your TOTP accounts are exported and saved to a file on your mobile device.

    How do I move a single TOTP account to a new device on Android?

    1. Open the LastPass Authenticator app on your old mobile device.
    2. Tap the account you want to transfer.
    3. Select Export account to QR.
    4. Tap Continue on the Export account screen.

      Result: The LastPass Authenticator app generates a QR code.

    5. Open the LastPass Authenticator app on your new mobile device.
    6. Tap Import from other device on the Welcome screen.
      Important: You cannot import accounts if you have already added accounts in the LastPass Authenticator app.
    7. Tap Scan QR code.
    8. Scan the QR code displayed on your old mobile device.
    Results: Your TOTP account is imported to your new device.
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