Protect: import passwords

You can import passwords to Yandex Browser from other browsers and password managers. You can also import passwords using a file from one Yandex Browser to another browser, For example, when reinstalling the operating system or changing the device.

Import passwords from the browser

Available browsers:

Import passwords from a file

1. Export the passwords from the program to a file.

   • If you use a password manager, follow the instructions for 1Password, LastPass, or Kaspersky Password Manager.
   • If you want to export passwords from Yandex Browser, go to Export passwords.

2. Open Yandex Browser.

3. Click  → Passwords, cards, data.

4. If you have created master password enter it to access the storage.

5. Click  → Export passwords in the upper-right corner of the Passwords section.

6. In the Select import source section, select the program from which you want to import passwords.

   • 1Password (*.pif)
   • 1Password (*.csv)
   • Lastpass (*.csv)
   • Kaspersky Password Manager (*.txt)
   • Yandex Browser (*.zip): You will have to enter the password you set when exporting passwords.
   • Yandex Browser (*.csv)

7. Enter the password file and click Open.

If the password manager and file contain the same sites, the password that was changed last will be saved during import.

After importing the passwords, Yandex Browser will tell you how many passwords were added.

Passwords are encrypted with a key generated by Yandex Browser. For better security, create a master password and a backup encryption key.