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Import passwords from Chrome to Geslar
Step-by-step guide. All your Chrome passwords into a secure local vault — in 2 minutes.
Why move passwords out of Chrome?
Chrome stores your passwords on Google's servers and ties them to your Google account. This means:
No separate master password — whoever has access to your Google account has all your passwords.
No auto-locking — passwords are visible to anyone who uses your browser.
No TOTP, Secure Send, or passphrase generator.
More details: 5 reasons why Google Password Manager is not enough.
No separate master password — whoever has access to your Google account has all your passwords.
No auto-locking — passwords are visible to anyone who uses your browser.
No TOTP, Secure Send, or passphrase generator.
More details: 5 reasons why Google Password Manager is not enough.
Step 1: Export passwords from Chrome
- Open Chrome and type in the address bar: chrome://password-manager/settings
- Find the "Export passwords" section
- Click "Download file"
- Chrome will request identity verification (Windows Hello, system password, or biometrics)
- Save the CSV file to a known location (e.g., Desktop)
Important: The CSV file contains all your passwords in plain text. Do not send it by email, do not save it to the cloud, and do not forget to delete it after import!
Step 2: Import into Geslar
Geslar desktop application:
- Open Geslar and unlock the vault
- Click Settings (gear icon)
- Select "Import data"
- Choose "Chrome / CSV" as the source
- Select the CSV file you just exported
- Geslar will show a preview — verify that all passwords are correctly mapped
- Click "Import" — done!
Geslar browser extension:
- Open the Geslar extension and unlock the vault
- Click the menu (≡) → Settings
- Select "Import data"
- Select the CSV file and confirm the import
Step 3: Cleanup after import
Delete the CSV file
Immediately delete the CSV file from your desktop. Empty the recycle bin too. That file contains all your passwords in plain text.
Disable Chrome PM
In Chrome: Settings → Passwords → disable "Offer to save passwords". Chrome will no longer offer to save passwords.
Delete passwords from Chrome
Optional: delete all saved passwords from Chrome (chrome://password-manager/passwords). They're now safely in Geslar.
Create a backup
Create an encrypted backup of your Geslar vault. Store it on a USB drive or another secure location — in case you lose your device.
Using Edge or Firefox?
Microsoft Edge: The process is nearly identical to Chrome since Edge uses the same Chromium base. Open edge://settings/passwords and click Export.
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Saved Logins → Export Logins (≡ menu). Firefox also exports in CSV format that Geslar can import.
Safari: Settings → Passwords → Export All Passwords. It saves in CSV format that Geslar recognizes.
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Saved Logins → Export Logins (≡ menu). Firefox also exports in CSV format that Geslar can import.
Safari: Settings → Passwords → Export All Passwords. It saves in CSV format that Geslar recognizes.
What's next?
Gradually replace weak passwords.
Now that all your passwords are in one place, you can easily see which ones are weak or duplicated. Use the Geslar generator to replace them — start with the most important ones: email, bank, social media.
Now that all your passwords are in one place, you can easily see which ones are weak or duplicated. Use the Geslar generator to replace them — start with the most important ones: email, bank, social media.
Enable 2FA.
Now that you have a password manager, add TOTP codes for all services that support 2FA. Geslar keeps your password and TOTP in one place. 2FA guide.
Now that you have a password manager, add TOTP codes for all services that support 2FA. Geslar keeps your password and TOTP in one place. 2FA guide.
Install the Geslar extension.
The browser extension automatically fills passwords and offers to generate new ones. Available for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
The browser extension automatically fills passwords and offers to generate new ones. Available for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
Conclusion
Switching from Chrome Password Manager to Geslar literally takes 2 minutes. But the security difference is enormous — local storage, your own master password, auto-locking, TOTP, and zero telemetry.
Your passwords deserve better protection than "built into the browser".
Your passwords deserve better protection than "built into the browser".
Switch to Geslar — free, local, private.