How to migrate away from 1Password safely
Exporting credentials from 1Password requires handling sensitive data in unencrypted plaintext CSV format, which creates major security risks during the transfer. Finding a secure alternative that allows a smooth transition without exposing master passwords or vault items stops many users from successfully switching.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
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- 1Exporting passwords to clear text CSV and importing manuallyDid this help you?
- 2Switching to self-hosted alternatives like Vaultwarden or BitwardenDid this help you?
- 3Using built-in platform password solutions like Apple's passwords appDid this help you?
- 4Moving to alternative services like Proton Pass or PassboltDid this help you?
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“I just found out that 1Password is donating $300,000 to a project founded by a very controversial person, and I'm looking to move to a different password manager.”source ↗
“Has anyone migrated from 1Password recently to another tool/platform? Have you had a good experience with any tools in particular? Any advice, tips?”source ↗
“The export is through CSV in clear. I wish they agreed to use some pkcs defined superencypherment and a json format so you could avoid the pass through plaintext.”source ↗
Where this came up
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