Proton Pass offers an encrypted, easy-to-use way opt out of Google services and store your login details in an easy-to-access location. Its encryption protocol has been audited for privacy, and if you run into problems, the support staff is friendly and easy to contact. You do not need a paid subscription to use Proton Pass. Its core functionality is freely available to everyone to encourage secure access worldwide.

While it hasn’t always been this way, Proton’s developers have been working over the past year to add the features people need and to strengthen the setup and management processes. Today, Proton Pass is one of the the most convenient password managers. If you’re looking to transfer your digital life to a more secure platform, it’s easy to move your passwords from your Chrome browser to your Proton Pass account. Here’s how.

Transferring your Google Password Manager data to Proton Pass

Start by exporting your passwords from your Chrome browser

You can access your Proton Pass account from the web portal in your browser or using the Chrome extension. Both require basically the same process. You can’t use extensions on Chrome for Android, so if you use a Android tablet or phone, you’ll work through the web portal because the Android app doesn’t allow importing.

We cover the steps of the Chrome OS browser as it allows extensions. The graphical interface of the Chrome browser for Android looks a little different, but the export process is identical.

1. Open Chrome settings menu (the three vertical dots in the upper right corner).

   

2. Go to the left sidebar, click Autofill and passwordsthen select Google Password Manager on the next screen.

   

3. Click on Download the file the button next to it Export passwords section.

   

4. Decide where to save the file, then click Save.

   

5. Log in to Proton Pass in your web browser and select Import passwords option on the main vault screen.

   

6. Alternatively, you can access Import passwords option by extension if installed.

   

7. Select Chrome option from the list of supported password managers on the next screen.

   

8. On the next screen, click Choose a file or drag it here.

   

9. Navigate to where you saved the exported file and click Open.

   

10. The data to be imported is shown on the next screen. Click Import.

    

11. In the next dialog box, click Confirm.

    

That’s all it is.

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Export steps vary from app to app, but you can follow steps 5 and beyond to import from any supported service. This way, you can carry your credentials across different browsers in addition to each other the benefits of independent password managers. If you find the Proton Pass interface convenient, check it out Proton Mail, which is encrypted like all company services and built to preserve your privacy.

Also consider switching to Proton Drivehighly encrypted Google Drive alternative. It is one of the the best cloud storage platforms today, and Proton Unlimited includes access to premium features across the entire Proton suite. Proton VPN, Calendar and Wallet round out the powerful, ever-improving toolset from the innovative Swiss provider.