SUMMARYAndroid is rolling out a system-level transfer method for passwords and passkeys between credential managers, reducing the need for unencrypted exports or manual recreation. The feature initially works with Google Password Manager, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane, and other providers can adopt it through Android’s Credentials Transfer API. The transfer flow lets users start in a new manager, review the existing manager Android detects, and authorize a secure handoff in seconds.
Android is rolling out a system-level way to securely transfer passwords and passkeys between credential managers, eliminating the need to export passwords as unencrypted text files or manually recreate passkeys. The feature initially supports Google Password Manager, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane, with other providers able to integrate through Android's Credentials Transfer API. 9to5Google reports on how to initiate the system-backed transfer method: 1. Start the move: Open your new password manager app and choose the option to import or copy your passwords and passkeys from another provider. The password manager will then hand the task over to Android.
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Let Android securely coordinate the data transfer: Android will automatically detect existing password managers on your device and show you which you can import from.
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Review and authorize: Once you tap "Continue," Android will bring you to your existing password manager to select, review, and authorize the transfer. Then your data will be quickly and securely transferred between the apps in just a few seconds.