# Export Vault Data Export your vault data, including logins and notes, to back up important information or [transfer to a new Bitwarden vault](https://bitwarden.com/help/import-data/). No unencrypted data is transferred over the internet, because data is decrypted locally by the client before exporting. > [!TIP] Cloud-stored, no need for export > If you’re adding Bitwarden to a new device and your account is hosted on our cloud servers, you don’t need to create an export. Instead, [download Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/download/) on your new device and log in with your existing account. > [!WARNING] Careful w/ Exports > Unless you are using an [encrypted export](https://bitwarden.com/help/encrypted-export/), do not store or send the exported file over insecure channels, like email, and delete the file immediately after use. ## Export file types Exports can be downloaded in a few formats: - `.json` (plaintext) - `.csv` (plaintext) - [.json (Encrypted)](https://bitwarden.com/help/encrypted-export/) - `.zip (with attachments)` (includes a `.json` file and your attachments) > [!NOTE] .zip exports > `.zip` exports are currently only available for individual vault data. - (**iOS 26 only**) export directly to another app > [!NOTE] What is CXP > Exporting directly to another app requires that the target app supports the [Fido Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP)](https://fidoalliance.org/specifications-credential-exchange-specifications). Review [example .csv and .json files](https://bitwarden.com/help/condition-bitwarden-import/) to decide which format is best for you. We recommend the encrypted `.json` option for best security and most complete export. Only `.json` exports include: - Cards - Identities - [Stored passkeys](https://bitwarden.com/help/storing-passkeys/) - [SSH keys](https://bitwarden.com/help/ssh-agent/) No export formats include trash items or [Sends](https://bitwarden.com/help/about-send/). For a complete list of all items and fields included in an individual vault export, check out this ⬇️ [.json sample](https://bitwarden.com/assets/3klSoZBBd57skEvwFkcMJc/9dfe5d696c102cd32da88dc325706738/Individual_vault_export.json). ## Export an individual vault > [!NOTE] Exporting personal data; no org data > Individual vault exports do not include organization-owned data. Only admins, owners, and some custom roles can [export organization items](https://bitwarden.com/help/export-organization-items/) via the web app or CLI. Members with **Manage collection** [permission](https://bitwarden.com/help/collection-permissions/) can, however, export data from collections they can access. ### Web app To export vault data: 1. Select **Tools**. 2. Select **Export**: ![Export items](https://bitwarden.com/assets/5PUGzasNsQnABG9gtso4o3/4e4880193ff45c22f0474c129e68e4e3/2025-12-17_11-43-59.png) *Export items* 3. From the **Export from** dropdown menu, select which data to download: - Select **My vault** for your individual vault’s items. - Select an organization vault’s name, which will include data from collections where you have [**Manage collection**](https://bitwarden.com/help/collection-permissions/) permission. 4. Select a **File Format**: `.json`, `.csv`, `.json (Encrypted)`, or `.zip (with attachments)`). 5. (Optional) If you choose `.json (Encrypted)`, select an **Export type**for the [encrypted file](https://bitwarden.com/help/encrypted-export/): - **Account restricted:** This file can only be imported to the current Bitwarden account that generated the encrypted export file. > [!WARNING] Encryption Key Impact on Encrypted Exports > **Account restricted**exports can only be imported to the same account where it originated. Account restricted exports **cannot** be imported to a different account, including: > > - An account with the same email on a different [geographic](https://bitwarden.com/help/server-geographies/) or self-hosted server > - Another account with the same email address, even if the originating account was deleted > > Additionally, [rotating your account's encryption key](https://bitwarden.com/help/account-encryption-key/) will render an account restricted export impossible to decrypt. **If you rotate your account encryption key, replace any old files with new ones that use the new encryption key.** > > If you wish to import an encrypted `.json` file into a different Bitwarden account, generate a **Password protected**export instead. - **Password protected:**This file can be imported to any Bitwarden account by utilizing the password set during the encrypted export process. > [!TIP] Password generator for export > Select [generate] to securely generate a unique password for the export. If you do, be sure to save that password in a safe place. 6. Select **Export**. 7. Enter your master password or an email verification code to confirm. Export files will be saved **to the location set by your browser**. By default this is typically a Downloads folder, but you can change it within the web browser. ### Browser extension To export vault data: 1. Select the ⚙️ **Settings** icon. 2. Select **Vault options**. 3. Select **Export vault**. 4. From the **Export from** dropdown menu, select which data to download: - Select **My vault** for your individual vault’s items. - Select an organization vault’s name, which will include data from collections where you have [**Manage collection**](https://bitwarden.com/help/collection-permissions/) permission. 5. Select a **File Format**: `.json`, `.csv`, `.json (Encrypted)`, or `.zip (with attachments)`). 6. (Optional) If you choose `.json (Encrypted)`, select an **Export type**for the [encrypted file](https://bitwarden.com/help/encrypted-export/): - **Account restricted:** This file can only be imported to the current Bitwarden account that generated the encrypted export file. > [!WARNING] Encryption Key Impact on Encrypted Exports > **Account restricted**exports can only be imported to the same account where it originated. Account restricted exports **cannot** be imported to a different account, including: > > - An account with the same email on a different [geographic](https://bitwarden.com/help/server-geographies/) or self-hosted server > - Another account with the same email address, even if the originating account was deleted > > Additionally, [rotating your account's encryption key](https://bitwarden.com/help/account-encryption-key/) will render an account restricted export impossible to decrypt. **If you rotate your account encryption key, replace any old files with new ones that use the new encryption key.** > > If you wish to import an encrypted `.json` file into a different Bitwarden account, generate a **Password protected**export instead. - **Password protected:**This file can be imported to any Bitwarden account by utilizing the password set during the encrypted export process. > [!TIP] Password generator for export > Select [generate] to securely generate a unique password for the export. If you do, be sure to save that password in a safe place. 7. Select **Export vault**. 8. Enter your master password or an email verification code to confirm. 9. Select **Export vault**. Export files will be saved **to the location set by your browser**. By default this is typically a Downloads folder, but you can change it within the web browser. ### Desktop To export vault data: 1. Select **Export** from the navigation menu. 2. From the **Export from** dropdown menu, select which data to download: - Select **My vault** for your individual vault’s items. - Select an organization vault’s name, which will include data from collections where you have [**Manage collection**](https://bitwarden.com/help/collection-permissions/) permission. 3. Select a **File Format**: `.json`, `.csv`, `.json (Encrypted)`, or `.zip (with attachments)`). 4. (Optional) If you choose `.json (Encrypted)`, select an **Export type**for the [encrypted file](https://bitwarden.com/help/encrypted-export/): - **Account restricted:** This file can only be imported to the current Bitwarden account that generated the encrypted export file. > [!WARNING] Encryption Key Impact on Encrypted Exports > **Account restricted**exports can only be imported to the same account where it originated. Account restricted exports **cannot** be imported to a different account, including: > > - An account with the same email on a different [geographic](https://bitwarden.com/help/server-geographies/) or self-hosted server > - Another account with the same email address, even if the originating account was deleted > > Additionally, [rotating your account's encryption key](https://bitwarden.com/help/account-encryption-key/) will render an account restricted export impossible to decrypt. **If you rotate your account encryption key, replace any old files with new ones that use the new encryption key.** > > If you wish to import an encrypted `.json` file into a different Bitwarden account, generate a **Password protected**export instead. - **Password protected:**This file can be imported to any Bitwarden account by utilizing the password set during the encrypted export process. > [!TIP] Password generator for export > Select [generate] to securely generate a unique password for the export. If you do, be sure to save that password in a safe place. 5. Select **Export vault**. 6. Enter your master password or an email verification code to confirm. 7. Select **Export vault**. Export files will be saved **to the location set by your device**. By default this is typically a Downloads folder, but you can change it within the device settings. ### Mobile To export vault data: 1. Tap the ⚙️ **Settings** icon. 2. Tap **Vault**. 3. Tap **Export vault**. > [!NOTE] CXP on iOS > On iOS 26, you can choose between **Export vault to a file**and **Export vault to another app**. > > If you choose **Export vault to a file**, continue with these instructions. If you choose **Export vault to another app**, follow the simple on-screen process to export data directly to any other app that supports the [FIDO Credential Exchange Protocol](https://fidoalliance.org/specifications-credential-exchange-specifications). 4. Select a **File Format**: `.json`, `.csv`, or `.json (Password protected)`. ![Export vault on mobile](https://bitwarden.com/assets/6IvRA9oYfTvO9GxylX2MMh/528b65ca6d83f0f28c469b62078570d5/2025-01-22_09-51-29.png) 5. (Optional) If you choose `json (Password protected)`, enter a new password. If you import this file back into Bitwarden, you'll need to enter that password. 6. Enter your master password. 7. Select **Export**. Export files will be saved **to the location set by your device**. By default this is typically a Downloads folder, but you can change it within the device settings. ### CLI > [!TIP] Sync before export on CLI > Sync your vault with `bw sync` before exporting to ensure the most up-to-date information is included. To export your individual vault data from the [CLI](https://bitwarden.com/help/cli/), use the `export` command. By default, `export` will export your vault as a `.csv` and save the file to the working directory. This behavior can be altered using options: ``` bw export --output /users/me/documents/ --format json --password mYP@ssw0rd ``` The `--password` option can be used to specify a password to use to encrypt `encrypted_json` exports instead of your [account encryption key](https://bitwarden.com/help/account-encryption-key/).