How To Import Passwords Into Google Chrome Using a CSV File [2026 Guide]

I’m going to teach you how to import passwords into Google Chrome using a CSV file. Importing passwords can be a really convenient way to ensure that all your login information is in one place, and it can save you lots of time and hassle, especially if you're setting up a new device. Let’s walk through the process.

Open Chrome settings

Open Google Chrome.

Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of your browser window.

Select Settings from the drop-down.

While you’re in settings, you can also reduce intrusive ads for a cleaner browsing experience. See how to add an ad blocker to Chrome.

Go to Password Manager

Look for Password Manager. This is where Google Chrome helps you manage your passwords efficiently.

In the Password Manager settings, you’ll find an option labeled Import passwords. This is where you’re going to add all the entries you’ve saved in your CSV file.

CSV format

If you’re wondering about the format of the CSV file, it should be a simple spreadsheet saved in CSV format containing your various login credentials.

Here’s a sample structure you can follow:

name,url,username,password,notes
"Example","https://example.com","you@example.com","yourStrongPassword","Optional note"

Import the CSV

Click Import passwords.

Click Select file and a file explorer window will pop up. Navigate to where your CSV file is stored on your computer.

When you find it, click on it to highlight and then hit Open. Alternatively, if you’re prompted with an Import button instead, you can click that as well to proceed.

After choosing your file, click Open or Import. This will begin the process of uploading your passwords into Google Chrome.

Depending on the size of your CSV file, this can take just a few seconds to complete. Once it’s done, you should receive a confirmation message indicating that the import has been successful.

Security tip

After you’ve imported your passwords, delete that CSV file from your computer. Once your passwords are stored in the Password Manager, keeping a CSV file with all your credentials on your hard drive can pose a security risk if your computer were ever compromised.

If you remove an entry by mistake, you can recover deleted passwords in Chrome.

Your passwords are now safely imported into Google Chrome.

Final thoughts

If you follow these steps, you’ll keep all your logins organized and make your online experience simpler across different websites. Keep your CSV secure during the process, and delete it right after importing.

If you’re setting up a new device and customizing Chrome, you may also want to back up extensions. Here’s how to export a Chrome extension as a CRX file.