Google Password Manager now allows users to transfer their stored passwords and passkeys to other password managers without having to manually recreate each one on individual websites. This marks a significant improvement over previous methods, which often required handling CSV files or re-entering passkeys on each site. The new feature uses Android's Credential Transfer API and the FIDO Alliance's Credential Exchange Format, which securely describe and move credentials between apps. This transfer happens directly between password managers installed on the same Android device, without the need to download or handle a key file. The process begins in the destination password manager, such as 1Password, Bitwarden, or Dashlane, by selecting an option to import from another provider. Android then prompts the user to choose Google Password Manager, select the relevant account, and confirm their identity with the phone's screen lock. Once approved, the transfer occurs quickly—taking less than a minute in some cases. A journalist from Android Police reported successfully moving 300 passwords and passkeys accumulated over several years, and after the transfer, they set Bitwarden as their default manager while keeping backups in Google Password Manager. One notable advantage of this method is that it avoids exposing sensitive data, such as the private parts of passkeys, to Android or unverified apps. Unlike traditional CSV files, which can be read by anyone with access, this system ensures that raw credentials are not exposed during the transfer. However, this feature requires Android 14 and updated Google Play Services (version 26.21 or later) for compatibility with Bitwarden and 1Password. Specific requirements for Dashlane and the regions where the feature is available are not yet clear. While the new transfer method is a major step forward, it’s important to note that it only handles passwords and passkeys, not other types of data like TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) codes or SSH keys, unless the apps support them. This means that users hoping to move an entire vault in one go may still need to handle other data separately. Nevertheless, for those looking to leave Google Password Manager without the hassle of re-entering passkeys site by site, this update removes a significant barrier—though it does require compatible devices and apps to work seamlessly.