How To Import Passwords to Firefox Password Manager [Step-by-Step Guide]

If you want to use the Firefox password manager, it’s easy to get started. You can import your passwords from another browser or a dedicated password manager and then sync them using your Firefox account.

In this article, we explain exactly how to do that. We also discuss the potential issues with relying on the Firefox password manager and share some of the best password managers as alternatives to help secure your data.

How to import your passwords to Firefox from another browser

Firefox makes it easy to import passwords (and other data) from other browsers on your device, such as Chrome, Edge, or Safari. You can even specify if there’s a specific browser profile you want to import from, which allows you to keep different users’ data separate.

To import your passwords from another browser into Firefox, follow these steps:

1. Click the hamburger menu button (three horizontal lines) in the toolbar to open the Firefox menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select the General tab on the left, if necessary.
4. Click Import Data under the “Import Browser Data” section.
5. In the pop-up, select the browser and profile you want to import from.
6. To change what data is imported, click the + sign. By default, Firefox will import all available data, including bookmarks, passwords, browsing history, browser extensions, and autofill data.
7. Click Import to start the process.

How to import your passwords to Firefox from a password manager

You can also import your passwords into Firefox from another password manager. This is done using a .CSV file (CSV stands for “comma-separated values”). You’ll first need to export your passwords from the password manager as a .CSV file, and then import that file into Firefox.

Here’s an example of how to export passwords from a password manager using NordPass:

1. Open NordPass and click the Settings button.
2. Scroll down to the “Import and Export” section and click Export items.
3. When prompted, enter your Master Password.
4. Save the file to a location on your device.

Once that’s done, you can head into Firefox to import the saved file:

1. Open Firefox and click the hamburger menu button (three horizontal lines) to open the Firefox menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select the General tab on the left, if necessary.
4. Click Import Data under the “Import Browser Data” section.
5. In the pop-up, select Passwords from the .CSV file.
6. Select the file you saved from your password manager and click Open.

Is Mozilla Firefox password manager safe?

The Mozilla Firefox password manager is relatively safe:

• Your passwords are encrypted so that no one, including Mozilla, can read them.
• Mozilla offers a random password generator to create strong passwords for you, so you’re encouraged not to keep reusing the same passwords across multiple sites.
• Firefox also offers two-factor authentication, an important security feature to protect your data from hackers.

That said, it’s still a browser-based password manager, which means it’s not ideal. First, it’s usable only with Firefox — if you have to change browsers, you won’t be able to use the password manager.

Second, it’s only a small part of the Firefox product, and the Firefox team likely can’t focus its full energy and attention on it. A dedicated password manager doesn’t have this issue — it only does password management and aims to do it as well as possible.

In addition, Firefox password manager lacks the extra features and functionality you may find in one of the best password managers for Firefox.

Mozilla Firefox password manager pros and cons

NordPass pros and cons

The best password managers for Firefox

In our testing, we found that some of the best password managers are NordPass, RoboForm, and Keeper. NordPass offers a ton of useful features at a reasonable price. We think it’s the best all-around password manager on the market due to its advanced security offerings at a good price point. RoboForm is a user-friendly password manager that keeps it simple. Keeper has powerful security features and lots of useful add-ons.

FAQs

Bottom line

Importing passwords to Firefox is fast and easy. You can import from either another browser, another password manager, or a .CSV file from any other source. However, before you do, consider whether Firefox is the best place for your passwords.

While free and convenient, the Firefox password manager locks you into Firefox and lacks the useful additional features often found in dedicated password managers. The best password managers, like NordPass, RoboForm, or Keeper, are well worth the investment for anyone concerned about safeguarding online passwords and maximizing privacy and security.