How to export from Proton Pass

If you want to use your Proton Pass passwords elsewhere or you want to create a separate hardcopy of your passwords, you can easily export your data from Proton Pass. 

Note that we also have a guide on how to import passwords into Proton Pass.

• How to export from Proton Pass
• How to use the encrypted PGP file
• How to import data exported from Proton Pass to Proton Pass

How to export from Proton Pass

You can export your data from Proton Pass via our browser extensions, web app, and Windows app. Just access the settings menu by clicking or tapping on the gear icon. This icon is located in the menu under the Proton logo in the browser extension, and in the bottom left of the web app.

From the settings menu, click on the Export tab. 

You have three options for export:

1. An encrypted JSON file
2. An unencrypted JSON file
3. A CSV file

We recommend encrypting the file if you plan to store it as a backup or if you want to transfer it in some way. The other two options depend on where you plan to import your passwords, as some password managers will take one file type and not the other.
If you choose to encrypt your file, you’ll need to select a memorable passphrase and enter it in the passphrase field. (If you need help creating a passphrase, you can use our password generator.) When you’re done, click Export. The file will be downloaded to your default folder on your hard drive.

How to use the encrypted PGP file

You can import a Proton Pass PGP file directly into Proton Pass (see below). 

To import it into another password manager or otherwise access your data without importing it into Proton Pass, you will need to decrypt the file. To do this:

Windows

1. Install GPG4Win(new window) (default settings)

2. Right-click your exported PGP file → Decrypt and verify…

3. Enter the password you created when exporting the file and click OK.

4. Click Save All.

5. This will save a decrypted copy of the ZIP folder to the same folder. Before you can unzip the folder, you must first add the “.zip” file extension. Right-click the file → Rename and add .zip to the end of the file name. 

macOS

1. Install GPGSuite(new window).

2. Right-click on your exported GPG file → Services → OpenPGP → Decrypt File. 

3. Enter the password you created when exporting the file and click OK.

4. This will save a decrypted copy of the ZIP folder to the same folder. Before you can unzip the folder, you must first add the “.zip” file extension. Right-click the file → Rename and add .zip to the end of the file name. 

Linux

Most Linux distros have built-in PGP support. Just open the file and enter your password to decrypt it. You can also use the command line (name the destination ZIP folder whatever you like):

gpg --decrypt Proton\ Pass_export_[date].pgp > zip_folder.zip 

How to import data exported from Proton Pass to Proton Pass

When you export your data from Pass, it’s saved as either an unencrypted ZIP file or an encrypted PGP file. You can import either type of file directly into Pass. To do this:

You can import your data from Proton Pass via our browser extensions, web app, and Windows app. Just access the settings menu by clicking or tapping on the gear icon. This icon is located in the menu under the Proton logo in the browser extension, and in the bottom left of the web app.

Go to the Import tab and select Proton Pass from the list.

Then, either drag the ZIP or PGP file you exported into the File box or click the Choose a file or drag it here button to manually select it using your system’s file manager.

If you are importing an encrypted PGP file, you’ll be asked to enter the passphrase you created when you exported it. Click Import when you’re done.