KB-001 - Importing Passwords into Chrome and Edge Browsers from Excel File

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Importing Passwords into Chrome and Edge Browsers from Excel File

1. Process Overview

1.1 Description

This knowledgebase article provides step-by-step instructions to import password data into Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers using CSV files.

1.2 Purpose & Scope

Purpose:
To standardize the procedure for importing saved passwords into browsers, ensuring seamless access to web services.

Scope:
This knowledgebase article applies end-users who need to import password data into Chrome or Edge.

1.3 Definitions & Related Documents

CSV File: A comma-separated values file used for data storage in tabular form.

Password Manager: A browser feature or software application that stores and manages passwords.

Chrome Flags/Edge Flags: Experimental browser settings accessible via specific URLs (chrome://flags or edge://flags).

1.4 Materials & Equipment

Excel file containing password data.

Google Chrome and/or Microsoft Edge browser installed.

Administrative access to modify browser settings if required.

2. Process Details

2.1 Procedure

Step 1: Export Excel Data as CSV

Open the Excel file containing your passwords.

Ensure the data is formatted correctly with the following columns:

name (optional): Name of the site or service.

url: Website URL.

username: Login username.

password: Password.

Save the file as a CSV:

Click File > Save As.

Select the format CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv) and save the file.

Step 2: Enable Password Import in Chrome

Open Chrome Flags:

In Chrome, type chrome://flags in the address bar and press Enter.

Search for "Password import" in the search bar.

Enable the "Password import" flag.

Restart Chrome to apply the changes.

Access the Password Manager:

Go to chrome://settings/passwords.

Import Passwords:

Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the Password Manager.

Select Import and upload the saved CSV file.

Step 3: Enable Password Import in Edge

Access the Edge Password Manager:

Open Microsoft Edge and navigate to edge://settings/passwords.

Enable Import Option:

If the Import option is unavailable:

Type edge://flags in the address bar and press Enter.

Search for "Import passwords" and enable the flag.

Restart Edge.

Import Passwords:

Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the Password Manager.

Select Import passwords and upload the saved CSV file.

3. Additional Notes

Backup First:

Always backup existing passwords in Chrome or Edge before importing to avoid overwriting important data.

CSV Security:

Handle the CSV file containing sensitive data carefully. Delete it immediately after importing to prevent unauthorized access.