How to securely move from Dashlane to LastPass

hoogie · 15 Jul 2016 at 14:18

Hello All,

I am currently a Dashlane user who is looking to migrate to LastPass, however, I have concerns about how to do this securely.

I understand I can export a .csv from Dashlane and then import this to LastPass, my concern is, does that not put my entire password data at risk by exporting it to a unsecured/unencrypted .csv?

I assume the .CSV is required to not be encrypted in order to be imported, so is there risk associated with this process? And if so how can I minimise the risk and ensure the data is kept secure?

Thank you

flowrider99 · 15 Jul 2016 at 14:31

hoogie said:
Hello All,

I am currently a Dashlane user who is looking to migrate to LastPass, however, I have concerns about how to do this securely.

I understand I can export a .csv from Dashlane and then import this to LastPass, my concern is, does that not put my entire password data at risk by exporting it to a unsecured/unencrypted .csv?

I assume the .CSV is required to not be encrypted in order to be imported, so is there risk associated with this process? And if so how can I minimise the risk and ensure the data is kept secure?

Thank you

Delete the csv when you are finished with it.

hoogie · 15 Jul 2016 at 14:32

Is a normal delete secure though? Will it not leave it as recoverable data on my HDD / system?

Si105 · 15 Jul 2016 at 14:39

If you're that concerned use something like Eraser to delete it.

flowrider99 · 15 Jul 2016 at 16:31

I wouldn't worry too much about this, who is going to break into your house to search for a deleted password file, my guess is no one.

Quartz · 15 Jul 2016 at 16:58

hoogie said:
I understand I can export a .csv from Dashlane and then import this to LastPass, my concern is, does that not put my entire password data at risk by exporting it to a unsecured/unencrypted .csv?

Before you export the file, do a manual malware scan. When you export the file, save it directly to a USB stick. Then import from the USB stick to Lastpass.