Bye, LastPass. Here's how to export your data and switch to a new password manager - CNET

If you've been using the password manager LastPass, you've surely seen the news that starting March 16, if you want to sync and access your passwords across multiple device types, you'll have to start paying for the service.

The easiest way to move from one password manager to another is to export your LastPass information and then import it into your new software pick. .

If you'd rather use the website to export all of your information from LastPass, the process is similar, but instead of downloading a CSV file, you'll have to create one of your own.

Click Export then enter your master password when asked. .

Depending on which password manager you're moving to, you can either leave that tab open and copy/paste the information into the import tool, or you'll need to create a CSV file of your own. .

No matter the app you end up using, make sure you save or export the file as a CSV file.

Don't share it with anyone, and I'd even go so far as to recommend deleting the file after you import and verify that all of your information is accurate in your new password manager account. .

Realizing that LastPass users are looking to jump ship, most of the password managers have published blog posts with instructions showing how to import your information

If you're wanting to keep with a free password manager, Bitwarden is the way to go

Next, select the file LastPass created and download to your computer, or you can copy and paste the text in the LastPass export tab if you used the website

If you're not using a password manager, you really should start