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Every step below is from an official source

Switch from Dashlane to LastPass

What to do at Dashlane before you leave, what LastPass needs when you join, and everything else the switch touches. Your full plan is built in your browser and stays there.

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At Dashlane, before you leave

  1. Export to CSV from the Dashlane web appBefore

    In the web app, open the Vault menu, select Settings, then Export data, then Export to CSV. Dashlane downloads a ZIP file to your computer.

    Export your Dashlane data to a CSVDashlane. Reviewed

  2. Know what a CSV export leaves outBefore

    Passkeys, attachments on Secure Notes, and 2FA tokens can't be exported to a CSV file.

    Export your Dashlane data to a CSVDashlane. Reviewed

  3. Move passkeys with Credential Exchange insteadBefore

    Passkeys can move between Dashlane and Apple Passwords, 1Password, Bitwarden and some other apps. They can't go in CSV files or DASH backups.

    Can I share, import, export, or back up passkeys with Dashlane?Dashlane. Reviewed

  4. Delete the CSV files when you finishAfter

    CSV files aren't encrypted and others can read them. Dashlane recommends deleting the CSV file from your device when you are done.

    Export your Dashlane dataDashlane. Reviewed

At LastPass, when you join

  1. Use a generic CSV if your manager isn't supportedBefore

    If LastPass's on-screen import steps don't support your current password manager, you may be able to import a generic CSV file. Check first that your current manager can export to CSV.

    How do I import stored data into LastPass using a generic CSV file?LastPass. Reviewed

  2. Match your CSV columns to the LastPass templateDuring

    Column titles must match LastPass's sample template. The columns are url, username, password, extra, name, grouping, fav and totp.

    How do I import stored data into LastPass using a generic CSV file?LastPass. Reviewed

  3. Use passive import if your manager can't exportDuring

    Run LastPass alongside your old password manager. Visit each site, let the old manager fill in your login, then add it to LastPass.

    How do I manually add data from another password manager to LastPass when the other password manager doesn't support export functions?LastPass. Reviewed

Then: everything else the switch affects

The steps above are what Dashlane and LastPass say. Your full checklist adds the accounts, codes, payments and devices that depend on your password manager, in a safe order. It's built from your answers, in your browser.