Google boasts numerous products, facilitating smooth communication and expression in day-to-day engagements. Among these, Google Password Manager stands out as a notable tool, simplifying the management of multiple login credentials. It provides a seamless experience with its Autosave and Autofill features. To maintain a competitive edge over other Password Managers, Google keeps on raising alluring features. Now, Google will let you import a CSV password file, directly from your phone’s storage.
The direct import of a CSV file can be useful if you have various logins on your mobile devices and want them on other handsets or your PC.
Now you can import and export the Google Password Manager CSV password file directly from your phone
A Google app expert, AssembleDebug, spotted the development of the Google Password Manager CSV file import back in early February. During that time, the company provided just the Import option, and the Export was to be done using the browser.
Now, Google Password Manager running with Play Services v24.12 makes two-way extraction possible. Not only has Google introduced this feature but also finely tuned and optimized it. Upon exporting the CSV file, duplicate credentials are automatically skipped.
Android users can easily access the Password Manager by accessing Mobile Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Security > Password Manager.
Meanwhile, the Password Manager is also accessible at passwords.google.com via browser.
Exporting can trigger serious security issues
Even though the new feature will surely make it easier to access passwords from mobile, it can also trigger serious security issues. The Google Password Manager will ask for the password before proceeding. However, after exporting the CSV, the passwords will be visible to anyone who can access the file. This includes the apps having permission to view and modify files on the device.
Therefore, the users must be very cautious during the use of any Password Manager. Taking the security issues into consideration, it becomes very important to either hide the CSV file or delete it after use.
