Google has introduced a system that allows Android users to securely transfer their passwords and passkeys directly between password manager apps, removing the need to manually re-enter credentials or export them as an unencrypted CSV file. The feature matters because it removes a significant barrier to switching password managers, which previously required either tedious manual copying or creating a plaintext file of sensitive login data that could be exposed if mishandled. The migration happens entirely on the device, with the system verifying the user's identity and requiring confirmation in the destination app before any data moves.

Support is currently limited to Google's own Password Manager, 1Password, Bitwarden and Dashlane, though Google says further apps will add compatibility via the underlying Credential Transfer API, without giving a timeline. The feature requires no OS update, relying instead on Google Play Services, and works on any device running Android 8.0 Oreo or later, with the underlying Play Services support reaching back to Android 7.0 Nougat. Users wanting to move to a password manager not yet on the list must still rely on manual entry or an unencrypted CSV export.