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You can export your personal vault for backup or to migrate to another tool. The export covers your personal vault only - items in a Shared Vault are not included.
Formats
| Format | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypted (.heimlane) | Backups | Password-protected; recommended |
| JSON | Migration / backup | All item types; not encrypted |
| CSV | Spreadsheets / other tools | Login credentials only; not encrypted |
Encrypted is selected by default.
Exporting your vault
- In your web vault, open Settings > Danger Zone > Export Vault.
- Choose the format. For an encrypted export, set and confirm an export password.
- Confirm your identity with your master password.
- Click Export Vault and save the file somewhere safe.
An encrypted .heimlane export is the same format the Backup quick action produces, and it’s what you restore via Settings > Import.
Security
- Plain JSON and CSV are not encrypted - they hold your passwords in clear text. Delete them right after use, and never email them or put them in cloud storage.
- For an encrypted export, remember the export password - it is separate from your master password, and we can’t recover it.
Tips
- For routine safekeeping, use the Backup action (a quick encrypted
.heimlane). - Test restoring an export occasionally so you know it works.