How to Migrate From LastPass to VaultKeepR

Leaving LastPass? You're not alone. After multiple security incidents and policy changes, many users are looking for alternatives that give them more control over their data.

This guide walks you through exporting your vault from LastPass and importing it into VaultKeepR — the whole process takes less than 5 minutes.

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

• A LastPass account with your current vault
• A browser with the VaultKeepR extension installed, OR access to the VaultKeepR web app
• An Ethereum wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, or any EIP-191 compatible wallet)

Step 1: Export Your LastPass Vault

Via the LastPass Web Vault

1. Log in to lastpass.com
2. Click Advanced Options in the left sidebar
3. Select Export → LastPass CSV File
4. Re-enter your master password when prompted
5. Save the .csv file to your computer

Via the LastPass Browser Extension

1. Click the LastPass extension icon
2. Go to Account Options → Advanced → Export
3. Choose LastPass CSV File
4. Save the downloaded file

Important Security Note

The exported CSV file contains all your passwords in plaintext. Handle it carefully:

• Don't email it to yourself
• Don't store it in cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
• Delete it immediately after import
• If possible, do this on a trusted, malware-free device

Step 2: Set Up VaultKeepR

If you haven't already:

1. Visit vaultkeepr.xyz or install the Chrome extension
2. Connect your Ethereum wallet (MetaMask recommended)
3. Create your master password — this will be combined with your wallet signature to derive your encryption key
4. Your empty vault is now ready

Choosing a Strong Master Password

Since VaultKeepR combines your master password with your wallet signature via Argon2id, even a moderately strong password becomes extremely resistant to brute-force attacks. But we still recommend:

• At least 12 characters
• Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
• Not reused from any other service
• Something you can remember — there's no password reset

Step 3: Import Your LastPass Export

Via the VaultKeepR Web App

1. Open your vault at app.vaultkeepr.xyz
2. Go to Settings → Import / Export
3. Select Import → LastPass CSV
4. Choose the CSV file you exported in Step 1
5. Review the preview — VaultKeepR will show you how many entries were detected
6. Click Import to add all entries to your vault

Via the Chrome Extension

1. Click the VaultKeepR extension icon
2. Open Settings (gear icon)
3. Navigate to Import
4. Select LastPass CSV as the source format
5. Upload your file
6. Confirm the import

What Gets Imported?

LastPass Field	VaultKeepR Field	Notes
Name	Entry title	Preserved as-is
URL	Website URL	Used for autofill matching
Username	Username	Preserved
Password	Password	Encrypted immediately on import
Notes	Notes	Preserved
Folder	Folder	Folder structure is recreated
TOTP Secret	TOTP (Premium)	If you have Premium, TOTP secrets are imported

Step 4: Verify Your Import

After importing:

1. Scroll through your vault — check that entries look correct
2. Test autofill on a few websites — the extension should recognize saved URLs
3. Check folders — make sure your organizational structure was preserved
4. Verify a few passwords — click "show" on sensitive entries to confirm accuracy

Step 5: Sync to IPFS (Recommended)

Once you've verified everything:

1. Your vault will auto-sync to IPFS if you've connected your wallet
2. Check the sync status in the header — you should see a "Vault Sync" indicator
3. This creates a decentralized backup of your encrypted vault

Step 6: Clean Up

Delete the Export File

This is critical. The CSV file contains all your passwords in plaintext:

• macOS: Move to Trash, then Empty Trash
• Windows: Shift + Delete (permanent delete)
• Linux: shred -u lastpass_export.csv

Consider Deleting Your LastPass Account

If you're committed to the switch:

1. Log in to LastPass web vault
2. Go to Account Settings → My Account
3. Click Delete Account
4. Follow the confirmation steps

Don't Rush This

We recommend keeping your LastPass account active for 2-4 weeks while you verify that VaultKeepR works perfectly for your workflow. Once you're confident, then delete.

Troubleshooting

"Some entries weren't imported"

This can happen with:

• Secure Notes with custom formats — these may need manual recreation
• Form fills (addresses, payment cards) — import these manually in VaultKeepR's Identity/Card sections
• Shared folders — shared items need to be imported from your own export

"My TOTP codes aren't showing"

TOTP (2FA) is a Premium feature in VaultKeepR. If your LastPass export includes TOTP secrets:

• Upgrade to Premium (€14.99/year)
• Re-import or manually add the TOTP secrets

"The CSV file looks garbled"

LastPass sometimes exports with encoding issues. Try:

1. Open the CSV in a text editor (not Excel)
2. Save as UTF-8
3. Re-import into VaultKeepR

Why VaultKeepR After LastPass?

If you're leaving LastPass because of security concerns, here's how VaultKeepR addresses them:

LastPass Issue	VaultKeepR Solution
Centralized vault storage (breached 2022-2023)	Decentralized IPFS storage — no central target
Email + password accounts	Wallet authentication — no email required
Server-side key derivation concerns	100% client-side Argon2id + XChaCha20-Poly1305
Master password the only protection	Master password + wallet signature (two factors by default)
"Passwordless" tied to their app	Wallet signature IS passwordless auth

Keep Reading

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• 5 Password Manager Mistakes That Put Your Data at Risk

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