To prioritize security and safeguard sensitive university and personal data, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will be blocking built-in browser password management tools for the Student Health Center and University Medical Center on April 7, 2025. This proactive measure is designed to avoid built-in password manager vulnerabilities and encourage using more robust password management solutions.
Keeper is offered to all UA students, faculty and staff, and we encourage users to use Keeper for their password management needs moving forward. OIT has created a Keeper FAQ page that will assist users in downloading and operating the tool.
Transitioning to a Secure Password Manager
To ensure a smooth transition, OIT provides free access to Keeper, a highly secure and easy-to-use password management tool, on our website. Users may also opt for other third-party password managers of their choice. By making this change, we aim to enhance the overall security of university data.
How to Transfer Data from Built-In Password Managers to Keeper
You can use Keeper’s direct import tool or upload a CSV of your passwords to Keeper. If you use a transfer method that uses a CSV file, be sure to delete the CSV file upon completion.
Keeper Direct Import
Import Instructions
(1) Log into Keeper's web vault at https://keepersecurity.com/vault/ or simply login to the Keeper Desktop App (download from https://keepersecurity.com/download)
(2) Click on your account email in the upper right-hand corner.
(3) Click on Settings > Import then select Import button at the top of the screen.
(4) If you are using the Web Vault, Keeper will prompt you to download the Keeper Import Tool. This is a small application that runs on your computer to import any found passwords. The Import Tool will download into your default Downloads folder. Please download, unzip and run this application to continue.
(5) Copy the code provided to your clipboard by clicking the copy button.
(6) If using the Web Vault, unzip the Keeper Import application in your download folder.
(7) If using the Web Vault, launch the Import Tool from the Download folder.
On a Windows PC
On Windows, you can just double-click the Importer application and Run when prompted.
(8) Keeper will then ask for your token. Paste the code you copied previously in step 5 and click Import.
(9) Keeper will import all of the passwords that it can find in your local web browsers. Review the passwords and select which records you would like to import. Click Add to Keeper to import the selected passwords.
(10) Once you have completed the import and verified that the data appears properly in your Keeper Vault, we recommend deleting stored passwords from your web browser, and turning off password saving features from your web browser settings.
On Mac OS (Safari)
For Mac users, to complete import of passwords from Safari and the iCloud Keychain, you will need to complete a few more steps as described below.
NOTE: Import from iCloud Keychain is only available on the Keeper Desktop application that is downloaded from the Keeper website. The Mac Store version of Keeper does not allow iCloud Keychain import. To download from the Keeper website please visit: https://keepersecurity.com/download
(1) Click "Next" to open Accessibility Settings
(2) Click on "Open System Preferences"
(3) Click the Lock to unlock permissions
(4) Check "Keeper Import"
(5) Safari will open in a few seconds. When prompted, type in your computer password to unlock Safari passwords.
(6) Keeper will then ask for your token. Paste the code you copied previously in step 5 and click Import.
(7) Keeper will import all of the passwords that it can find in your local web browsers. Review the passwords and select which records you would like to import. Click Add to Keeper to import the selected passwords.
NOTE: To import 2FA codes from iCloud Keychain to Keeper, follow the Safari import instructions page.
(8) Once you have completed the import and verified that the data appears properly in your Keeper Vault, we recommend deleting stored passwords from your web browser, and turning off password saving features from your web browser settings.
We recommend turning off your Web Browser's password saving and filling features. Visit the Settings or Preferences screen of your web browser to turn off these features.
Upload a CSV to Keeper
(1) Log into Keeper's web vault at https://keepersecurity.com/vault/
(2) Click on your account email address in the upper right-hand corner.
(3) Click on Settings > Import.
(4) If the .csv file was generated from a specific password manager, please select the password manager from the list of choices. If this is a generic .csv file generated from another source, proceed with the "Text file (.csv)" selection.
(5) Drag the exported file into the target window "Drop a File Here."
(6) Use the drop-down menu in each column to map to a Keeper field.
(7) If you intend to share all first-level folders, check the box Import Root Level Folders as Shared. By selecting this option, all first-level folders will be shared.
(8) Click on Import.
Note: CSV files must be UTF-8 encoded to ensure that all symbols and characters are imported properly.
Downloading a CSV from Google Chrome
(1) Open Google Chrome and go to Settings.
(2) Open Autofill and passwords tab and select Google Password Manager.
(3) Open Settings and select Download File.
(4) Enter your device's password to export the passwords.
(5) Save the .CSV file to your device.
Downloading a CSV from Safari
(1) Open the Safari browser, select Safari, and open Preferences/Settings.
(2) Select the Passwords icon and enter your device’s password.
(3) Click the three dots icon and choose to export all passwords or select passwords.
(4) Confirm that you wish to export your passwords and create a file.
(5) Save the .CSV file to your device.
Downloading a CSV from Firefox
(1) Click on the menu button to open the menu panel.
(2) Click Passwords. The Firefox about:logins page will open in a new tab.
(3) Click the Firefox menu (three dots), then click Export Logins…
(4) A dialog box will appear to remind you that passwords are saved as readable text. Click the Export button to continue.
- You may be prompted to enter your device password if it is enabled.
(5) You can choose the file name and location where this exported data will be saved as a CSV file.
Downloading a CSV from Brave
(1) Open Brave and go to Settings.
(2) Open Autofill and passwords tab and select Password Manager.
(3) Open Settings and select Download File.
(4) Enter your computer's password to export the passwords.
(5) Save the .CSV file to your device.
Downloading a CSV from Microsoft Edge
(1) Click on the menu button to open the menu panel.
(2) Go to your browser's Settings.
(3) There, look for Profiles and press Passwords.
(4) Then, click on the three dots icon on the right side above the Saved Passwords list. Press ‘Export passwords.’
(5) To export the data, enter your computer password.
(6) Save the CSV file to your device.
Downloading a CSV from Opera
(1) Launch your Opera browser, and click on Settings (the geared wheel which is in the left-hand menu). If you can’t see it, you should first click on three dots and enable the sidebar “Show sidebar.” At this point, the geared wheel will appear.
(2) In Settings, click on Advanced and then Privacy & security.
(3) Under the Autofill, go to Passwords.
(4) Click on the three dots icon next to Saved Passwords and choose Export Passwords. At this step, it should prompt you to enter your computer password to allow the export.
(5) Choose a safe location where you want to save your exported passwords, choose the file format of CSV (Comma-separated values), and select Save.
For additional support or guidance, contact the OIT Service Desk at ITSD@ua.edu or (205) 348-5555.