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TL;DR Google is finally making password manager switching easier by letting users securely import and export passwords and passkeys between Google Password Manager and third-party apps.
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Passkey and password management on Android has been a confusing, disjointed mess, but Google’s latest update has introduced a standardized, secure bridge for anyone who prefers Google Password Manager alternatives like Bitwarden or 1Password.
In Google’s June 2026 System Services release notes, the company said it has added the ability to import and export passwords and passkeys between Google Password Manager and third-party password managers. Android Authority previously found clues about this change in Google Password Manager last month. The feature is rolling out with Google Play services version 26.21, which started rolling out on June 1.
Behind this new freedom is the Credential Exchange standard. In case you aren’t aware, this technical framework ensures your highly sensitive data can move securely between platforms without having to rely on unencrypted CSV files.
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