How to transfer passwords from iPhone to Android: 5 working methods

The transition from iPhone to Android is a responsible step, especially if the old device has accumulated hundreds of saved passwords from sites, applications and services. Unlike contacts or photos, passwords are not transferred automatically through standard tools like Google Drive or Move to iOS. The reason is simple: Apple and Google use different credential storage systemsand direct export from iCloud Keychain to Google Password Manager is not officially supported.

In this article we will look all current methods of transferring passwords from official solutions to workarounds using third-party managers. You will learn how to download data from iOS, convert it to a compatible format, and safely download it to a new Androidsmartphone. We will pay special attention security: why you can’t transfer passwords via instant messengers, how to avoid data leakage and what to do if some logins have not been transferred.

⚠️ Warning: None of the methods guarantees 100% password transfer. Some services (for example, banking applications) may block the export of credentials for security reasons. Before starting the procedure, make sure that you have backup copies of important accounts.

1. Official method: exporting passwords from iCloud to CSV

Since 2023 Apple allowed to export passwords from iCloud Keychain to a file .csv - a universal format that can then be imported into Google Password Manager or third-party services. This method the most reliable, but requires availability Mac or access to the web version iCloud.

Here are step-by-step guide:

• 🖥️ Open your browser on Mac or Windows and go to iCloud.com. Log in using your Apple ID.
• 🔑 Select section "Passwords" (confirmation via Touch ID or access code may be required).
• ⚙️ Click on the gear icon in the lower left corner and select "Export passwords".
• 🔒 Confirm the action using your account password Apple.
• 📄 Save the file Passwords.csv to your computer. It will be protected by a password - remember or write it down, otherwise the data will be lost!

⚠️ Attention: The file Passwords.csv contains passwords in clear text. Store it only on protected media and delete it after importing to Android.

Now all that remains is to download this file to Google Password Manager:

1. Open the Android application «Google» or go to passwords.google.com.
2. Click on the profile icon → "Password management" → "Settings" (gear).
3. Select "Import" and download the file Passwords.csv.
4. Enter the password you specified during export from iCloud.

Make sure the file is not damaged (opens in Excel)

Remember the password for the CSV file

Disable VPN (may block downloads)

Check that the latest version of the Google application is installed on Android

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2. Transfer through third-party password managers

If the official export does not work for some reason (for example, you have an old version iOS or do not have access to Mac), you can use intermediate password manager. Popular services like 1Password, Bitwarden or KeePass support import from iCloud and export to Google.

Let's look at the process using an example Bitwarden (free and open manager):

• 📱 Install Bitwarden to iPhone from App Store and log in (or create an account).
• 🔄 In the application settings find the section "Import" and select «iOS (iCloud Security Code)».
• 🔐 Confirm access to iCloud Keychain via Face ID or device password.
• ☁️ Wait until the import is complete - all passwords will appear in Bitwarden.
• 🤖 Set Bitwarden to Android, log in and export passwords to Google Password Manager through the menu "Export".

💡 Pros of the method: Bitwarden supports two-level authentication and encryption, which is safer than direct CSV transfer. Minus: you will have to temporarily trust the data to a third-party service.

Bitwarden|1Password|KeePass|Google Password Manager|Other|I don’t use-->

Password Manager	Support iCloud	Export to Google	Free plan
Bitwarden	✅ Yes	✅ Yes (via CSV)	✅ Yes
1Password	✅ Yes	❌ No (only in 1P)	❌ No (14 days trial)
KeePass	⚠️ Via plugins	✅ Yes (manual export)	✅ Yes
LastPass	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No (restrictions)

3. Transfer via the Chrome browser (for synchronized passwords)

If you used the browser Google Chrome on iPhone and turned on password synchronization, then some of the logins may already be available on Android. Here's how to check it:

1. Open Chrome to iPhone and go to Settings → Passwords.
2. Make sure the option "Save passwords" enabled and data is synchronized with the account Google.
3. On Android open Chrome, log in under the same account and check the section Settings → Passwords.

⚠️ Attention: This method only works for passwords saved directly to Chrome, and not to iCloud Keychain. If you used Safari as your main browser, the method will not work.

🔹 How to transfer passwords from Safari to Chrome on iPhone:

1. Open Settings → Passwords to iPhone.
2. Find the desired site, click on it and select "Copy password".
3. Open Chrome, go to this site and enter the copied data manually (the browser will offer to save it).

4. Manual transfer via notes or messengers (extreme case)

If other methods are not available, you can temporarily copy passwords to notes or messenger, and then enter them manually on Android. This is the least secure a way, but sometimes the only way out.

Action algorithm:

• 📝 Open on iPhone Settings → Passwords.
• 🔍 Find the account you need, click on it and select "Copy password".
• 📱 Paste the password into Notes (application Notes) or send yourself to Telegram/WhatsApp (to saved messages).
• 🔐 To Android open the note/message and enter the passwords manually in Google Password Manager or the desired application.

⚠️ Critical risks:

• 🚨 Passwords are stored in clear text and can be intercepted if data leaks from the messenger.
• 📵 If notes are synchronized with iCloud, they can be seen by other devices with your Apple ID.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Temporary files may remain in the messenger cache even after deletion.

Never send passwords via SMS or email - these channels are not protected from interception.

What to do if the password is not copied from iCloud Keychain?

On some versions of iOS, password copying may be blocked. In this case

1. Open Safari and go to the site that requires a password.

2. Click on the login input field - the system will offer auto-fill.

3. Copy data from the screen manually (not via the clipboard).

5. Transferring passwords from applications (Google, social networks, banks)

Some applications (for example, Google, Facebook, VKontakte or banking services) allow restore access to your account without a password via a linked email or phone. This simplifies the transfer:

• 📧 For Google: On Android add your account to Settings → Accounts. The system will automatically pull up the saved passwords.
• 🏦 For banks: Install the bank application on Android, log in via SMS or biometrics (a password may not be needed).
• 👥 For social networks: Use the function "Log in without a password" (sending a link to email or push notification).

💡 Tip: If the application requires a password, but you do not remember it, use the function "Forgot your password?". Many services allow you to reset it without access to the old device.

Account type	Transfer method	Need to know password?
Google (Gmail, YouTube)	Adding an account in Android settings	❌ No
Social networks (FB, VK, Instagram)	Login via email/phone + SMS code	⚠️ Sometimes
Banks (SberBank, Tinkoff)	Authorization by biometrics or push	❌ No
Apple ID	No official way (use a browser)	✅ Yes

6. Problems and solutions: what to do if passwords have not been transferred

Even if the instructions are followed correctly, some passwords may not be transferred to Android. Considerable problems and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 Passwords were exported but not imported into Google:
  Check the CSV format (there should be columns url, username, password).
  Make sure the file is not damaged (open it in Excel).
• 🔒 Google Password Manager does not offer import:
  Update application Google to the latest version.
  Try importing via the web version: passwords.google.com.
• 📱 There is no option to export passwords on iPhone:
  Update iOS to the latest version (export appeared in iOS 17).
  Use a workaround via Bitwarden or 1Password.
• 🔐 Some passwords are missing in the export:
  Passwords from system applications Apple (for example, Apple ID) are not are exported.
  Check if synchronization is enabled iCloud Keychain to Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → Passwords.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using Android 14 or newer, importing passwords may be blocked due to stricter security policies. In this case, try:

1. Import passwords via Bitwarden.
2. Manually add critical accounts. c Google Password Manager.
3. Use ADB to directly download data (for experienced users only).

7. Security: how to protect passwords after transfer

Transferring passwords is always a risk. To minimize threats, follow these rules:

• 🔐 Delete temporary files: After import, delete Passwords.csv and empty the trash.
• 📱 Disable autofill: B Settings → Google → Google account management → Security check which applications have access to passwords.
• 🔄 Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): For critical accounts (banks, mail), set up confirmation by SMS or code generator application (Google Authenticator, Authy).
• 🛡️ Use a manager passwords: Instead of the standard Google Password Manager consider Bitwarden or KeePass —they offer more security options.

🔍 How to check if your passwords are compromised:

1. Go to Have I Been Pwned and enter your email.
2. In Google Password Manager click "Password check" —the system will show weak or compromised combinations.

⚠️ Warning: If you transferred passwords via CSV or notes, change critical passwords (banks, mail, social networks) after completing the procedureThis will eliminate the risk of leakage if temporary files were intercepted.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about transferring passwords from iPhone to Android

Can I transfer passwords directly via Move to iOS?

No, the application Move to iOS from Apple transfers contacts, photos and some settings, but not passwords. For them you need to use separate methods described in the article.

Why are some passwords missing from the exported CSV?

Probable reasons:

• Passwords are saved in Safari, but are not synchronized with iCloud Keychain.
• These are system passwords Apple (for example, from Apple ID or App Store).
• You are using an old version iOS (export appeared in iOS 17).

Solution: Check the settings iCloud → Passwords and update the system.

How to transfer passwords if I don’t have a Mac?

These methods will suit you:

1. Export via web version iCloud.com (needed Windows or Linux with support Safari).
2. Use Bitwarden or 1Password for intermediate import.
3. Manual entry of passwords via Settings → Passwords on iPhone.

Is it possible to automate the transfer of passwords using scripts?

Technically yes, but this is not recommended for security reasons. use:

• Official Python-script for converting CSV from Bitwarden (GitHub).
• ADB-command to download passwords to Android (developer rights required).

⚠️ Before using scripts, check their code for malicious inserts!

What to do if the passwords do not work after the transfer?

Possible causes and solutions:

• Typos when manually entered: Check the case of characters and special characters.
• Outdated passwords: Some services require periodic password changes (for example, every 90 days).
• Two-factor authentication: You may need to enter a code from SMS or an authenticator application.
• Blocking by IP: If you logged in from a new device, the service may suspect hacking. Check your email for login notifications.