Find out how to switch from Bitdefender Wallet to Password Manager

We’re going to walk you first through the process of exporting your password information from Wallet. All you have to do is use the export tool, then import the CSV generated by it into your new password manager.

 

Before You Start:

• Please note that transferring your Wallet data to Bitdefender Password Manager is only possible by following the steps in this guide. CSV files generated using the Bitdefender antivirus interface fail to import into the new Password Manager app.
• The option to export Wallet data to a CSV file compatible with Bitdefender Password Manager only becomes available upon updating your Bitdefender security solution to version 26.0.7.36 or higher. Previous build versions do not include the possibility to move your Wallet data to the Password Manager application. To learn more about updating and checking the build version, see – How do I update Bitdefender to the latest version? You will need to reboot your computer to complete the update: go to Windows Start ⊞ menu, click the power button ⏻ and then select Restart.

 

1. After updating your Bitdefender product to the latest version and restarting Windows, open the C:\Program Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Security folder on your computer and double-click on the file named bdwtxcon shown in the image below.

 

2. Next, click the Start Now button on the welcome screen.

 

3. Check the box next to the name of the wallet you wish to export, and click the Next button. If multiple wallets are selected, all of their passwords will be merged into a single file.

 

4. Input your master password to unlock the wallet selected in the previous step, then press the Add Wallet button.

The tool will start collecting data from the selected wallets. A progress bar indicates at all times the status of the database export process. If your Wallet is saved in the Cloud and not locally, an Internet connection is required to download the database from Bitdefender servers.

 

Note: If there are inconsistencies between the passwords of the same account shared across multiple wallets, you will see this message: You have conflicts. Use the eye icon to view and compare passwords, and select to keep only the correct entry. Press the “Save” button when you’re done. Don’t worry about losing any passwords, credit cards, or other login information stored in Wallet. Entries that were deleted or could not be imported will appear in the “Notes” section of Bitdefender Password Manager. You can easily retrieve them from there.

 

5. Once the database is ready, a summary of the accounts exported from the Wallet is displayed. Click the Save your data button.

 

6. When prompted, choose a name for the CSV file and save it somewhere easily found – like your Desktop, for example. Bitdefender will export all your saved login data to that file.

 

Now, let’s see how to import the CSV file into Bitdefender Password Manager using the “Import Data” feature.

After exporting your Wallet data, you are now ready to import that newly created CSV file into the Bitdefender Password Manager app.

 

2. Open the Password Manager menu ≡ to expand the sidebar menu on the left and click the ⚙︎ Settings menu item.

 

4. Select Bitdefender Wallet from the list of password managers, input your Master Password in the corresponding field, then click on Choose File.

             

 

 

5. Select the CSV file containing your usernames and passwords exported from the Wallet, then press the Continue button.

Your Wallet passwords are now accessible on all devices where the Bitdefender Password Manager application or browser extension is installed.

 

Now that you have moved all your passwords to Bitdefender Password Manager, it’s time to delete the CSV file exported from Wallet securely.

After migrating to Bitdefender Password Manager, it is recommended to delete the CSV file in a secure manner. Otherwise, your usernames and passwords will remain in plaintext on your PC. Anyone with access to the device can read them. Moreover, deleting the CSV file and emptying the Recycle Bin is insufficient because in the event of an identity theft attack all data can be recovered and exploited to your disadvantage.

 

Here’s how to safely delete the CSV file exported from Wallet:

1. Bring up your Bitdefender security solution and go to Privacy on the left-hand side of the interface.

2. In the Password Manager pane click on Settings.

 

3. Click on the tab labeled My Wallets.

4. At the bottom of the window, you will see an alert similar to the one in the image below, informing you about unencrypted data left on your computer. Click the Shred files button.

 

5. In the File Shredder screen, press the Delete Permanently button and confirm the action.