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Bitwarden allows you to export your personal Vault data from any client application, or an Organization Vault from the Web Vault or CLI. Exports can be downloaded as .json or .csv files, however Bitwarden recommends using .json for a more complete option for standard backup procedures as .csv exports will lack some non-critical information.

Vault Exports currently do not include file attachments.

{% callout warning %} Vault Exports contain your data in an unencrypted format. Do not store or send the exported file over insecure channels, like email. You should delete Vault Exports immediately after you are done using them. {% endcallout %}

Export a Personal Vault

Export your Personal Vault data from any client application:

From the Web Vault

1. Select Tools from the top navigation bar.
2. Select Export Vault from the left-hand Tools menu.
3. On the Export Vault page:
   • Select a File Format (.json or .csv).
   • Enter your Master Password.
4. Select the Export Vault button to download your Vault Export. You will be prompted to specify a location for download.

From the Mobile App

1. Tap the Settings tab.
2. Scroll down to the Tools section, and tap Export Vault.
3. On the Export Vault page:
   • Select a File Format (.json or .csv).
   • Enter your Master Password.
4. Select the Export Vault button to download your Vault Export. You will be prompted to specify a location for download.

From the Browser Extension

1. Open the Settings tab.
2. Scroll down to the Tools section, and select Export Vault.
3. On the Export Vault page:
   • Select a File Format (.json or .csv).
   • Enter your Master Password.
4. Select the Export Vault button to download your Vault Export. You will be prompted to specify a location for download.

From the Desktop App

1. Navigate to File → Export Vault.
2. In the Export Vault window:
   • Select a File Format (.json or .csv).
   • Enter your Master Password.
3. Select the Submit button to download your Vault Export. You will be prompted to specify a location for download.

From the CLI

Use the bw export command to export your Vault data. By default, bw export will create a .csv export in the current working directory.

You may pass the following options with the bw export command:

• --output <filePath> to specify a saving location of your choice.
• --format <format> to specify the file format as csv (default) or json.

Export an Organization Vault

Admins and Owners may export their Organization Vault from the Web Vault or CLI:

From the Web Vault

1. Open your Organization and select the Tools tab.

   {% image organizations/org-export.png Export Organization Vault %}

2. Select Export Vault from the left-hand Tools menu.

3. On the Export Vault page:

   • Select a File Format (.json or .csv).
   • Enter your Master Password.

4. Select the Export Vault button to download your Vault Export. You will be prompted to specify a location for download.

From the CLI

From the Bitwarden CLI application, use the bw export command with the --organizationid <orgId> option to export your Organization Vault.

{% callout info %} Retrieve your <orgId> value using the command: bw list organizations. {% endcallout %}

By default, bw export will create a .csv export in the current working directory, however you may pass the following options with the command:

• --output <filePath> to specify a saving location of your choice.
• --format <format> to specify the file format as csv (default) or json.