Import your data to Dashlane with a DASH (backup) file – Dashlane

If you've made a Dashlane backup file of all your data, you can import the data with a DASH file using the web app, Android, iPhone, macOS, and iPad apps.

DASH files are useful for securely storing your Dashlane data so you or someone else can access it later. You can also use DASH files to move your data safely between Dashlane accounts or to a new Dashlane account. Follow the steps later in this article to import your DASH file.

How do I make a backup of my data with a DASH file?

Select where you want to import your DASH file.

Web
Android
iPhone
macOS/iPad

Import using a DASH file in the web app

Log in to the web app
Select Import data in the top right of the app. If you don't see the Import data button, open the Vault menu in the top left of the app, select Settings, and then select Import data.
Select Dashlane backup (DASH) as the source. Then select Get started.
Drag the file from your computer to the space provided, or select browse your computer files to search for the file on your desktop. After the file uploads, select Next.
Enter the password you created when you exported the DASH file. This password may differ from your Master Password.
Select Unlock. The data is automatically imported into your account.

Import using a DASH file on Android

You need to have the DASH file saved on your device or move the file to your device to complete these steps.

In the Dashlane Android app, open the Vault from the side menu.
On the Vault screen, select + Add new and then Logins.
On the next screen, select Import multiple logins.
On the Where are you importing data from? screen, select Dashlane backup.
On the Import from a Dashlane backup file screen, select Select file.
Select the file you want to import. Dashlane backup files end with .dash.
Enter the password you created when you exported the DASH file. This password may differ from your Master Password.
Select Unlock and Restore. Your Dashlane vault opens with the newly imported items.

Import using a DASH file on your iPhone

You need to have the DASH file saved on your device or move the file to your device to complete these steps.

Select the plus (+) icon in the top right of the Home screen.
Select Import data from the menu.
On the Where are you importing data from? screen, select Dashlane backup.
On the Import from a Dashlane backup file screen, select Browse files.
Select the file you want to import. Dashlane backup files end with .dash.
Enter the password you created when you exported the DASH file. This password may differ from your Master Password.
Select Unlock.
On the next screen, review the data. If you don't want to import an item, clear its checkmark. When ready, select Import selected items.
Your Dashlane vault opens with the newly imported items.

Import using a DASH file on your macOS/iPad app

You need to have the DASH file saved on your device or move the file to your device to complete these steps.

Select the plus (+) icon in the top right of the Home screen.
Select Import data from the menu.
On the Where are you importing data from? screen, select Dashlane backup.
Select the file you want to import. Dashlane backup files end with .dash.
Enter the password you created when you exported the DASH file. This password may differ from your Master Password.
Select Unlock.
On the next screen, review the data. If you don't want to import an item, clear its checkmark. When ready, select Import selected items.
Your Dashlane vault opens with the newly imported items.