Overview
- Google announced the feature on Sept. 10 and it is live with support for Google Password Manager, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane.
- Users start the move from the new password manager, Android detects compatible source apps, returns you to the old manager to review and authorize, and then transfers credentials in seconds.
- Vendors note device and Play Services requirements for the flow to work, with examples including Dashlane saying Android 10+ with updated Play Services and Bitwarden citing Android 14+ with Play Services 26.21+.
- The change removes the previous need to export credentials to an unencrypted file and makes passkeys portable between managers, but low‑level cryptographic details were not published and past manager vulnerabilities mean users should monitor vendor updates.
- Easier switching reduces vendor lock‑in and could speed passkey adoption while prompting more password managers to add the Credentials Transfer API over time.