Contents

  1. What is the Firefox to KeePass Importer?
  2. Who would use it?
  3. What are the requirements?
  4. How much is it?
  5. How do I use it?
  6. Can I see the source code?
  7. Is there any support?
  8. Importing via Justin Scott's Password Exporter Extension
  9. Download Details

What is the Firefox to KeePass Importer?

It's a free way to import passwords exported from a Firefox Web Browser into KeePass . It should also work with Thunderbird , Flock and Songbird !

Who would use it?

For people who have just started using KeePass and have passwords stored in Firefox , this free plugin can save hours in entering passwords.

What are the requirements?

A Windows PC With XP, Vista or Windows 7 should work just fine.

This Firefox to KeePass Importer is written and compiled in .Net 4.0 and therefore required Windows XP or later, and the .Net 4.0 Framework installed (Standard in Windows 7). The version for KeePass 1.x also requires the XML Import plugin to be installed.

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How much is it?

It's free and published under the GNU Lesser General Public License . However I do accept beer donations. See right -->

How do I use it?

INSTALLATION

  1. Download the latest version. (Firefox-KeePass-Importer-2-18.zip)
  2. Un-zip and place the contained files and folders into the KeePass Program Folder
    e.g. at C:\Program Files\KeePass Password Safe\ .

XML Import plugin (for KeePass 1.x)

If you're using KeePass 1.x then you will also need to install the KeePass XML Import plugin . This is not needed for KeePass 2.x users:

  1. Download the KeePass XML Import plugin. Make sure it is the same version as your KeePass.
  2. Install it by placing it in the KeePass Program Folder.
  3. Restart KeePass so it picks up the plugin.
  4. Select Tools-->Plugins
  5. Enable the plugin by right clicking on it and selecting enable.
  6. Restart KeePass so the plugin can initialise itself.

Note: For the portable version copy the KeePass XML Import plugin to your thumb drive. i.e. m:\PortableApps\KeePassPortable\App\keepass

IMPORTING TO KEEPASS 2.X

  1. Start KeePass 2 and open the database to import to
  2. If you use the View->Always On Top option, then switch it off
  3. Select the menu option File->Import
  4. Select the Firefox option from the bottom of the list
  5. Select OK
  6. Alter any settings as required
  7. Select Start

IMPORTING TO KEEPASS 1.X

  1. Make sure you have installed the XML Import plugin (see installation section related to the XML Import plugin)
  2. Start the WebSiteAdvantageKeePassFirefoxConverter.exe program that should be in your KeePass Program Folder
  3. Alter settings as required
  4. Click Start
  5. Select the destination file to save the passwords to (e.g., "KP-IN.XML")
  6. Wait for it to complete
  7. Close the program
  8. Open KeePass
  9. Make sure you have a database opened in KeePass (File->New or File->Open)
  10. Select File->Import From->Import KeePass XML (If you don't see this option, re-read the installation section related to the XML Import plugin, If it is shaded then you need to open a database)
  11. Select the file to be imported (as prepared just before, e.g., "KP-IN.XML")
  12. Follow the instructions

Then it is recomended you remove/shred/destroy/wipe any Firefox or KeePass xml files produced! (e.g. using FileShredder )

Can I see the source code?

Yes, It's written in .Net and available in the downloads section at the end of the article.

Is there any support?

I have a real job to do, so any support is limited and in my own time.

You might find answers in the comments that follow this article.

Importing via Justin Scott's Password Exporter Extension

Previous versions imported passwords through the output from this Firefox Password Exporter Extension. This version still supports it as an option.

The Password Exporter Extension has several issues with Firefox compatibility and the handling of foreign characters which is why I developed an alternate way to aquire the Firefox passwords. However, if you cant get the direct importing to work you might find switching to use this method may solve your problems.

  1. Install Justin Scott's Password Exporter Extension into Firefox.
  2. Restart Firefox
  3. In Firefox go to Tools->Options and select the Security Tab
  4. Click Import/Export Passwords
  5. Click Export
  6. Follow the instructions to save the passwords to an XML file, e.g., "FF-OUT.XML" (Remember where it is for later use)
  7. Follow the appropriate Importing instructions...
  8. For 2.x use the Firefox XML importer
  9. For 1.x select the option to use this extensions output

Note: For other applications such as Thunderbird the process of installing and using the Exporter may vary. More information may be found on the Password Exporter website.

Download Details

To remove confusion I will only include the latest version here. If you wish to download a previous version just contact me and I will send it to you.

Latest Version

There are several ways to download the plugin:

Releated Dowloads

  1. .Net 4.0 Framework
  2. Justin Scott's Password Exporter Extension
  3. KeePass XML Import plugin