> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://key4.hideez.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://key4.hideez.com/guide-for-hideez-key/vault-settings/backups-data-export-and-import.md).

# Backups, Data export & import

### Importing your Data to the Hideez Client

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### Backups and Exporting your Data from the Hideez Client

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### How to create a Backup?

**Step 1.** Go to the **Backup / Restore accounts** block in the **Vault settings** section.

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**Step 2**. Click the **Backup accounts** button.  You will be prompted to save the file with .hvb extension. Come up with an appropriate file name and click **Save**.

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**Step 3.** Come up with, remember and enter a password to your archive with credentials, confirm the action with the **Confirm** button. After completing the operation, you will see a message that the archive was successfully created.

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### Recovering Credentials from a Backup

**Step 1.** Go to the **Backup / Restore credentials** block in the **Vault settings** section.

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**Step 2.** Click the **Restore from Backup** button. You will be prompted to select a .hvb file.

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**Step 3.** Enter the password for the file and confirm the action with the **Confirm** button.

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Once the current data is cleared, the accounts are restored from the backup.

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### Export Credentials as CSV

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**Warning! Passwords are stored in plain text. Do not transfer this file to third parties!**
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**Step 1.** Go to the **Import / Export credentials** block in **Vault settings** sectio&#x6E;**.** Click '**Export credentials**' button.

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**Step 2.** Click on the button with three dots on it. You will be prompted to save the file with .csv extension. Come up with an appropriate file name and click '**Save'** button.

It is also possible to choose which data to export - for web services and/or Windows desktop applications.

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**Step 3.** Click '**Start**' button. After completing the operation, you will see a message that the data were successfully saved.

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### Import credentials from CSV file

**Step 1.** Go to the **Import / Export credentials** block in **Vault settings** section.

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**Step 2.** Click '**Import credentials**' button.

You will be prompted to select a .csv file.

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Select the accounts you want to import from the list and click the '**Import**' button.

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The data will be uploaded to the key for further use.

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