Backup your passwords to a file on your computer

The desktop version of Password Boss gives you the ability to make a local backup copy of all of the items saved in your Password Boss account. You can export your data in the following formats:

• Text file
• PDF
• Password Boss JSON
• Password Boss Encrypted JSON

Exporting to a PDF file

1. Open Password Boss and from the File menu choose Export data -> Export to PDF
2. Save the .PDF file to your computer. Note the file name and location of the file.

Exporting to a text file

1. Open Password Boss and from the File menu choose Export data -> Export to text file
2. Save the .RTF file to your computer. Note the file name and location of the file.

Exporting a Password Boss JSON file (unencrypted)

1. Open Password Boss and from the File menu choose Export data -> Password Boss JSON - not encrypted. 
2. Save the .JSON file to your computer. Note the file name and location of the file.

Exporting a Password Boss Encrypted JSON file

1. Open Password Boss and from the File menu choose Export data -> Password Boss secure file. 
2. Save the .JSON file to your computer. Note the file name and location of the file.

Importing a password protected backup

1. Open Password Boss.
2. From the File menu choose Import passwords -> From File -> PasswordBoss encrypted export
3. Choose the JSON file you created earlier.
4. Enter the email address and Master Password for the backup file.
5. Select Next.
6. Select the items you want to import .
7. Select Import .
8. All of the imported items will be saved in a new folder named PasswordBoss - <mm/dd/yy -time>.

Importing an unencrypted backup

1. Open Password Boss.
2. From the File menu choose Import passwords -> From File -> Password Boss JSON - not encrypted.
3. Choose the JSON file you created earlier.
4. Select Next.
5. Select the items you want to import .
6. Select Import .
7. All of the imported items will be saved in a new folder named PasswordBoss - <mm/dd/yy -time>.