Modifying and Fixing Your CSV File When Importing Passwords Into Cloaked
Last updated:
April 24, 2023
When importing logins from another password manager into Cloaked using the Password Manager Importer, it's essential to have the correct fields in your CSV file to ensure a successful import. This article will explain the necessary fields, recommended fields, and how to handle other non-essential fields during the import process.
Can I create my own CSV?
Absolutely! To help you create a correctly formatted CSV file for importing into Cloaked, we've provided a sample CSV file you can use as a reference. Click the link below to download the sample file:
After preparing your CSV file with the correct fields, you can proceed with importing it into Cloaked using the Password Manager Importer.
Essential Fields
The following fields are essential for a successful import. Your CSV file must include at least these two fields:
name: The name of the login, usually the service or website.
password: The password associated with the login.
As well as one of the following:
username: The username associated with the login.
email: The email address associated with the login.
phone: The phone number associated with the login.
Recommended Fields
While not essential, the following fields are recommended to help you better organize and use your logins within Cloaked:
url: The URL of the service or website associated with the login.
favorite: Indicates if the login is marked as a favorite (TRUE for favorite, FALSE for not a favorite).
notes: Any additional notes or information associated with the login.
Handling Non-Essential Fields
Your CSV file may contain other fields not mentioned above. During the label mapping step of the password import flow, you have two options for handling these non-essential fields:
Add to notes: This option will automatically append the data from the non-essential field to the notes field on the identity.
Ignore: This option will exclude the non-essential field from the import process, and the data will not be imported into Cloaked.
Related Questions and Issues
How do I import a CSV file into Cloaked? {{link to article about importing CSV files into Cloaked here}}
How can I export my logins from another password manager? {{link to article about exporting logins from other password managers here}}
How can I fix common problems when importing, such as incorrect file types or problematic commas? {{link to article about fixing common problems when importing here}}