Google Chrome users can now seamlessly export passwords

Tech giant Google announced that with the latest update on its web browser, Chrome, users can now export passwords stored in the built-in password manager.

The new update, Google said, will allow users to move to a third-party password manager, like 1Password or LastPass with ease, as per a report that appeared on expree.co.uk.

To install the new functionality, users of the desktop and Android version of Google Chrome may type the command "chrome://flags/#PasswordExport" into the address bar and hit the Enter key. After this, the user may head to the Manage Passwords tab in the Settings menu to find the all-new overflow icon just before the list of Saved Passwords. Upon clocking this, the user will be presented the option to export passwords with a prompt asking users to confirm the download. Passwords exported from Google Chrome are then saved in a .csv file.

While password managers are a great way to ensure users have a unique login for each account, Google cautioned users that their passwords can be read in plain-text by anyone who has access to the file.

The feature is being rolled out to Mac, Windows, Linus, ChromeOS and Android.