Google may finally let you move passkeys to another password manager on Android

Despite theoretically being more secure than passwords, passkeys have one major limitation. While different operating systems allow individual mechanisms to sync passkeys with newer devices in the ecosystem, moving them to another app can be challenging. Along with a consortium of other companies that make security-related products, Google has been working to fix the issue since last year. However, while Apple has already introduced a mechanism to move passkeys to third-party password managers with iOS 26 and macOS 26, the feature hasn’t been implemented on Android yet, even though Google lets you sync passkeys across devices.

That could change soon, as Google is already testing the mechanism to transfer passkeys stored on your Android device across apps behind closed curtains.

When we reported on the functionality last year, we were only able to dig up references in the code. However, we’ve now succeeded in enabling the Android interface that allows users to transfer passkeys between apps.

We’ve enabled new options for importing and exporting passkeys using the Google Password Manager. In its current form, Google Password Manager’s Settings show options to “Import passwords” and “Export passwords.” Instead of those, we made some changes beneath the surface to enable new options which say “Import passwords & passkeys” and “Export passwords & passkeys.”

These new options don’t just exist for face value; we were also able to get them to work (even though you’d have to wait until Google officially enables them for each and every user). While there is no direct option to export passkeys to another app, the description says you will be prompted to transfer passkeys when you open another password manager app. Meanwhile,  the screenshots below walk you through the process of importing passkeys from Google Password Manager.

Upon tapping “Import passwords & passkeys,” the screen that appears prompts you to choose the password manager that currently stores your passkeys. When we tap Next, we see a list of all the supported password managers (Bitwarden in this case) installed on the devices. Once selected, we’re taken to the app, where we can transfer passwords, passkeys, and other stored items to Google Password Manager.

The apps do not allow taking screenshots, but the following images show that the process was completed.

Now, it’s worth repeating that while the mechanism appears to be functional, Google has yet to activate it for users. And so, we can’t comment on when this could go live.

Additionally, the ability to transfer passkeys could be limited to a few providers of password managers who back the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP), the technology that facilitates this transfer. The list includes stalwarts such as Google, Apple, and Samsung, so it shouldn’t be an issue if you use any of their products.

Along with this, Google and Apple are working to make it easier for users to switch from iPhone to Android wirelessly by copying files, apps, and even home screen setups. While Google also mentions it will make copying passwords easier, it doesn’t mention passkeys, and we’re unsure whether they will be included or not.