Migrate your standalone vaults from 1Password 6 for Mac to a 1Password account

Step 1: Back up your data

Before you begin, back up your 1Password data:

1. Open and unlock 1Password 6.
2. Choose File > Backup from the menu bar to create a current backup of your 1Password data.

Step 2: Install 1Password 7 and import your standalone vaults

Next, download 1Password 7 for Mac and install it. When you open the app for the first time:

• You can choose a vault to import.
• Your folders will be converted to tags.

Step 3: Sign up for a 1Password account

After you import your standalone vaults into 1Password 7, select Subscribe Today to sign up for a 1Password membership. Set up your account, then migrate your data to your 1Password account.

If you don’t see a message to Subscribe Today, choose 1Password 7 > Get a 1Password Membership from the menu bar.

Step 4: Migrate your data to your 1Password account

Next, 1Password will prompt you to move your data over to your new 1Password account. Select Move Data and follow the onscreen instructions to finish migrating your data.

If 1Password doesn’t prompt you to move your data, you can manually move items into your account:

1. Select Vault in the menu bar and choose Switch to Vault > Primary.
2. Select All Items in the sidebar.
3. Select any item in the list, then select Edit in the menu bar and choose Select All.
4. Select Item in the menu bar and choose Copy to Vault > Personal or Private.
5. Sign in to your account on 1Password.com to make sure all your items are there.
6. In 1Password 7 for Mac, select Vault in the menu bar and choose Switch to Vault > Primary.
7. Select Vault in the menu bar and choose Delete Vault.

Step 5: Install 1Password 8

After you’ve migrated your data to your 1Password account, download 1Password 8 for Mac and install it. When you open the app for the first time, you’ll see your new 1Password account and all your data.

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