Where Does Dashlane Store Its Local Vault?
Where Dashlane keeps its encrypted local vault and profiles on desktop.
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Dashlane keeps an encrypted local vault per profile under its AppData folder on Windows and under Application Support or app Containers on macOS. Zero knowledge design means the files only become useful after you unlock them locally.
Desktop apps are largely legacy beside the extensions now, so paths vary by install era. Copy profiles folders for migrations, but expect a fresh login and device approval before sync resumes.
Where Dashlane stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\Dashlane\profiles\
Encrypted per-profile vault files. Copy contents to migrate between Windows installs with the app closed. Master password never leaves the device; files alone grant nothing.
~/Library/Application Support/Dashlane/
Legacy desktop data home with encrypted vault. App Store builds may use the Containers path instead. Check both locations when hunting old installs before deleting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate Dashlane to a new PC from files?
Copy the profiles folder contents into the same AppData path on the new install with the app closed, then launch and sign in. The files are AES encrypted and useless without your master password either way.
Does Dashlane store my passwords readable on its servers?
No. The vault decrypts only in device memory after you unlock it. Servers hold ciphertext for sync, and the architecture docs stress neither Dashlane nor third parties can read it.
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