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How do I share bookmarks between computers?
There are two main ways to share Browser Bookmarks (sometimes called Favorites) between multiple computers: syncing or doing a manual export and import.
Method 1: Syncing
This the the preferred method if your bookmarks occasionally change (some added or removed) and you want to make sure any changes will be automatically reflected on all computers you are using.
General instructions
- Open your browser and go to your profile or account settings.
- Make sure you are signed in to the correct account.
- Turn on the syncing option.
Browser-specific details
Sign in and sync:
Method 2: Export / Import
This is the preferred method if the bookmark transfer a one-time thing. When you have the same bookmarks on your work computer that you've been using for years and just want to copy them over to your home computer.
Chrome
Export bookmarks
- On the computer with the bookmarks, open Chrome
- At the top right, click the ellipsis ()
- Select Bookmarks Bookmark Manager
- At the top, click the ellipsis () Export Bookmarks
- Save it as an HTML file
Import bookmarks
- On the destination computer, open Chrome
- At the top right, click the ellipsis ()
- Select Bookmarks Bookmark Manager
- At the top, click the ellipsis () Import Bookmarks
- Open the HTML file saved when exporting
Firefox
Follow this link for Mozilla Support: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/export-firefox-bookmarks-to-backup-or-transfer
Export bookmarks
- On the computer with the bookmarks, open Firefox
- Click the menu button () Library
- Select Bookmarks Show All Bookmarks
- From the toolbar on the Library window, choose Backup
- Export the bookmarks to an HTML file
Import bookmarks
- On the destination computer, open Firefox
- click the menu button () Library
- Select Bookmarks Show All Bookmarks
- From the toolbar on the Library window, choose Restore Choose File...
- Import the bookmarks to from the HTML file saved when exporting
Edge
Export bookmarks
Follow this link for Microsoft Support: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/move-internet-explorer-favorites-to-a-new-pc-a03f02c7-e0b9-5d8b-1857-51dd70954e47
- On the computer with the bookmarks, open Edge
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select Alt + C to open Favorites.
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Under the Add to favorites menu, select Import and export....
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Select Export to a file, and then select Next.
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On the checklist of options, select Favorites, and then select Next.
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Select the folder that you'd like to export your Favorites from, and then select Next.
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Type or browse to the location where you'd like your file exported.
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Select Export and then Finish.
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Your Favorites will now appear in an htm file in the location you've specified.
Import bookmarks
Follow this link for Microsoft Support: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/import-your-favorites-in-microsoft-edge-278afd65-2294-9134-005a-ce7b48d868e1
- On the destination computer, open Edge
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Select Settings and more icon
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Select Favorites.
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In the Favorites window, select More options , and then select Import favorites.
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In the Import from menu, select Favorites or bookmarks HTML file.
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Select Choose file and find the file you created when you exported favorites from another browser.
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Select the file you want to use and select Open.
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When the import is complete, you'll see a notification. Select Done.
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Find your imported favorites in a folder on the Favorites bar. The folder may be called Imported.