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How do I get my bookmarks from my old computer?
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Guide on how to export and import bookmarks for when you get a new computer.
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Chrome
How to Export Bookmarks:
Navigate to
chrome://bookmarks/
In the far right, along the blue section, you will see 3 vertical dots.
Select "Export Bookmarks"
There will be a popup window and it will ask where you want to save.
It is recommended that you save to either a flash drive or Google Drive.
How to Import Bookmarks:
Navigate to
chrome://bookmarks/
In the far right, along the blue section, you will see 3 vertical dots.
Select "Import Bookmarks"
From here select where you save the file
Now your bookmarks will be where they are on your old computer.
Safari
How to Export Bookmarks:
In Safari choose File
Export Bookmarks.
Choose where to save the file
It is recommended that you save to either a flash drive or Google Drive.
How to Import Bookmarks:
In Safari choose File
Import Bookmarks.
Select where you saved the bookmarks
Select "Import"
Firefox
How to Export Bookmarks:
Click the Library button icon on your toolbar. (If you don't see it there, click the menu button then click Library.)
Click Bookmarks and then click the Show All Bookmarks bar at the bottom.
In the Export Bookmarks File window that opens, choose a location to save the file.
It is recommended that you save to either a flash drive or Google Drive.
Click the Save button.
How to Import Bookmarks:
Click the Library button on your toolbar. (If you don't see it there, click the menu button then click Library.)
Click Bookmarks and then click the Show All Bookmarks bar at the bottom.
From the toolbar on the Library window, click Import and Backup and choose Import Bookmarks from HTML
Within the Import Bookmarks File window that opens, navigate to the bookmarks HTML file you are importing and select the file.
Click the Open button. The Import Bookmarks File window will close.
Edge
How to Export Bookmarks:
Click on the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
Click Settings.
Click Import favorites and other info.
Click Export to file.
Choose where you'd like the file to be saved on your computer.
It is recommended that you save to either a flash drive or Google Drive.
Click Save.
How to Import Bookmarks:
Click on the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
Click Settings.
Click Import favorites and other info.
Select Import.
In the "Import from box" select Favorites or bookmarks HTML file.
Select Choose file
Select the file you want to use and select Open.
When the import is complete, you'll see a notification.
Select Done.
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Created
Mon 4/27/20 11:49 AM
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Tue 11/5/24 9:52 AM