Ag - How to Export/Import bookmarks from browsers

Overview

This Knowledge Base should walk you through the steps of exporting the bookmarks/favorites you have saved from various browsers so that you can back them up or prepare to transfer them to a new machine.

Instructions

Find the browser that you use for your bookmarks. Under the heading, you will find a information on how to export your bookmarks or a guide provided by the developers for backing up bookmarks.

 

How to Export your Bookmarks

Google Chrome

If using Chrome - you can export your bookmarks following these steps: How to export your bookmarks in Chrome

 

Mozilla Firefox

If using Firefox - you can export your bookmarks following these steps: How to export Bookmarks in Firefox

 

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the Favorites icon at the top-right of the browser to bring down the favorites menu001_favorites dropdown
     
  2. Click the ellipse on the favorites bar to bring down the menu
     
  3. Select Export Bookmarks002_export bookmark selection
     
  4.  Select the location to save your file.
    1. Note: We would recommend saving this file to cloud storage or your U drive for easy access from other devices

 

Import your Bookmarks

Google Chrome

If using Chrome – you can import your bookmarks following these steps: How to import your Bookmarks in Chrome

 

Mozilla Firefox

If using Firefox – you can import your bookmarks following these steps: How to import your Bookmarks in Firefox

 

Microsoft Edge

If using Edge – you can import your bookmarks following these steps: How to import your Bookmarks in Edge

 

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