Transferring Bookmarks

Issue/Question

How do I copy my bookmarks from one computer to another?

Resolution

On the Computer with the Bookmarks

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Simultaneously press Shift+Ctrl+B (or Shift+Cmd+B if on a Mac).
  3. The Bookmark Library should appear.
  4. Click  Import and Backup .
  5. Select Export Bookmarks to HTML... .
  6. Save the file onto an USB stick or somewhere the other computer can access.

On the Computer needing the Bookmarks

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Simultaneously press Shift+Ctrl+B (or Shift+Cmd+B if on a Mac).
  3. The Bookmark Library should appear.
  4. Click  Import and Backup .
  5. Select Import Bookmarks from HTML... .
  6. Locate the file previously saved above.
  7. Click Open.

Note: Alternatively, Firefox can automatically sync bookmarks and other data across devices. Please visit this Firefox Support page for assistance creating/signing into a Firefox account.

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