Exporting Browser Bookmarks & Passwords

Exporting Browser Bookmarks/Favorites:

    This article will guide you through the process of exporting your Bookmarks/Favorites and Saved Passwords from popular web browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. Whether you're switching to a new device or simply want to keep a backup of your important data, these instructions will help you preserve your bookmarks and passwords. We have provided both text instructions and video resources to make the process easier for you!

   If you are exporting passwords, ensure you are following due diligence with integrity related to Password Security. These exports are plain text and not encrypted, so be extremely careful with how you handle this data!

Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
3. From the menu, select "Bookmarks" and then "Bookmark manager."
4. In the Bookmark Manager window, click on the three-dot menu icon.
5. Choose "Export bookmarks."
6. Select a location on your computer to save the exported bookmarks file.
7. Click "Save."

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Edge:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
3. From the menu, select "Favorites" and then "Manage favorites."
4. In the Favorites window, click on the three-dot menu icon.
5. Choose "Export favorites."
6. Select a location on your computer to save the exported favorites file.
7. Click "Save."

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Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click on the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner.
3. From the menu, select "Library" and then "Bookmarks."
4. In the Library window, click on "Show All Bookmarks" at the bottom.
5. Click on "Import and Backup" in the toolbar.
6. Choose "Export Bookmarks to HTML."
7. Save the exported bookmarks file to a location on your computer.

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Exporting Browser Saved Passwords:

Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
3. From the menu, select "Settings."
4. Scroll down and click on "Advanced."
5. Under the "Autofill" section, click on "Passwords."
6. Click on the three-dot menu icon next to "Saved Passwords."
7. Select "Export passwords."
8. Enter your computer's password when prompted.
9. Choose a location to save the exported passwords file.
10. Click "Save."

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Edge:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
3. From the menu, select "Settings."
4. Scroll down and click on "Profiles."
5. Under "Profiles," click on "Passwords."
6. Click on "More actions" (three-dot menu icon).
7. Select "Export passwords."
8. Enter your computer's password when prompted.
9. Choose a location to save the exported passwords file.
10. Click "Save."

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Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click on the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner.
3. From the menu, select "Options" or "Preferences."
4. Click on "Privacy & Security" in the left-hand menu.
5. Scroll down to the "Logins and Passwords" section.
6. Click on "Saved Logins."
7. Click on "Export Logins."
8. Choose a location to save the exported passwords file.
9. Click "Save."

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Conclusion:

    By following the instructions provided in this article, you can easily export your Bookmarks/Favorites and Saved Passwords from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. Remember to keep the exported files in a safe place for future use or when transitioning to a new device. If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.

    We hope this article was helpful to you!

Shaun Rowell, June 7th 2023