Web Browser Bookmarks Migration

When you get a new computer or need to move to a different computer it is helpful to bring along your bookmarks from your previous computer. These outlines are focused on UFV's current setup of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox to help you Export and Import your Bookmarks easily.

Import and Export Google Chrome Bookmarks

1. Open up Google Chrome. 
2. Click the More button in the top right corner of the window.
3. Mouse over Bookmarks and then Click Bookmark Manager. 
4. In the new Bookmarks tab that opens up, click on the More button on the right side of the screen.
5. Click on Import Bookmarks or Export Bookmarks based on what you want to do. 
6. Either locate the HTML file for your Bookmarks or choose a location to save your Bookmark HTML file.

Import and Export Mozilla Firefox Bookmarks

1. Open Mozilla Firefox. 
2. Click the Library button near the top right corner of the window.
3. Click on the Bookmarks section at the top. 
4. Next, click Show All Bookmarks at the bottom. 
5. In the new window that appears, click on the Import and Backup drop-down menu at the top.
6. Finally, click on Import Bookmarks from HTML… or Export Bookmarks to HTML… depending on what you want to do. Both options will require you to find a location either to save your HTML Bookmark file or to open your HTML Bookmark file.