How To Save Microsoft Edge's Bookmarks & Restore It In Your Next Computer
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Learn how to save your bookmarks from Microsoft Edge by exporting them as an HTML file. On your new computer, easily restore these bookmarks by importing the saved file back into Microsoft Edge. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to ensure you can seamlessly transfer your favorite websites and resources between devices.
Saving and restoring bookmarks in Microsoft Edge can be done by exporting and importing them using built-in features. Here’s how you can do it:
Exporting Bookmarks from Microsoft Edge
Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your current computer.
Access Bookmark Manager:
Click on the three-dot menu (...) at the top right corner of the browser window.
Select Favorites (or Bookmarks in some versions) and then choose Manage Favorites.
Export Bookmarks:
In the Bookmark manager, click on More options (three horizontal dots) next to the folder you want to export.
Select Export favorites.
Choose Export Location:
Choose a folder on your computer where you want to save the bookmarks.
Optionally, you can rename the exported file for easier identification.
Save the File: Click Save to export your bookmarks. This will save them as an HTML file on your computer.
Importing Bookmarks to Microsoft Edge on Another Computer
Once you have the exported bookmarks file (usually saved as an HTML file), follow these steps to import them into Microsoft Edge on your new computer:
Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your new computer.
Access Bookmark Manager:
Click on the three-dot menu (...) at the top right corner.
Select Favorites (or Bookmarks) and then choose Manage Favorites.
Import Bookmarks:
In the Bookmark manager, click on More options (three horizontal dots).
Select Import favorites.
Choose File to Import:
Navigate to the folder where you saved the exported bookmarks file.
Select the file and click Open.
Confirm Import: Microsoft Edge will import the bookmarks from the file you selected. Once the import is complete, you should see your bookmarks organized similarly to how they were on your previous computer.
Additional Tips:
Backup Regularly: It’s a good practice to export your bookmarks periodically as a backup.
Sync with Microsoft Account: If you use a Microsoft account with Edge, bookmarks can also be synced automatically across devices where you’re signed in.
By following these steps, you can easily save your Microsoft Edge bookmarks and restore them on your next computer, ensuring you have quick access to your favorite sites and resources.