How to Import Bookmarks to Microsoft Edge

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An easy guide to importing and exporting your browser favorites
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Are you switching to Microsoft Edge and trying to transfer your bookmarks? Importing your bookmarks (called "Favorites" on Edge) from another web browser is a simple process! This wikiHow article will show you how to you how to import favorites from Chrome, Safari, and other web browsers into Edge on your PC or Mac.

Importing Favorites to Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.
  2. Click the three-dot menu.
  3. Select “Favorites.”
  4. Click the three-dot menu again.
  5. Select “Import Favorites.”

Steps

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    It's the app with the icon of a blue "e" and is usually located in the Start Menu.
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    You'll see this three-dot menu icon in the top-right of the browser window. [1]
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    You can also press Ctrl + Shift + O instead or click the star icon next to three lines on your browser's bar if you see it.
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    This three-dot menu icon is at the top of the menu. [2]
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    It's usually the first option in the third grouping of menu options.
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    " Only browsers that are installed on your computer will appear here. If you don't see the web browser that you want to import from, it's either not on your computer or not compatible with Edge. [3]
    • If you're importing from another browser, you can also opt to include payment info and password info in the import.
    • You can also choose to use an HTML file to import from. Simply select Favorites or bookmarks HTML file then use your File Explorer to import your file.
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    You'll find all the imported bookmarks in the "Favorites" tab (the icon that looks like a star and three lines). [4]
    • If you do this on your computer and allow the browser to sync with your Microsoft account, you'll be able to see these bookmarks on your Edge mobile browser as well. To allow the browser to sync from your computer, click your profile picture, then click Manage Profile Settings > Sync > Turn On Sync . On your phone, sign in to your Microsoft account using the web browser, tap ⋯ > Your profile picture > Sync > Turn On Sync . [5]
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    My imported favorites do not show up. What to do?
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    The new Edge is chromium type so go to settings and search import. Click on import browser data, select your profile and old browser. Select what you want to import and click import.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/what-s-imported-to-microsoft-edge-ab7d9fa1-4586-23ce-8116-e46f44987ac2
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/what-s-imported-to-microsoft-edge-ab7d9fa1-4586-23ce-8116-e46f44987ac2
      3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/what-s-imported-to-microsoft-edge-ab7d9fa1-4586-23ce-8116-e46f44987ac2
      4. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/move-internet-explorer-favorites-to-a-new-pc-a03f02c7-e0b9-5d8b-1857-51dd70954e47
      5. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/sign-in-to-sync-microsoft-edge-across-devices-e6ffa79b-ed52-aa32-47e2-5d5597fe4674

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