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How to Import Your Browser Favorites Into Microsoft Edge

Bring your bookmarks from Chrome or Firefox to the new Edge Browser

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 5, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Microsoft Chrome Safari Firefox The new Microsoft Edge browser brings improvements and new features to the default Edge browser that comes with Windows 10. If you've been using Chrome, Firefox, or Opera, copy your bookmarks to the new Edge using the browser's built-in import functionality. Information in this article applies to the new Microsoft Edge browser released in January 2020.

How to Import Favorites Into Edge

Copying bookmarks from other browsers into Microsoft Edge doesn't remove the bookmarks from the source browser, nor does it interfere with your existing favorites in Edge. To import favorites to Edge: Open Edge on your computer and select Settings and more ( ... ) in the upper-right corner of the browser. Select Favorites in the drop-down menu. Choose Import in the menu that opens. Select a compatible browser from the list. Select Favorites or bookmarks and other categories of information you want to transfer to Edge and then select Import. If a web browser isn't listed, either Edge doesn't support importing bookmarks from that browser, or there are no bookmarks to import.

How to Manage Imported Bookmarks in Edge

The next time you open the Favorites menu, you see all your imported bookmarks. To move imported favorites to the Edge Favorites bar, drag folders or links to the Favorites Bar folder. If you have the Microsoft Edge app, your new bookmarks automatically become available on your mobile device. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Show the Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge What Is Microsoft Edge? How to Import Bookmarks to Google Chrome How to Back up Microsoft Edge Favorites How to Fix It When Microsoft Edge Is Not Working How to Back Up Chrome Bookmarks Adding Favorites to Internet Explorer 11 How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser How to Import Bookmarks and Other Browsing Data to Firefox How to Install and Use Microsoft Edge for Android Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome Import Bookmarks and Other Data to the Opera Browser How to Sync Microsoft Edge Bookmarks How to Open Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10 How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site How to Use Web Notes in Microsoft Edge Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies