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Import bookmarks: insert HTML file
1st step:
2nd step:
3rd step:
Import bookmarks: restore backup
1st step:
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Quick guide: Import bookmarks: Insert HTML file
Quick guide: Import bookmarks: Restore backup

Do you want to import bookmarks into Firefox? We'll show you how..

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Whether it's bookmarks from an old backup or from another computer, it's easy to import bookmarks into Firefox. Just follow our instructions. Here we are going to show you how to export bookmarks from Firefox.

Import bookmarks: insert HTML file

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

1st step:

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Open Firefox. Then click on " Bookmarks " in the bar at the top and then on " Manage bookmarks ".

2nd step:

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In the pop-up window you then have to click on " Import and save ". In the drop-down menu, select the option " Import bookmarks from HTML ... ".

3rd step:

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Now a new window will open again. Here, look for the HTML file with your saved bookmarks. Click on the file and select " Open ". Now the bookmarks are automatically imported into Firefox.

Import bookmarks: restore backup

The other option is not a "real" import, Firefox simply uses old backups of bookmarks. This is particularly interesting for you if you have already created a backup with Firefox. Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions ..

1st step:

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In Firefox click on " Bookmarks " at the top and then select " Manage Bookmarks ".

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Click " Import and Save ". Then select " Restore ". Many older versions of your Firefox bookmarks will be shown to you here. Choose the one you want to restore .

Quick guide: Import bookmarks: Insert HTML file

  1. In Firefox, click the Bookmarks tab and select Manage Bookmarks .
  2. Then select " Import and Save " and click on " Import Bookmarks from HTML ... ".
  3. Now find the location of your bookmarks HTML file. Select this and click on " Open ". Your bookmarks will now be imported automatically.

Quick guide: Import bookmarks: Restore backup

  1. Select the " Bookmarks " tab in Firefox and click on " Manage bookmarks ".
  2. Click " Import and Backup, " then click " Restore ". Here you can choose older bookmarks that you would like to restore.
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