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How to Import and Export Bookmarks in Shift Browser

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You can import bookmarks into Shift Browser from another supported browser or from an HTML file. You can also export your bookmarks at any time to create a backup or move them to another browser.

Supported browsers

You can import bookmarks and other supported browsing data from:

  • Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Brave
  • Opera
  • Vivaldi
  • Arc

If your browser isn't listed, you can import your bookmarks from an HTML file instead.

Import bookmarks

Choose the option that matches where your bookmarks are currently stored.

Option 1: Import from a supported browser

Note: Before you begin, completely close the browser you're importing from.

  1. Open Shift.
  2. Click the Quick Settings gear icon. Quick Settings.svg
  3. Select Advanced settings.
  4. Go to the Browser tab.
  5. Next to Import Bookmarks and Settings, select Import.
  6. Choose the browser you want to import from.
  7. Follow the prompts to complete the import.
This video shows how to import bookmarks from a supported browser

Option 2: Import from an HTML file

Use this option if your browser isn't supported or if you've already exported your bookmarks to an HTML file. You can also follow the steps above and select the HTML option when importing. 

  1. Type chrome://bookmarks into the omnibox and press Enter.
  2. Select the More (three-dot) menu.
  3. Select Import bookmarks.
  4. Choose the HTML file from your device.

Rearrange imported bookmarks

You can organize imported bookmarks from either the Bookmarks Bar or the Bookmark Manager.

From the Bookmarks Bar

  1. Hover over the Bookmarks Bar.
  2. Click and drag a bookmark or folder to a new location.

From the Bookmark Manager

  1. Right-click the Bookmarks Bar.
  2. Select Bookmark Manager.
  3. Drag bookmarks or folders to reorganize them.
This video shows rearranging the bookmarks from the Bookmarks Bar and the Bookmarks Manager

Export bookmarks

  1. Type chrome://bookmarks into the omnibox and press Enter.
  2. Select the More (three-dot) menu.
  3. Select Export bookmarks.
  4. Choose where you'd like to save the HTML file.

Tip: Save your exported bookmarks in a secure location. Once you've finished transferring them to another browser, you can delete the file if you no longer need it.

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