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How to Import and Export Bookmarks in Shift

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You can import your bookmarks from a supported browser directly into Shift! This is a great way to bring your browsing setup with you.

Supported Browsers

You can import from the following browsers:

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

If you use a different browser, you may need to import via an HTML file.

How to Import Bookmarks

Option 1: Import from a Supported Browser

  1. Fully close the browser you’re importing from.
  2. In Shift, click the gear icon Quick Settings.svg to open Quick Settings.
  3. Select Advanced Settings.
  4. Open the Accounts and Preferences tab.
  5. Next to Import Bookmarks and Settings, click Import.
  6. Choose your browser from the dropdown menu and confirm the import.
This video shows how to import bookmarks from a supported browser

Option 2: Import from an HTML File

  1. In Shift, type chrome://bookmarks in the omnibox.
  2. Click the organize icon Options_3dots.svg (3-dot icon) in the top-right corner of the Bookmarks page.
  3. Select Import Bookmarks.
  4. Locate and select your HTML file to import.

How to Rearrange Imported Bookmarks

You can manage bookmarks directly from the bookmark bar or via the Bookmark Manager.

From the Bookmark Bar:

  1. Hover over the bookmark bar in Shift.
  2. Click and hold any bookmark or folder to drag and rearrange it.

From the Bookmark Manager:

  1. Right-click anywhere on the bookmark bar and select Bookmark Manager.
  2. On the manager page chrome://bookmarks, click and hold items to move them.
This video shows rearranging the bookmarks from the Bookmarks Bar and the Bookmarks Manager

How to Export Bookmarks

  1. Go to chrome://bookmarks in Shift.
  2. Click the organize icon Options_3dots.svg (3-dot icon) in the top-right corner.
  3. Select Export Bookmarks.
  4. Save the generated HTML file to your computer.

 Be sure to store your exported file securely and delete it when it's no longer needed.


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