As part of our transition to Microsoft, you may want to backup your saved bookmarks from Google Chrome. This quick guide walks you through exporting your bookmarks from Chrome and importing them into Edge.
Importing Bookmarks into Microsoft Edge
Once you have your exported file ready:
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Open Microsoft Edge
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Click the three dots in the top-right corner > Favorites
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In the Favorites menu, click the three dots > Import favorites
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Under Import Data from Google Chrome, click Import
- This is the Profiles / Import browser data settings page (
edge://settings/profiles/importBrowsingData). Under the heading Have all your credentials saved in Microsoft Edge, the first card reads Import data from Google Chrome ("Import bookmarks, passwords, history, and other browser data from Google Chrome") with an Import button at its right-hand end; a second card, Import data from IE11, sits beneath it, followed by Import from other browsers and Import from other password managers sections you do not need.
- This is the Profiles / Import browser data settings page (
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Select Bookmarks HTML file as the source
- In the Import browser data dialog, open the Import from drop-down (it defaults to Google Chrome) and pick Favorites or bookmarks HTML file; the other options listed are Microsoft Internet Explorer and Passwords CSV file. Leave the Favorites or bookmarks box ticked, then click the blue Import button at the bottom of the dialog (next to Cancel).
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Locate and open the file you exported from Chrome
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Confirm import to finish the process
Your bookmarks should now appear in Edge under Favorites.
If you encounter any issues during this process, contact support for assistance.