Overview
Users have the ability to either sync their browser data between devices or manually export and import browser bookmarks and favorites. This article provides instructions for each method to help users access their browser specific data, such as favorites/bookmarks, from any device or when transitioning to a new device.
Audience
Student, Faculty & Staff
Procedure
Users can follow the most up-to-date directions for syncing, exporting and importing their bookmarks/favorites by selecting the specific browser below and reviewing the links provided.
Microsoft Edge
We recommend you sign into Microsoft Edge with your CCBC account to setup Sync. This will allow you to sync your data across devices without having to export/import files. You will need to sign-in to Edge on your current device to setup Sync. You will then be able to sign-in to Edge on your new device to retrieve your synced information. The following link provides information on syncing data in Edge: Sign in to sync Microsoft Edge across devices
Mozilla Firefox
Users can setup Sync capabilities for Firefox between devices to easily sync bookmarks/favorites to multiple devices. This requires a Firefox account. The following link provides information on syncing data in Firefox: How to setup Sync in Firefox
Exporting Bookmarks/Favorites
Select the following link to view steps on exporting Firefox bookmarks: Export Firefox bookmarks to an HTML file
Importing Bookmarks/Favorites
Select the following link to view steps on importing Firefox bookmarks: Import Bookmarks from an HTML file
Google Chrome
Users with a Google account can sync their Chrome data to access their favorites by logging into Chrome on each device. The following link provides information on syncing data in Chrome: Sign in & sync in Chrome - Google Chrome
Importing Bookmarks/Favorites
Select the following link and then scroll to the bottom of the page to view the steps for exporting bookmarks. bookmarks & settings - Google Chrome
Exporting Bookmarks/Favorites
Select the following link to retrieve the steps for importing bookmarks into Chrome: bookmarks & settings - Google Chrome