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How to backup Bookmarks and Passwords in Chrome
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1) Export Bookmarks to HTML file:

Step 1. Open your Google Chrome browser on your computer, then click the three dots icon on the top-right corner > Bookmarks > Bookmark Manager. Or, you can press the "Ctrl+Shift+O" keys together to open Bookmarks Manager.

Step 2. Click the three dots icon on the top-right corner, and choose "Export bookmarks".

exports bookmarks

Step 3. Select a location where you want to put the HTML, and give it a name. Finally, click "Save".

 

2)Export Passwords to CVS file

Step 1. Open your Google Chrome browser on your computer, then click the three dots icon on the top-right corner > settings > Autofill > Password Manager.

passwords amnager

Step 2. Click the three dots beside the "Saved Passwords", then tap" Export passwords".

export passwords

Step 3. A window will pop up to notify you that "Your passwords will be visible to anyone who can see the exported file." Click the "Export passwords" button.

your passwords will be visible to anyone who can see the exported file

Step 4. Please select a folder where you want to save the CSV file, and give it a name. Finally, tap Save to finish exporting.

 

 

Import Bookmarks to Chrome:

 

Start by launching Chrome on your desktop. In Chrome’s top-right corner, click the three dots.

In the three-dots menu, select Bookmarks > Import Bookmarks and Settings.

Select Bookmarks > Import Bookmarks and Settings from the three-dots menu.

You will see an “Import Bookmarks and Settings” window. Here, select the browser from which you want to import bookmarks using the drop-down menu. Enable the “Favorites/Bookmarks” option in the list.

Then click “Import.”

Import bookmarks from other browsers into Chrome.

Chrome will import the bookmarks from your selected web browser. When this is done, a success message will appear on your screen. Click “Done” in this box to close the box.

 

To Import passwords:

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. To open Password Manager, copy and paste the following URL into Chrome's address bar:
    passwords.google.com
  3. In the top-right corner, click on the gear icon.
  4. Click on the Import button.
  5. Enter your Google account password.
  6. Click on Select file and choose the CSV file from your device.
  7. Click Import once the file has been uploaded.
  8. Then click Done.
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