A bookmark lets you save links to websites so you can easily find them again. This article goes of the basics of making and managing bookmarksThis article describes how to make bookmarks, view and manage bookmarks you've made previously, import bookmarks from other browsers, and troubleshoot problems with Bookmarks in Firefox.

How do I create a bookmark?

1. To create a bookmark, just click on the star icon in the Location bar. The star will turn yellowblueorange and your bookmark will be created in the Unsorted Bookmarks folder.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. To edit your bookmark, click the star a second time and the "Edit This Bookmark" box will appear.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. In the "Edit This Bookmark" box you can change any of the these details:
   • Name: The is the name that Firefox displays for the bookmark in menus.
   • Folder: Choose what folder to store your bookmark in by picking one from the drop-down menu. In that drop-down menu you can also select Choose... to display a list of all bookmarks folders.
   • Tags: You can use tags to help you search through and organize your bookmarks. For more information, see Bookmark tags.
4. When you are finished editing, click Done to close the box.

Where can I find my bookmarks?

To display the list of bookmarks you've already made:

1. Click on the View menu, select Sidebar, and then select Bookmarks. The Bookmarks sidebar will open.
2. Click on a folder in the sidebar to expand it.
   
   
   
3. Click on a bookmark in the list to open it.
   
   
   

There are also other ways to view bookmarks:

• Bookmarks menu: At the top of the Firefox windowOn the menu bar, click on the Bookmarks menu. A list of the bookmarks in the Bookmarks Menu folder will be displayed.
• Bookmarks Toolbar : The Bookmarks toolbar is underneath the Navigation toolbar (Back, Forward, Home, Location, etc.), and can store often-used bookmarks for quick access. For information, see Bookmarks Toolbar - Display your favorite websites at the top of the Firefox window.
• Location bar: The Firefox Location bar allows you to search for pages you've previously visited, including bookmarked pages. For information, see Address bar autocomplete suggestions in Firefox.
• Library window: Click Bookmarks on the menu bar, then select Organize Bookmarks.... The Library window will appear.

How can I sync my bookmarks with another computer or mobile device?

Firefox Sync

Managing bookmarks

Organizing your bookmarks

To manage bookmarks in Firefox, see:

• Sort your bookmarks to quickly find the ones you want
• Use bookmark folders to organize your bookmarks
• Deleting bookmarks

Backing up and restoring bookmarks

Firefox automatically backs up your bookmarks so that you can restore them to a previous state. You can also create your own bookmark backups and restore them in another Firefox installation. For more information, see Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer.

Importing and exporting bookmarks

Firefox can import bookmarks from other browsers. Firefox can also import from, or export bookmarks to, an HTML file. For more information, see:

• Import data from another browser
• Importing bookmarks from an HTML file
• Export Firefox bookmarks to an HTML file to back up or transfer bookmarks

How do I fix problems with my bookmarks?

For problems with bookmarks in Firefox, see:

• Recover lost or missing Bookmarks
• Can't add, change or save bookmarks - How to fix
• Restore the default Smart Bookmarks Folders
• Favicons do not display