Import Bookmarks and other data from Microsoft Edge

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Firefox lets you import your Favorites (called Bookmarks in Firefox), settings and other data from Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer, saving you from having to configure many things yourself. This article gives you step-by-step instructions for getting it done.

Note: If you want to import Favorites from another computer, see Import Internet Explorer Favorites from another computer.
  1. Click the menu button Fx89menuButton to open the menu panel. Click Bookmarks and then click the Manage bookmarks bar at the bottom.
  2. In the Library window, click Import and Backup and choose Import Data from Another Browser....
    Bookmark Library Import Data from Another BrowserFx78BookmarksLibraryImportDataFromAnotherBrowser-win7
  3. In the Import Wizard window that opens, select Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Edge Legacy or Microsoft Internet Explorer and then click Next.
    Fx78ImportSettingsAndData-win7Import Settings and Data
  4. Firefox will list the types of settings and information it can import. Select the items you want to import, then click Next.
    Fx78ItemsToImport-win7Items to Import
    • Cookies: Small bits of information stored on your computer by some websites that are used to keep you logged in, store your options, or do other things.
    • Browsing History: Information on the sites you have visited.
    • Saved Passwords: Logins for websites.
    • Favorites: Web pages you have saved in your Internet Explorer favorites.
  5. Click Finish. The items you selected should now be imported.
    Fx78ImportComplete-win7Import Complete
    • Your imported favorites from Microsoft Edge or from Internet Explorer will appear as a folder in your Bookmarks Toolbar and Bookmarks menu.
      Fx78BookmarksFromInternetExplorer-win7Bookmarks Menu with From Microsoft Edge folder
Note: The Bookmarks Menu button Bookmark Menu icon (star on tray) is not shown by default. To learn how to add it to your Firefox toolbar and for more information on using bookmarks in Firefox, see Bookmarks in Firefox.