Import Bookmarks and other data from Microsoft Edge
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Firefox lets you import settings and data from Internet Explorer, saving you from having to configure many things yourself. This article gives you step-by-step instructions for getting it done.
This article only applies to Windows.
- If you want to import Internet Explorer Favorites from another computer, see Import Internet Explorer Favorites from another computer.
- Click the menu button to open the menu panel. Click and then click the bar at the bottom to open the Library window.
- In the Library window, click Note: If Private Browsing mode. Close the Private Browsing window and try again.is disabled (greyed out), this can happen if you are in and choose .
- In the Import Wizard window that appears, select Microsoft Internet Explorer, then click
. - Firefox will list the types of settings and information it can import. Select the items you want to import, then click
- Internet Options: General settings, including your home page. Since Firefox and Internet Explorer have different features, Firefox won't be able to import all of your settings.
- 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.
- Favorites: Web pages you have saved in your Internet Explorer favorites.
. - Click
. The items you selected should now be imported.
- Your imported favorites will appear in the Bookmarks menu in a folder named From Internet Explorer. For more information on using bookmarks in Firefox, see Bookmarks in Firefox
Based on information from the mozillaZine KB