Import data from another browser

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Firefox lets you import bookmarks from other browsers installed on your computer. It also lets you import other data, such as browsing history and saved passwords, from some of these browsers. If you have logins and passwords stored in another browser, sometimes Firefox will suggest importing that login data into Firefox, to help you log in to a website.

Note: Firefox does not save or sync login data from another browser unless you choose to import it. This data is stored locally in a readable form on your computer by the other browser.

How to import data from another browser

Import data from Firefox settings

Starting in Firefox version 113, you can import your data from Firefox settings:

  1. Click the menu Menu button 1 button at the top right.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. In the General panel to the left, click on Import Data under the Import browser data section.
    Import data from Firefox settings
  4. Select the profile you wish to import data from.
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  5. The import will start. You may be prompted to add your system password to proceed.
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  6. All set! Click Done to wrap up the import.
    The import process will transfer the following data to Firefox:
    • Bookmarks: Web pages you have saved in your bookmarks.
    • Saved passwords: Your usernames and passwords.
    • Browsing history: Information on the sites you have visited.
    • Extensions: Chrome extensions that match similar Firefox versions.
    • Form autofill data: Information you use to populate online forms.
    • Payment methods: Payment methods saved in Chrome.
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Note: Payment methods is an import option in Firefox version 115 and above. Extensions can be imported starting in Firefox version 116.

Import data from the Library

  1. Click the menu button Menu button 1 to open the menu panel. Click Bookmarks and then click the Manage bookmarks bar at the bottom.
    Import from Library
  2. From the toolbar in the Library window, click import-export-arrowsimport-export-arrowsImport and Backup and choose Import Data from Another Browser…
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    Tip: Another way to import from another browser is to enable the Menu bar (press Alt on the keyboard to enable it temporarily), click File in Menu bar at the top of the screen and select Import from Another Browser….
  3. In the Import Wizard window that appears, select the profile you wish to import the data from and click Import.
    Import from Chrome 1A
  4. The import will start. You may be prompted to add your system password to proceed.
  5. All set! Click Done to wrap up the import.
    The import process will transfer the following data to Firefox:
    • Bookmarks: Web pages you have saved in your bookmarks.
    • Saved passwords: Your usernames and passwords.
    • Browsing history: Information on the sites you have visited.
    • Extensions: Chrome extensions that match similar Firefox versions.
    • Form autofill data: Information you use to populate online forms.
    • Payment methods: Payment methods saved in Chrome.
    Import from Chrome 1B

Afterward, the Firefox Bookmarks menu or Bookmarks Toolbar will include a new folder containing the bookmarks imported from the other browser (for example, a folder named From Microsoft Edge or From Google Chrome). The Bookmarks toolbar will automatically appear to help you easily find your newly imported bookmarks.

Note: If the Import Wizard does not list your other browser, you can still import bookmarks from that browser, but you will need to first export and save the bookmarks as an HTML file. Visit the support site for your other browser if you need help with that. You can then import those bookmarks into Firefox from the HTML file.


Complete imported extensions installation

Starting in Firefox version 116, you can import extensions from Google Chrome. When you import your data to Firefox, we aim to provide a smooth transition for your extensions by carefully matching the most-used add-ons to similar Firefox versions. The import process focuses on finding comparable Firefox extensions that:

  • Are created by the same developer.
  • Have updated in the last six months.
  • Are approved and recommended on AMO.
  • Offer equivalent functionality.

This ensures we transfer over optimized extensions that integrate securely and reliably into your Firefox browser. After importing your data, there are just a couple steps to finalize the installation of your new Firefox extensions:

  1. Click the menu button Fx89menuButton to open the menu panel.
  2. Select Finalize the installation of your imported add-ons from the menu.
    Complete imported extensions installation

That's it! The compatible extensions you imported will finish installing.

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