Import data from another browser
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- Creator: AliceWyman
- Comment: (Bug 1840688) Installation of imported extensions applies to fx116 and Google Chrome
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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.
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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:
- Click the menu
button at the top right.
- Select .
- In the
- Select the profile you wish to import data from.
- The import will start. You may be prompted to add your system password to proceed.
- All set! Click
- 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.
to wrap up the import.
Import data from the Library
- Click the menu button
to open the menu panel. Click and then click the bar at the bottom.
- From the toolbar in the Library window, click
and choose
- Tip: Another way to import from another browser is to enable the Menu bar (press Alt on the keyboard to enable it temporarily), click in Menu bar at the top of the screen and select .
- In the Import Wizard window that appears, select the profile you wish to import the data from and click
- The import will start. You may be prompted to add your system password to proceed.
- All set! Click
- 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.
to wrap up the import.
Afterward, the Firefox 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.
menu or
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:
- Click the menu button
to open the menu panel.
- Select Finalize the installation of your imported add-ons from the menu.
That's it! The compatible extensions you imported will finish installing.
Related content
- To import passwords from a CSV file, see Import login and password data from a file.
- To add bookmarks to Firefox from a bookmarks HTML file, see Import Bookmarks from an HTML file.
- To recover your Firefox data from a different Firefox installation or profile, see Recover important data from an old profile.
- For general information about bookmarks, see Bookmarks in Firefox.