Mozilla will shut down Pocket’s services on July 8, 2025. At that time users will no longer be able to access the Pocket website, apps and API. You can export your saved items and API data until October 8, 2025 before they are permanently removed. For more information, see this article.

Avatar for Username

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

Making bookmarks portable

  • 5 replies
  • 1 has this problem
  • 32 views
  • Last reply by FredMcD

vermontboy
vermontboy

How do I save my bookmarks somewhere that, in the event my computer crashes they will appear on a new computer when I load in the Firefox browser.

How do I save my bookmarks somewhere that, in the event my computer crashes they will appear on a new computer when I load in the Firefox browser.

Chosen solution

Those programs will save your Firefox information in folders you choose. If needed, you can copy those folders to a thumb drive.

I had heard of this, but it took me a while to find it.

http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition

Mozilla Firefox®, Portable Edition is the popular Mozilla Firefox web browser bundled with a PortableApps.com Launcher as a portable app, so you can take your bookmarks, extensions and saved passwords with you.

Read this answer in context 👍 1

All Replies (5)

FredMcD
FredMcD

These add-ons can be a great help by backing up and restoring Firefox

FEBE (Firefox Environment Backup Extension) {web link} FEBE allows you to quickly and easily backup your Firefox extensions, history, passwords, and more. In fact, it goes beyond just backing up -- It will actually rebuild your saved files individually into installable .xpi files. It will also make backup of files that you choose.

OPIE {web link} Import/Export extension preferences

vermontboy
vermontboy Question owner

Is this something that I would install on my current computer or something I would install on the new computer if mine crashed - I'm not understanding how the new computer would know it was me if I downloaded Firefox onto it.

FredMcD
FredMcD

Chosen Solution

Those programs will save your Firefox information in folders you choose. If needed, you can copy those folders to a thumb drive.

I had heard of this, but it took me a while to find it.

http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition

Mozilla Firefox®, Portable Edition is the popular Mozilla Firefox web browser bundled with a PortableApps.com Launcher as a portable app, so you can take your bookmarks, extensions and saved passwords with you.

vermontboy
vermontboy Question owner

Thank you very much

FredMcD
FredMcD

Glad to help out.