How do I import bookmarks to a different computer?

same as before

Assuming the "source" computer is up and running, you have 3 ways to move bookmarks:
(1) Bookmarks: "Backup" / "Restore"
This is the most comprehensive format and includes your tags, if you tag bookmarks. This article describes how to create the file, and also how to restore it to the other computer: [[Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer]].
(2) Bookmarks: "Export" / "Import"
This is an ancient format from the 90s that most browsers can read. Even if you choose #1 as your preferred method, this is a good backup. These articles have the details:
* [[Export Firefox bookmarks to an HTML file to back up or transfer bookmarks]]
* [[Import Bookmarks from a HTML file]]
(3) Bookmarks & etc.
Your Firefox profile (settings) folder contains all your current bookmarks and history, saved passwords, many add-ons, and so forth. By copying over key files from your current profile folder, you can transfer most of your Firefox settings. The ones that won't transfer that way would be stuff installed at the system level such as the Flash plugin and your security software toolbars.
This article has more information, and we also can walk you through some recommended methods if you go this way (some people prefer to start clean with just bookmarks for better performance):
[[Recovering important data from an old profile]]
Even if you decide not to transfer your whole profile folder, it's a good idea to keep a backup of it. Some add-ons accumulate data and you may need to rescue that from your old profile folder. This article has some tips on backups:
[[Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles]]
Hope that helps. Please follow up if you run into any problems.

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