Syncing Bookmarks or Creating a Back up File

To sync bookmarks for your account on Microsoft Edge you’ll first have to ensure syncing is enabled, which will then let you share data across devices. To sync, follow these steps:

1. In Microsoft Edge, select the profile image in the upper-left corner to sign in.

2. If it’s a known device, choose the account you want to access, or select Add new account. If you see the words Managed Account, that means an account is already signed in.

3. If your Microsoft account isn’t synced, you’ll have the option to sync data.

4. After syncing you will be able to choose from a list of what you would like to be synced

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To sync for Chrome, you will need to follow a similar process as to edge. Follow the instructions below:

1. Open Chrome on your computer.

2. Click on the three-dot menu button on the top right.

3. Select Settings.

4. Go to the You and Google tab on the left-hand side.

5. Hit Sync and Google services.

6. Select Manage what you sync.

7. Either select Sync everything or make sure the Bookmarks option is turned on. A similar view to edge should appear with a toggle on/off for all data types.

Creating a Backup:

To create a manual backup you will need to have a physical location to store your bookmarks/favorites such as an external USB drive. To save your bookmarks follow these steps:

1. In your Microsoft Edge browser, open the Settings and more menu by selecting the three dot menu button in the upper-right corner of the window.

2. Navigate to Favorites.

3. Open the More options menu by selecting … above the list of favorited websites.

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4. Select Export favorites.

5. Indicate a saving location on your external USB, give the file a name you’ll remember, and choose Save.