How to organize and sync your bookmarks across browsers

If you use several browsers across your devices, you can sync your bookmarks for easy access to the sites and info you need most. Whether you’re using a home laptop or checking your smartphone on the road, you can keep all your bookmarks and favorites synced up and available right at your fingertips.

Learn to merge, combine, and sync your saved web pages and keep your online life organized.

How to organize bookmarks within a browser

All modern browsers, like Microsoft Edge, feature a Bookmarks or Favorites Manager where you can add and delete links, create folders for similar bookmarks, and weed out duplicate or dead links.

To organize your favorites in Microsoft Edge, go to the three dots in the upper right corner and click on Favorites (you can also select Ctrl + Shift + Option on your keyboard). Here, you can create new folders and drag-and-drop existing links into new folders.

Nest folders inside each other and delete links. It works just like the folders on your computer desktop—which makes it all the easier to sort through your saved links.

Clean up outdated or expired URLs using a bookmark checker. That way, you can stay ahead of any potential duplicates, misplaced folders, or dead links.

Three ways to sync your bookmarks across browsers

Every major browser has their own ways of saving and loading bookmarks, but they all import bookmarks as HTML web pages. This makes it easy to save your bookmarks and import them into another browser. Here are three ways you can sync your bookmarks: 

1. Export and edit your bookmarks

You can export bookmarks as an HTML page which will list all of your favorites in lists and nested folders. In the Favorites menu in Microsoft Edge, select the three dots for More options and select Export favorites.

2. Automatically import bookmarks into Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge makes it easy to sync your bookmarks. Select the three dots in the top right. Then, select Settings to access the Profiles menu. Near the bottom, select Import browser data. Here, you can add bookmarks from any supported browsers that are already downloaded onto your device. You can even import saved data and passwords from other browsers into Microsoft Edge, so you won’t have to go through the hassle of resaving your information.

3. Use free software to sync your bookmarks

There are tools and Microsoft Edge add-ons that allow you to comprehensively sync and manage your bookmarks. Whether you’re importing from Microsoft Edge to another browser or merging across different devices, these advanced managers can allow you to get even more specific about what you choose to save.

Easily remove duplicate favorites

With Microsoft Edge, there’s no need to open every bookmark and scour your saved pages for duplicate links. Under the Favorites menu, select Remove duplicate links. Microsoft Edge will highlight any duplicate links across all of your synced devices, and you will have a chance to inspect them before they’re deleted.

Keeping your digital life organized is vital to staying productive and enjoying your time online. Try Microsoft Edge today to see how its built-in tools can enhance your online life.