Backup, recovery, and sync
Backup data
From passwords to bookmarks, discover ways to back up your important data.
How do I set up Sync on my computer?
Use a Mozilla account to sync your bookmarks, history, passwords, add-ons and open tabs with another device, profile or version of Firefox.
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Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles
Firefox stores your personal information and settings in a profile folder. Learn how to back up and restore this important data.
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Export Firefox bookmarks to an HTML file to back up or transfer bookmarks
This article explains how to export your bookmarks to an HTML file, which can be used as a backup or for importing into another web browser.
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Back up and transfer your Firefox data to a new device
Learn how to transfer your browser data when switching devices using Firefox Sync. Back up your bookmarks, history, passwords, etc. with your Mozilla account.
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Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer
Learn how to restore your bookmarks from the automatic backups that Firefox creates, save and restore your own backups, and move bookmarks to another computer.
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Sync Firefox data
Learn what Sync is, how it works, what it lets you do and how to avoid data loss with Sync, Firefox and your Mozilla account.
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How do I choose what information to sync on Firefox?
Learn how to select what information (bookmarks, add-ons, browsing history and other data) to share across your devices with Firefox Sync.
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Recovering important data from an old profile
If you need to create a new Firefox profile, find out how to recover your old Firefox data such as bookmarks, history and passwords.
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Export login data from Firefox
The Firefox password management feature allows you to export saved username and password data to a file. Learn more.
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Back up your Firefox installation folder
Learn the steps to back up your Firefox installation folder, if you need to do so.
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