Firefox automatically creates backups of your [[Bookmarks|bookmarks]] and saves the last {for fx35}five{/for}{for not fx35}ten{/for} backups for safekeeping. This article describes how to manually back up your bookmarks, how to replace your bookmarks with a backup, and how to use Firefox Sync to keep all your browsing data safe and secure. * If your bookmarks suddenly become unavailable in Firefox, see [[Lost Bookmarks]] for troubleshooting information. __TOC__ =Firefox Sync= Firefox Sync lets you backup not only your bookmarks, but all of your browser settings and take them with you. Even if you just have one computer with Firefox on it, Firefox Sync is a great way to keep all of your browser settings... in Sync! #Check out [[What is Firefox Sync]] to learn more! #If we've sold you on it already, go to [[How do I set up Firefox Sync]] to get started! = Manual backup = #[[Template:OpenBookmarksLibrary]] # In the Library window, click the {button {for mac}[[Image:e3f62ffc25d52f883aa490cc65d71e2d-1252097598-804-1.png]] {/for}Import and Backup} button and then select {menu Backup...}. The Bookmarks backup file name window will appear.{for win}<br/> <br/> [[Image:e3f62ffc25d52f883aa490cc65d71e2d-1269024873-500-1.jpg]] <br/>{/for} # Select a location to save the backup file. # Close the Library window. = Restoring from backups = {note}'''Caution: Restoring bookmarks from a backup will overwrite your current set of bookmarks with the ones in the backup file.'''{/note} #[[Template:OpenBookmarksLibrary]] # In the Library window, click the {button {for mac}[[Image:e3f62ffc25d52f883aa490cc65d71e2d-1252097598-804-1.png]] {/for}Import and Backup} button and then select {menu Restore}. {for win}<br/> <br/> [[Image:e3f62ffc25d52f883aa490cc65d71e2d-1269024873-500-2.jpg]]<br/>{/for} # Select the backup from which you want to restore: #* The dated entries are automatic backups. #* {menu Choose File...} lets you restore from a manual backup (see above). # After choosing a backup, your bookmarks from that file will be restored. Close the Library window.

Firefox automatically creates backups of your bookmarks and saves the last fiveten backups for safekeeping. This article describes how to manually back up your bookmarks, how to replace your bookmarks with a backup, and how to use Firefox Sync to keep all your browsing data safe and secure.

• If your bookmarks suddenly become unavailable in Firefox, see Recover lost or missing Bookmarks for troubleshooting information.

Firefox Sync

Firefox Sync lets you backup not only your bookmarks, but all of your browser settings and take them with you. Even if you just have one computer with Firefox on it, Firefox Sync is a great way to keep all of your browser settings... in Sync!

1. Check out How do I set up Sync on my computer? to learn more!
2. If we've sold you on it already, go to How do I set up Firefox Sync to get started!

Manual backup

1. Click the menu button to open the menu panel. Click Bookmarks and then click the Manage bookmarks bar at the bottom.
2. In the Library window, click the Import and Backup button and then select Backup.... The Bookmarks backup file name window will appear.
   
   
   
3. Select a location to save the backup file.
4. Close the Library window.

Restoring from backups

1. Click the menu button to open the menu panel. Click Bookmarks and then click the Manage bookmarks bar at the bottom.
2. In the Library window, click the Import and Backup button and then select Restore.
   
   
   
3. Select the backup from which you want to restore:
   • The dated entries are automatic backups.
   • Choose File... lets you restore from a manual backup (see above).
4. After choosing a backup, your bookmarks from that file will be restored. Close the Library window.