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Summary
You can sign into a web browser to sync your bookmarks/favorites, history, and settings from that browser for backup or migration to a different browser or computer. This article explains how to sync your data on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari for both Windows and MacOS users.
How-To
Google Chrome
Task: To sync your bookmarks/favorites, history, and settings from Google Chrome
You will need to prepare your own Google account to use the sync feature. You may visit the Google Account Center for a new Google account.
Instructions
Step 1 - Click the "user icon" on the top right
Step 2 - Click the "Turn on sync..." to sign in to Chrome and enable synchronization on all devices you wish to sync
Step 3 - Choose "Yes, I'm in" to finish and enable sync, or select "Settings" if you prefer to customize your sync preferences
Step 4 - If you choose to customize your sync preferences, carefully review your settings and then select "Confirm" to begin syncing
Outcome
Your bookmarks/favorites, history, and settings are now synced between two or more Google Chrome installations.
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Microsoft Edge
Task: To sync your bookmarks/favorites, history, and settings from Microsoft Edge
You can use your USNH working account or your personal Outlook account to sync on Microsoft Edge. If you're using a USNH-managed device, your USNH work account may already be signed in to the device. If you need to you can create a free, personal Outlook account at the Outlook Account Center.
Instructions
Step 1 - Click the "Three dots" on the top right
Step 2 - Select "Settings"
Step 3 - Select "Profiles", then select "Sign in to sync data" and sign in with your account
Step 4 - Select "Sync"
Step 5 - Adjust sync preferences depending on your needs
Step 6 – Click the "Re-sync" at the bottom of the page
Outcome
Your bookmarks/favorites, history, and settings are now synced between two or more Microsoft Edge installations.
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Mozilla Firefox
Task: To sync your bookmarks/favorites, history, and settings from Mozilla Firefox
You will need to prepare your own Firefox account to use the sync feature. You may visit the Firefox Account Center for a new Firefox account.
Instructions
Step 1 - Click the "Three bars" on the top right and choose "Sign in"
Step 2 - Sign in and close the account preview page
Step 3 - Click the "User icon" on the top right and select "Sync settings"
Step 4 - Adjust sync preferences depending on your needs
Step 5 - Select "Sync Now" to confirm and start syncing
Outcome
Your bookmarks/favorites, history, and settings are now synced between two or more Mozilla Firefox installations.
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Apple Safari
Task: To sync your bookmarks/favorites, history, and settings from Apple Safari
You will need to prepare your own Apple ID to use the sync feature. You may visit the Apple ID Center for a new Apple ID.
Instructions
Step 1 - Select the "Apple icon" from the top left, then select "System preferences/Settings"
Step 2 - Select "Apple ID"
Step 3 - Select "iCloud" and check Safari
Outcome
Your bookmarks/favorites, history, and settings are now synced between two or more Apple Safari installations.
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Further Readings
Google Help - Get your bookmarks, passwords and more on all your devices
Microsoft Support - Sign in to sync Microsoft Edge across devices
Firefox Support - Sync bookmarks, tabs, history and passwords on Android
Apple Support - Set up iCloud for Safari on all your devices
Google Account Center
myAccount.microsoft.com - for USNH Microsoft "work or school" account
Outlook Account Center - for personal Outlook email
Firefox Account Center
Apple ID Center
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