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Importing and Exporting
How do I import my existing bookmarks?
There are many ways to import your existing bookmarks. You can do that from the website/app or the extension. Let's see the steps for the website/app.
- Export your current bookmarks from the browser as an HTML file.
- From the User page, click the Tools button.
- Click " Import/Export Links."
- A window will open, with an option to upload your HTML file.
- Upload your bookmark HTML file, and your bookmarks will be saved on CarryLinks.
Check the answer to the question below to find out how to import your existing bookmarks via the extension.
Why are all my imported bookmarks in one folder?
Some browsers, such as FireFox, might group all the user's bookmarks (links and folders) in one top-level folder. To retain the folder tree as it was in the browser, follow these steps:
- Import the links from the HTML file (it is OK for now if all the bookmarks/folders are in one top/parent folder).
- Click the top/parent folder that was created.
- Click the three dots for "Current Folder Options" in the side navigation bar.
- Click " Move Subfolders to Top Level."
How do I import my existing bookmarks using the extension?
You can import your existing bookmarks using the website/app or the extension. Let's see how to use the extension.
- Install the CarryLinks extension for your preferred web browser.
- Log in to your CarryLinks account from the extension.
- Click the button next to the search bar.
- Click " Import From Bookmarks" to see a list of all your bookmarks.
- Click "Save".
Check the answer to the question above find out how to import your existing bookmarks via the website/app.
How do I import bookmarks from the clipboard or any document?
- From the User page, click the Tools button.
- Click " Add Links From Clipboard."
- Type or paste text with embedded links (e.g., from an MS Word file, email, website, HTML code, etc.).
- Click "View" to see all links.
- Optionally, write a folder name.
- Click "Save".
How do I import bookmarks from the browser history?
You can import bookmarks from the browser's history via our extension.
- Install the CarryLinks extension for your preferred web browser.
- Log in to your CarryLinks account from the extension.
- Click the button next to the search bar.
- Choose " Import From History" to see a list of all links in your browser history.
- Choose which ones to save or save them all.
Can I backup or export my bookmarks from CarryLinks?
Yes, you can easily export your bookmarks from CarryLinks:
- From the User page, click the Tools button.
- Click " Import/Export Links."
- Click "Export" and then "Download".
- All links will be saved in an HTML file.
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