How to Import Your Favorites and Passwords from a File in Microsoft Edge

Importing Your Favorites and Passwords from a File

You can easily import your favorite websites and saved passwords into Microsoft Edge directly from a file, which is perfect if you’re switching browsers or already have your data saved.

Step 1Open Microsoft Edge and ⚙️ Go to Settings

Open Microsoft Edge and click the three dots in the top-right corner to open the menu, then select ‘Settings’ to access the main settings page for your browser.

A menu will drop down. Look for the option called ‘Settings’. Click on ‘Settings’ to open the main settings page for Edge.

Step 2Find the Import Browser Data Section

In Edge’s settings, click ‘Profiles’ on the left side, then choose ‘Import browser data’ to find the section for bringing in your information from other browsers.

This opens a new area in your settings designed for moving data. Don’t worry if there seem to be many options; we’ll focus on what you need.

Step 3Choose to Import from a File

To import your edge passwords or other data, look for the option to import from a file, often under ‘Other import locations’, and click the button to start the process.

A new set of choices will appear. Here, you tell Edge what kind of file you have. You will see a dropdown menu, usually labeled ‘Import from’. Use this to choose if you are importing favorites, passwords, or other types of data.

Step 4Select Your Favorites or Passwords File

Choose ‘Passwords CSV file’ from the dropdown if you’re importing your passwords, then click ‘Choose file’ to open your computer’s 📁 file explorer and find the correct file.

After you choose the type, you will see a ‘Choose file’ button. Click this button. Your computer’s 📁 file explorer will open, letting you look through your files. Find the file you saved from your old browser or wherever you created it.

Click on the correct HTML file for your favorites or the CSV file for your passwords. Then, click the ‘Open’ button in the 📁 file explorer window. Edge will then start reading and importing the information from that file.

Step 5Confirm and Finish the Import

After you select your file and click ‘Open’, Microsoft Edge will import your data, showing an ‘Import successful’ message before you click ‘Done’ to finish.

When you see that message, click the ‘Done’ button. Your imported favorites will now be in Microsoft Edge. They’ll often appear in a new folder on your Favorites bar, possibly named ‘Imported’ or the name of the browser you imported from. This makes them simple to find and organize.

If you imported passwords, they will be added to your saved passwords in Microsoft Edge. You can manage them in Edge’s password settings.

Managing Your Imported Passwords

You can manage your saved edge passwords by going to Settings > Profiles > Passwords, where you can easily view, edit, or delete any passwords you’ve imported.

Here, you will see a list of all your saved passwords. You can search for specific ones, change saved details, or delete any you don’t need anymore. It’s a good idea to check your imported passwords to make sure they all came over correctly and to remove any old or repeated ones.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/import-your-favorites-and-passwords-in-microsoft-edge

Summary

Importing your favorites and passwords into Microsoft Edge brings all your important online information together, making it your main browser with favorites in a new folder and passwords ready to use.

What happens when done? Your saved websites will appear in a new folder in Edge’s favorites, and your passwords will be saved and ready to use for logging into websites. You can then organize these items to your liking.