How to Import Browsing Data to Microsoft Edge Chromium
Finally, Microsoft has managed to create a web browser that people really like to use to change. The Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, also known as Microsoft Edge Chromium, is based on the same rendering engine as that of Google Chrome.
So not only does Microsoft Edge Chromium now display sites correctly, it also gives you access to a large library of extensions. Simply put, it’s just leaps and bounds better than the legacy version.
That said, there’s no guarantee you’ll end up loving it – Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox still feel a lot more refined than Edge. But it’s worth a try.
And to make the transition even easier, Microsoft Edge Chromium provides you with ready-made ways to import your navigation data from other popular browsers. So without further ado, let’s see how.
Import navigation data during installation
Haven’t installed Microsoft Edge Chromium for the first time yet? If this is the case, you can choose to easily import the navigation data during the installation procedure, provided that it is Chrome from which you want to obtain your data. This method only works with the Windows version of Microsoft Edge Chromium and not the macOS version.
Step 1: Download Microsoft Edge Chromium, then start installing it.
Note: If you want to import navigation data from another browser or if the “ Configure the browser with your data ” screen does not appear, complete the installation of Microsoft Edge Chromium and go to the next section .
2nd step: Select a Chrome profile from which to import your data, then choose the types of data you want to import (bookmarks, passwords, payment information, etc.). Finally, click on Apply.
Follow the other steps on the start screen and you should have your Chrome browsing data imported into Microsoft Edge Chromium at the end.
Import navigation data after installation
If you’ve already finished installing Microsoft Edge Chromium, you can still import your browsing data not only from Google Chrome, but also from Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari (if you’re on a Mac).
Even if you use another browser, such as Brave or Opera, you can still choose to import bookmarks using an HTML file. Usually, you can create an HTML file of your bookmarks through your browser’s bookmark manager.
That said, here are the steps to import your navigation data into Microsoft Edge Chromium.
Step 1: Open the Edge menu (click the three-dot icon in the upper-right corner of the screen), then click Settings.
2nd step: Make sure the Profiles side tab is selected, then click the option labeled Import browser data under the Your profile section.
Step 3: Use the drop-down menu at the top of the Import Browser Data screen to select your web browser – Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari. If your browser is not listed, select the HTML file Favorites or Bookmarks option instead.
Step 4: Choose the types of data you want to import from each browser. For Chrome in particular, you can choose the exact profile from which you want to import data.
As shown below, the amount of data available for import will vary from browser to browser:
Google Chrome – bookmarks, saved passwords, addresses, payment information, browsing history, settings and open tabs.
Mozilla Firefox – bookmarks, passwords, addresses and browsing history.
Internet Explorer – favorites, passwords, search engines, browsing history and home page.
Safari – bookmarks and browsing history only.
Favorites or Bookmarks HTML file – bookmarks only.
Note: Microsoft Edge Chromium may add additional browser support in future updates.
Step 5: Exit the browser from which you plan to import the data, then click Import. If you selected the Favorites and Bookmarks HTML file option, click Choose File instead, then select the HTML file from which to import your data.
Warning: Imported passwords will replace similar entries already in Microsoft Edge Chromium.
Step 6: Click on Done.
And that’s all. You have finished importing your navigation data to Microsoft Edge Chromium.
Living on the edge
Microsoft Edge Chromium is a rock solid web browser, and an explosion to use for all browsing purposes. It’s still a little rough around the edges (no pun intended), but future updates should take care of it, hopefully. And now that you’ve imported your browsing data, don’t forget to use the built-in sync feature to sync your data across all devices – on desktop and mobile – in seconds.
So, have you successfully imported your navigation data? Feel free to leave a comment and let us know.
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Last updated on February 17, 2020