Overview

You can import saved passwords and bookmarks into Google Chrome when moving to a new computer or switching from another browser.

• Passwords are imported from a CSV file

• Bookmarks are imported from an HTML file

These files are usually created by exporting data from another browser.

Import Passwords into Chrome

⚠️ Important: Password import files contain plain text passwords. Handle these files carefully.

Step 1

Open Google Chrome.

Step 2

Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.

Step 3

Click Settings.

Step 4

Select Autofill and Passwords.

Step 5

Click Google Password Manager.

Step 6

Click the Settings (gear icon).

Step 7

Click Import Passwords.

Step 8

Select your CSV password file.

Example file name:

Chrome Passwords.csv

Step 9

Click Open to complete the import.

Import Bookmarks into Chrome

Step 1

Open Google Chrome.

Step 2

Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.

Step 3

Select:

Bookmarks → Bookmark Manager

Step 4

In the Bookmark Manager window, click the three dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner.

Step 5

Click Import Bookmarks.

Step 6

Select the HTML bookmarks file.

Example file name:

bookmarks.html

Step 7

Click Open.

Your bookmarks will now appear in the Bookmarks Bar or a new Imported folder.

Importing from Another Browser Automatically

Chrome can also import data directly from other browsers such as:

• Microsoft Edge

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

Steps

1. Open Chrome

2. Click ⋮ (three dots)

3. Select Bookmarks and Lists

4. Click Import Bookmarks and Settings

5. Choose the browser to import from

6. Select the data you want to import

Troubleshooting

Import Password Option Missing

Some organizations disable password imports using browser security policies.

Bookmarks Did Not Appear

Check for a folder called Imported inside the Bookmark Manager.

CSV File Not Recognized

Make sure the password file is saved as a .CSV file and not Excel format (.xlsx).

Security Reminder

After importing passwords:

✔ Delete the CSV file
✔ Do not store password files long term
✔ Avoid sending password files through email