backing_up_browser_data
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backing_up_browser_data [2017/08/24 09:41] – Removed instructions to backup profiles. I'm not sure it's a good idea to have folks messing with their profiles. They can find that info elsewhere if they need it. abrashear | backing_up_browser_data [2018/02/14 12:46] (current) – Removed guides which were copy/pasted from official docs. They're redundant. abrashear | ||
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===== Sign In to Chrome ===== | ===== Sign In to Chrome ===== | ||
- | When you [[https:// | + | When you [[https:// |
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- | Follow these steps to sign in: | + | |
- | - Open Google | + | |
- | - Click the Chrome menu {{:: | + | |
- | - Select **Sign in to Chrome**. | + | |
- | - Sign in to your Google Account in the dialog that appears. | + | |
- | - You may use your LSHS email account, or a personal Google Account. | + | |
- | - In the " | + | |
- | * **Sync everything**: | + | |
- | * **Choose specific items to sync**: Click " | + | |
- | * Apps from the Chrome Web Store | + | |
- | * Autofill (except for credit card numbers) | + | |
- | * Bookmarks | + | |
- | * Extensions from the Chrome Web Store (except those containing plug-ins) | + | |
- | * History | + | |
- | * Passwords | + | |
- | * Themes | + | |
- | * Open tabs | + | |
- | * Settings | + | |
- | - Optional: Advanced encryption settings | + | |
- | * By default, your passwords are encrypted with your Google Account credentials. You may choose to encrypt all your synced data with your own sync passphrase. | + | |
- | * If you change your encryption method on one computer, you might receive a sync error notification on other computers where you’re syncing your data. Enter the new sync passphrase on other computers to resolve the error. | + | |
- | - Click OK. | + | |
===== Exporting Chrome Bookmarks ===== | ===== Exporting Chrome Bookmarks ===== | ||
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- Choose the name and location to save your bookmark backup to and hit " | - Choose the name and location to save your bookmark backup to and hit " | ||
- You have successfully backed up your bookmarks to an HTML file. | - You have successfully backed up your bookmarks to an HTML file. | ||
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===== Importing Chrome Bookmarks ===== | ===== Importing Chrome Bookmarks ===== | ||
Chrome allows you to import your bookmarks from an HTML file you exported at a previous point in time. To do so, follow these steps: | Chrome allows you to import your bookmarks from an HTML file you exported at a previous point in time. To do so, follow these steps: | ||
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===== Set Up Firefox Sync ===== | ===== Set Up Firefox Sync ===== | ||
When you [[https:// | When you [[https:// | ||
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- | - Click the menu button {{:: | ||
- | - Click the **Get Started** button. | ||
- | - Fill out the form to create an account and click **Next**. | ||
- | - Check your email for the verification link and click on it to confirm your email address. | ||
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- | You can view the [[https:// | ||
===== Exporting Firefox Bookmarks ===== | ===== Exporting Firefox Bookmarks ===== |
backing_up_browser_data.txt · Last modified: 2018/02/14 12:46 by abrashear