Import data from browsers
Yandex Browser can transfer bookmarks, browsing history, and other settings from another browser installed on your computer.
Import automatically
After installation, Yandex Browser asks if you want to transfer data from another browser.
You can transfer data from the default browser or select any other browser on your computer.
Choose the desired browser installed on your computer and click Import data.
The type of data that is imported depends on the operating system and browser it is imported from.
Alert
If you chose the browser by mistake, you will not be able to cancel the data import. The data will be added immediately. To delete this data, delete the current profile, then create a new one, and import the data manually from another browser.
Restriction
- Importing passwords from Internet Explorer is possible only in Windows 8, 10 and higher.
- Yandex Browser imports passwords from Mozilla Firefox with the same bit depth. For example, Yandex Browser (32-bit) imports passwords from Mozilla Firefox (32-bit).
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Yandex Browser imports passwords from Mozilla Firefox with the same bit depth. For example, Yandex Browser (32-bit) imports passwords from Mozilla Firefox (32-bit).
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Restriction
- In Mojave 10.14, automatic import doesn't work because of app data access restrictions. Allow Yandex Browser to access other app data in the OS. Then manually import data from another browser.
- Yandex Browser imports passwords from Mozilla Firefox with the same bit depth. For example, Yandex Browser (32-bit) imports passwords from Mozilla Firefox (32-bit).
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Canceling automatic import
When installing Yandex Browser, a dialogue opens where you can cancel the automatic import of data from your main browser.
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Click Skip.
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Confirm the restart of Yandex Browser. All imported data will be deleted immediately after the restart.
Import data manually
After installing Yandex Browser, you can import settings yourself. For example, you can import data from any browser installed on your computer, or only import some of your data.
Note
If you have already imported data or used Yandex Browser, your data will not be lost when importing it again. The new data will be added to the existing data.
To import data:
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Press → Settings.
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Under Syncing, click Import data.
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In the window that opens, select the browser you want to import your data from.
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Select which data you want to transfer (bookmarks, passwords, and so on).
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Click Import.