If you’re a frequent user of the Firefox web browser on your Windows 10 computer, you may have accumulated a large number of bookmarks. These bookmarks are a convenient way to save and organize your favorite websites for easy access. But have you ever wondered where these bookmarks are stored on your computer? In this article, we will explore the answer to the question: where does Firefox store bookmarks in Windows 10?
The Bookmarks File
The bookmarks in Firefox are stored in a file called “bookmarks.html”. This file contains all of your bookmarks, including folders and subfolders, and can be found in the Firefox profile folder on your computer. To access this folder, you can follow these steps:
- Open Firefox and click on the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.
- Select “Help” from the menu and then click on “Troubleshooting Information”.
- In the new tab that opens, click on the “Open Folder” button next to the “Profile Folder” option.
- This will open the Firefox profile folder in File Explorer, where you can find the “bookmarks.html” file.
The Profile Folder
The Firefox profile folder is where all of your personal settings and data are stored, including your bookmarks. This folder is usually located in the “AppData” folder on your computer, which is a hidden folder by default. To access this folder, you can follow these steps:
- Open File Explorer and click on the “View” tab at the top.
- Check the box next to “Hidden items” in the “Show/hide” section.
- Navigate to the “C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles” folder.
- In this folder, you will find a folder with a random string of characters followed by “.default”. This is your Firefox profile folder.
Synced Bookmarks
If you have enabled Firefox Sync, your bookmarks will also be stored on Mozilla’s servers. This allows you to access your bookmarks on any device where you have signed in to your Firefox account. To view your synced bookmarks, you can follow these steps:
- Open Firefox and click on the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.
- Select “Bookmarks” from the menu and then click on “Show All Bookmarks”.
- In the Library window that opens, click on the “Synced” option in the left sidebar.
- Here, you will see all of your synced bookmarks, including those from other devices.
Backing Up Bookmarks
It is always a good idea to regularly back up your bookmarks in case of any unexpected data loss. To do this, you can simply make a copy of the “bookmarks.html” file and save it in a safe location. You can also use the “Export Bookmarks to HTML” option in the Library window to create a backup file.
In conclusion, Firefox stores bookmarks in a file called “bookmarks.html” in the Firefox profile folder on your Windows 10 computer. This folder can be accessed through the Troubleshooting Information menu in Firefox. Additionally, if you have enabled Firefox Sync, your bookmarks will also be stored on Mozilla’s servers. By knowing where your bookmarks are stored, you can easily back them up and access them on any device.
