How To Get Or Transfer Bookmarks From One Google Chrome Account To Another [2026 Guide]

I’m going to teach you how to get or transfer bookmarks from one Google Chrome account to another. Managing Chrome bookmarks can be simple once you know where to look. Follow these steps to move everything over cleanly.

Get Or Transfer Bookmarks [2026 Guide] - start in the old account

Begin in your old Google Chrome account. Click the three-dot menu at the top right corner of your browser. This menu is where you’ll find many settings and tools related to Chrome’s functionality.

If you manage multiple profiles, make sure you’re in the right account. That’s an easy mistake to make with browsing profiles. Once you’ve clicked the three-dot menu, navigate to Bookmarks.

Hover over Bookmarks and the submenu will open. Click Bookmark Manager. If you prefer shortcuts, press Ctrl + Shift + O.

This manager gives you a full view of all the bookmarks you’ve gathered over time. It also allows you to organize them efficiently. In Bookmark Manager, look up at the blue bar at the top.

Spot another three-dot menu in that bar. Click it. From the list that appears, select Export bookmarks.

This option lets you back up your bookmarks into an HTML file. It makes transferring your bookmarks between accounts much simpler and provides peace of mind that your important links are safely stored. Choose a location on your computer to save the file.

Pick a place you can easily find later, like your desktop or a dedicated folder, and click Save. It’s that straightforward. Your export file is ready.

If you also need to fine-tune site alerts while managing Chrome settings, see how to allow notifications from a specific website in Chrome.

Quick reference

Menu path:

Three-dot menu > Bookmarks > Bookmark Manager

Export:

Bookmark Manager (blue bar) > Three-dot menu > Export bookmarks

Shortcut:

Ctrl + Shift + O

Get Or Transfer Bookmarks [2026 Guide] - import into the new account

Turn to your new Google Chrome account. Log into that account and open Bookmark Manager again. Head to the three-dot menu in the blue bar.

Click the menu and select Import bookmarks. You’re doing the reverse of the export, bringing those stored bookmarks into your new account. Locate the HTML file you saved earlier.

Navigate to where you placed it on your computer. Select the file and click Open. Chrome will process the file and your bookmarks will appear in your new account.

Your bookmarks have been successfully transferred from your old Google Chrome account to your new one. You can browse with the confidence that your favorite and most important sites are right at your fingertips. Enjoy your organized setup.

Setting up a fresh profile can be a good time to personalize Chrome. If you’re adding fun extras, you can download games from the Chrome Web Store once your bookmarks are in place.

Quick reference

Import:

Bookmark Manager (blue bar) > Three-dot menu > Import bookmarks > Select your HTML file

Final Thoughts

Export your bookmarks from the old account as an HTML file, then import that file into the new account using Bookmark Manager. Double-check you’re working in the correct Chrome profile before exporting or importing. If you ever suspect unwanted changes or suspicious behavior in Chrome, follow this guide to remove a virus from Google Chrome for a clean start.