Password and bookmark synchronization is a very important task for each internet user. Have you ever lost your browser bookmarks and passwords? Well, I do and that is why I want to show you how to successfully synchronize backup and restore your own bookmarks and passwords.
I will show you how to sync passwords and bookmarks in the main web browsers. Including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera and Safari. I have tested all these tools and services on Windows operating system and can’t guarantee you they all would work on other systems.
Sync Bookmarks and Passwords
Internet Explorer has many ways to synchronize, backup and restore passwords and bookmarks. I will strongly recommend you to use these tools among others:
Xmarks – Probably the most popular password and bookmark synchronizer with support for all popular browsers including Firefox, IE, Google Chrome or Safari.
LastPass – A powerful password manager, form filler and synchronizer. Support all platforms and the most popular browsers like IE, Firefox, Chrome, Opera and Safari.
BookKit – It is a free online bookmark manager with support for Internet Explorer and Firefox.
KeePass – Cross-platform stand-alone and free software to securely store your passwords.
Weave Sync – A specialized tool specially developed for Mozilla Firefox. Synchronize your passwords and bookmarks easily and automatically.
Zinkmo – Synchronize bookmarks between Firefox and Internet Explorer. Unfortunately supports only Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers.
Manual Synchronization – Fortunately, today most popular modern browsers has a manual export/import option to manually synchronize your bookmarks anytime you want. It is best to manually synchronize your bookmarks and restore them from time to time.
If you know any other method to backup, restore and sync a bookmarks and passwords feel free to post that method using comments below! Enjoy!
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