Synchronization and backups
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How to transfer all data to a new computer?
•The best way — synchronization via the browser account.
•Chrome: Google account.
•Firefox: Firefox Account.
•Edge: Microsoft account.
•Alternative: export bookmarks to HTML + password manager.
How to create a backup of the browser profile?
•Find the profile folder: chrome://version, about:profiles.
•Copy the entire profile folder.
•To restore: close the browser, replace the folder.
•Use synchronization for automatic backup.
What is synchronized between devices?
•Bookmarks.
•Saved passwords.
•Browsing history.
•Open tabs.
•Extensions and their settings.
•Browser settings.
•Autofill forms.
How to disable synchronization of specific data?
•Chrome: Settings → You and Google → Sync → Manage.
•Firefox: Settings → Sync → select data.
•Edge: Settings → Profiles → Sync.
•Disable unnecessary categories.
Is password synchronization in the browser safe?
•Data is encrypted during transmission and storage.
•Chrome: linked to Google account + additional password.
•Firefox: end-to-end encryption.
•But account hacking = access to passwords.
•It is recommended to use a separate password manager + 2FA.
Synchronization and backups: how to transfer bookmarks/passwords without a browser account?
On the topic of "Synchronization and backups," start simple: update the browser, clear cache/cookies for the problematic site, and disable extensions one by one.
Synchronization and backups: how to set up synchronization encryption and 2FA?
Practice for "Synchronization and backups": check in private mode and in another browser. This quickly shows whether the problem is with the site or with the profile/extensions.
Synchronization and backups: how to make regular automatic profile backups?
Answer on "Synchronization and backups": enable synchronization, but keep 2FA and backup codes. Security is more important than convenience.
Synchronization and backups: how to restore a profile after a failure?
For "Synchronization and backups," it is useful to set up a password manager and tracker blocking, but not to install dozens of extensions at once.