Introduction
Brave is a fast, privacy-focused web browser that offers a powerful bookmarking system to help you save, organize, and access your favorite websites with ease. In this article, you will learn how to set up bookmarks and folders in Brave, so you can keep your browsing experience streamlined and efficient.
Accessing the Bookmarks Manager
Opening the Bookmarks Menu
To start managing your bookmarks, open Brave and click the menu icon (three horizontal lines or dots) in the upper-right corner. From the dropdown, select Bookmarks. You will see a submenu with options like Add Bookmark and Bookmark Manager.
Using the Bookmarks Manager Tab
Select Bookmark Manager to open a dedicated tab where you can view, organize, and edit all your bookmarks. This interface displays your bookmarks in a hierarchical list on the left and details on the right.
Creating Bookmarks
Bookmarking the Current Page
To bookmark a webpage, you can:
- Press Ctrl D (Windows/Linux) or Cmd D (macOS).
- Click the star icon at the right end of the address bar.
A small dialog appears, allowing you to name the bookmark and choose its folder.
Editing Bookmark Name and Folder
In the dialog, you can:
- Change the name to something meaningful.
- Select an existing folder from the dropdown.
- Click More… to view or modify the URL.
- Press Done to save.
Organizing Bookmarks into Folders
Creating a New Folder
Within the Bookmarks Manager:
- Right-click (or two-finger click on macOS) in the left panel where you want the folder.
- Select Add new folder.
- Enter a name and click Save.
Moving Bookmarks into Folders
Drag and drop bookmarks from the main list into the desired folder. You can also right-click a bookmark, choose Edit, and select a new folder from the dropdown.
Nested Folders
Brave supports nested folders, allowing you to create a hierarchy. Simply create a folder inside another by right-clicking the parent folder and choosing Add new folder. This helps you maintain a clear structure for topics, projects, or interests.
Managing Bookmarks
Renaming and Deleting Bookmarks/Folders
To rename or delete:
- Right-click the bookmark or folder in the manager.
- Select Edit to rename or change the URL.
- Select Delete to remove it permanently.
Sorting Bookmarks
Brave does not automatically sort bookmarks alphabetically, but you can manually drag items into order. For larger collections, consider organizing by date added, frequency of use, or thematic categories.
Importing and Exporting Bookmarks
Import from Another Browser
To bring in bookmarks from Chrome, Firefox, or another browser:
- Open the Bookmarks Manager.
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right of that tab.
- Select Import bookmarks.
- Choose the browser profile or HTML file and click Import.
Export to an HTML File
You can back up or transfer your bookmarks:
- In the Bookmarks Manager, open the three-dot menu.
- Select Export bookmarks.
- Save the resulting HTML file to your computer.
Bookmark Shortcuts
Action | Windows/Linux | macOS |
---|---|---|
Bookmark Page | Ctrl D | Cmd D |
Open Bookmark Manager | Ctrl Shift O | Cmd Option B |
Show Bookmarks Bar | Ctrl Shift B | Cmd Shift B |
Syncing Bookmarks Across Devices
Brave Sync lets you share bookmarks across your desktop and mobile installations. To enable sync:
- Go to Settings gt Sync.
- Create or join a Sync chain.
- Select Bookmarks as a data type to sync.
Your bookmarks will now stay consistent on all linked devices.
Tips and Best Practices
- Use descriptive names so you can quickly locate important links.
- Keep folder structures shallow—too many nested levels can become hard to navigate.
- Regularly prune outdated or unused bookmarks to maintain efficiency.
- Back up using the export feature before making bulk changes.
- Leverage tags (via naming conventions) for cross-folder organization.
Conclusion
Setting up and organizing bookmarks in Brave empowers you to maintain a tidy, efficient browsing environment. By mastering the Bookmarks Manager, creating folders, and applying best practices, you’ll spend less time hunting for links and more time browsing. Ready to dive deeper Visit the official Brave site at brave.com for more tips and updates.
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