Xmarks User Manual An easy to understand guide on how to use Xmarks.

Add a Bookmark

There are two simply ways to add a new bookmark. You can add an entry directly to the server or using your browser's bookmark manager.

Add a Bookmark Directly to the Server

1. Go to my.xmarks.com.
2. Click "New" (located in the menu bar).
3. Choose between: bookmark or folder.
4. The "Bookmark Details" pop-up will appear.
5. Enter the bookmark or folder name, location, keywords, a brief description and tags.
6. Clicking "Save" should change "Save' to "Saved".
7. Close the pop-up by clicking the "x".

After you've added the bookmark to the server, be sure to sync or download to push the changes to your other devices.

Add a Bookmark Using your Browser's Bookmark Manager

In Firefox and Chrome,

1. Browse to the site you wish to bookmark.
2. Double-click the greyed star in the URL bar to add the bookmark.
3. The "Edit this Bookmark" pop-up will appear and display the bookmark's details.
   1. The bookmark's name will automatically fill. Select the text field to edit the bookmark's name.
   2. The bookmark will be saved to the "Unsorted Bookmark Folder" by default. Click the first down arrow to display a drop-down menu of suggested folders and most recently used folders. Click the second down arrow to display all folders or to create a new folder for this bookmark.
   3. Enter tags into the text field or click the down arrow for a list of recently used tags.
   4. Click on the stars to rate this bookmark.
4. Select "Done" to save the bookmark or "Cancel" to close without saving.

After you've added the bookmark to your browser's bookmark manager, be sure to sync or upload to push the changes to your other devices.

In Internet Explorer,

1. Browse to the site you wish to bookmark. Note that in Internet Explorer, bookmarks are called Favorites.
2. Click "Favorites" in the Favorites Bar. (If you don't see Favorites, right-click over the Menu Bar to enable the "Favorite Bar".)
3. A list of your bookmarks will appear. Click "Add to Favorites".
4. The "Add a Favorite" pop-up will display your bookmark details.
   1. The bookmark's name will automatically fill. Select the text field to edit the bookmark's name.
   2. The "Create in:" field selects the "Favorites" folder by default. To change the folder, select the down arrow or click "New Folder" to create a new folder for this bookmark.
5. Select "Add" to save the bookmark or "Cancel" to close without saving.

After you've added the bookmark to your browser's bookmark manager, be sure to sync or upload to push the changes to your other devices.

In Safari,

1. Browser to the site you wish to bookmark.
2. Click "Bookmark" located in the Safari Toolbar.
3. Select "Add Bookmark" in the drop-down menu.
4. A pop-up will display your bookmark details.
   1. The bookmark's name will automatically fill. Select the highlighted text to edit the bookmark's name.
   2. By default, the bookmark will be listed under "Top Sites". To change the folder, select the arrows (located to the right of the text field).
5. Click "Add" to save the bookmark or "Cancel" to close without saving.

After you've added the bookmark to your browser's bookmark manager, be sure to sync or upload to push the changes to your other devices.