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

Bookmark Sync

Xmarks automatically synchronizes any of your bookmarks across all your browsers, computers, smartphones and tablets. Install it on every supported device that you use and it will work seamlessly in the background.

How to Sync

Auto-Sync

By default Xmarks' auto-sync is enabled. To change your auto-sync settings:

1. Click the Xmarks icon.
2. Xmarks Settings will appear.
3. Select the "Status" tab.
4. Under "Synchronization Options", you can enabled or disable automatic synchronization.
5. Click "OK" to save your change.

For Internet Explorer:

1. Click the Xmarks icon .
2. Xmarks Settings will appear.
3. Under 'Synchronization Settings", you can enable or disable automatic synchronization.
4. Click "Close" to save and exit.

In Firefox only, under "Synchronization Options" you can choose to enable (or disable) "Sync on Shutdown" to ensure your data is synced before closing your browser.

Manual Sync

Perform a manual sync:

1. Click the Xmarks icon.
2. Xmarks Settings will appear.
3. Under "Current Status", click "Synchronize Now".
4. Click "OK" to close Xmarks Settings.

An alternative method to manual sync for Firefox and Internet Explorer:

1. Right-click the Xmarks icon.
2. Select "Synchronize Now".

Upload Bookmarks

To force upload changes from your local bookmark set to your server bookmark set:

1. Click the Xmarks icon.
2. Xmarks Settings will appear.
3. Select the "Advanced" tab.
4. Click "Upload Bookmarks".
5. Select "OK" in the pop-up message to confirm the upload.
6. The Xmarks Status screen will appear to display the upload and disappear once the upload is complete.

Note that with an upload, your local bookmarks will completely replace your server bookmarks.

Download Bookmarks

To force download changes from your server bookmark set to your local bookmark set:

1. Click the Xmarks icon.
2. Xmarks Settings will appear.
3. Select the "Advanced" tab.
4. Click "Upload Bookmarks".
5. Select  "OK" in the pop-up message to confirm the download.
6. The Xmarks Status screen will appear to display the download and disappear once the download is complete.

Note that with a download, your server bookmarks will completely replace your local bookmarks.

Repair Bookmarks

To force download changes from your server bookmark set to your local bookmark set while still preserving your unsynced local bookmarks:

1. Click the Xmarks icon.
2. Xmarks Settings will appear.
3. Select the "Advanced" tab.
4. Click "Repair".
5. Select "OK" in the pop- up message to confirm the repair.
6. The Xmarks Status screen will appear to display the repair and disappear once the repair is complete.

A sync should always follow a repair: Xmarks icon > Synchronize Now.

In Safari, repair is located under the "Help" tab.