Opera GX Transfer: Move to Another PC

Moving Opera GX to a new PC doesn’t have to mean losing your bookmarks, passwords, extensions, or that carefully tuned gaming setup. This guide walks you through two reliable methods: using Opera GX’s built-in sync for most data, and manually copying your profile folder for a complete transfer including settings and extensions. You’ll need your new PC, your old PC, and either a USB drive or cloud storage for the manual method.

What You’ll Need

• Your old PC with Opera GX installed
• Your new PC (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• An Opera account (free) for the sync method
• For manual transfer: a USB drive, external hard drive, or cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) with enough space for your Opera GX profile (usually 100 MB to several GB)

Step-by-Step

Method 1: Using Opera GX Sync (Easiest)

1. On your old PC: Open Opera GX. Click the Opera logo (top-left) and select Settings (or press Alt+P).
2. Scroll to the Sync section in the sidebar. If you’re not signed in, click Sign in and create or use your Opera account.
3. Once signed in, click Enable sync. A popup will ask what to sync. Select everything you want: bookmarks, passwords, history, open tabs, extensions, and settings. Click Save.
4. Wait a few minutes for the sync to complete. You can check the sync status in the same menu (it will show “Synced� or “Last synced�).
5. On your new PC: Download and install Opera GX from the official website.
6. Open Opera GX, go to Settings → Sync, and sign in with the same Opera account.
7. Click Enable sync and choose the same items. Opera GX will pull all your data from the cloud. This may take a few minutes depending on your connection.
8. After the sync finishes, check that your bookmarks, passwords, and extensions are present. You may need to restart the browser.

Method 2: Manual Profile Transfer (Complete Backup)

This method copies your entire Opera GX profile, including saved games, GX control settings, and any custom modifications. It’s more thorough than sync.

1. On your old PC: Close Opera GX completely (check the system tray for the icon and right-click → Exit).
2. Open the profile folder. The default locations are:
   • Windows: Press Win+R, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Opera Software\Opera GX Stable, and press Enter.
   • macOS: In Finder, press Cmd+Shift+G and type ~/Library/Application Support/com.operasoftware.OperaGX
   • Linux: ~/.config/opera-gx
3. Copy the entire folder (or at least the Default subfolder) to your USB drive or cloud storage. If you use cloud storage, compress the folder into a ZIP file first to avoid syncing thousands of small files.
4. On your new PC: Install Opera GX and run it once. Close it completely.
5. Navigate to the same profile location on your new PC (the folder will exist with default data).
6. Replace the contents: delete the Default folder (or the whole profile folder if you copied it) and paste your copied folder in its place. If you have a ZIP, extract it first.
7. Restart Opera GX. It should load with all your data. If prompted, choose “Restore� when it asks about the session.

Common Mistakes

• Not closing Opera GX before copying – This can leave files locked and cause an incomplete copy.
• Overwriting the wrong folder – Make sure you’re copying into the correct Opera GX profile location, not the default Opera browser’s folder.
• Forgetting to sync passwords – In the sync options, passwords are a separate toggle. Many users miss it.
• Copying only bookmarks – Bookmarks alone don’t include extensions or settings. Use the full profile for a complete transfer.
• Using an outdated Opera version on the new PC – If the new PC has an older version, some profile data may not be compatible. Update Opera GX before transferring.

Tips

• Use both methods for redundancy: Sync your data, then also back up the profile folder. This way you have a fallback if sync fails.
• Export bookmarks separately: As a safety net, go to Bookmarks → Bookmarks manager → the three-dot menu → Export bookmarks to create an HTML file.
• Check extension compatibility: Some extensions may not be available on the new OS or may need re-login. Review your extensions after transfer.
• Clean up before transferring: Delete old downloads, cache, and unused extensions to make the profile smaller and faster to copy.
• Keep your Opera account credentials handy: Even with a manual transfer, you’ll need to sign in to sync services like Flow.

Troubleshooting

• Sync says “Sync disabledâ€� or “Errorâ€� on the new PC: Sign out of your Opera account, restart the browser, and sign back in. If that fails, check your internet connection and firewall settings.
• Data doesn’t appear after sync: Wait a few minutes – sync can be slow. If nothing happens, go to Settings → Sync and click “Sync nowâ€�. If that fails, try disabling and re-enabling sync.
• Passwords not transferring: Make sure you selected “Passwordsâ€� in the sync options. Also, on Windows, Opera GX uses the Windows Credential Manager – if that’s not available, passwords may not sync. Use the manual profile copy instead.
• Extensions missing after manual transfer: Some extensions may not be compatible with the new OS or architecture. Reinstall them from the Opera add-ons store.
• Profile folder is huge: Exclude the Cache and Code Cache subfolders when copying – they’re regenerated automatically. This can reduce size by 50% or more.
• Opera GX crashes after manual transfer: This often happens due to a corrupted profile or version mismatch. Try resetting the profile by renaming the Default folder to Default_old and letting Opera create a new one. Then copy your data back piece by piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer Opera GX from Windows to Mac?

Yes, but not all data transfers cleanly. Sync works across platforms, but extensions and some settings may not be compatible. Manual profile transfer is possible but may cause issues – it’s better to use sync and reinstall extensions manually.

Will my Opera GX games and GX Control settings transfer?

GX Control settings (like CPU/RAM limiter) are part of the browser settings and will transfer via sync or manual copy. Games are not stored in the browser – they’re separate apps. Your gaming shortcuts and saved game data in the GX corner may not transfer.

Do I need to pay for Opera GX sync?

No, sync is free. You just need a free Opera account.

How long does sync take?

It depends on the amount of data and your connection. For most users, it takes under 5 minutes. Large extensions or many bookmarks can take longer.

What if I don’t have an Opera account?

You can still transfer manually by copying the profile folder. However, you’ll miss out on password sync and some features. Creating an account is free and takes less than a minute.

Can I transfer only my bookmarks?

Yes. In Opera GX, go to Bookmarks → Bookmarks manager → three-dot menu → Export bookmarks. Save the HTML file, then on the new PC import it via the same menu.

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