How to export / import Vivaldi settings?

Magiemann

Version: Vivaldi 3.4.2066.76 (Stable channel) (32-bit)

I like to add new persons / profiles to my vivaldi so that I have one for casual use, one for studing, one for other things and so on.

Since creating such a new profile always uses the default settings for Vivaldi, I'd have to change them manually.
I never found out how to export and import the settings of Vivaldi via a simple XML or TXT file.
I tried using the sync feature, but it only fully syncs bookmarks and extensions and such things.
Vivaldi Sync does sync some settings but only some - it also says "partially" in the sync settings.

It does sync:

Tabs
Panel
Adress Bar
Bookmark
Quick Commands
Privacy (not the "Tracker and Ad Blocking" however)
Download
Webpages (not "Plugins" however)

It does not sync:

Themes
Keyboard Shortcuts
Mouse Gestures
Search

This list might not be 100% accurate but should give a good overview.

Especially that it not syncs the keyboard shortcuts sucks since I overhauled them for me completely.

What can I do about this?

Zalex108

Hi,

You can:

Create a copy of your current Main Profile
- Edit it and save it as Base / Template
- Then paste it on new Profiles and add the especific differences
Create a New One Template Profile
- Follow same steps

As extra info / steps, follow this guide.

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"Off topic Tip"
Follow the Signature's BackUp | Reset link.
Take the opportunity to start a Backup plan, even create a Template Profile.

Windows 7 (x64)
Vivaldi Back up | Reset

Magiemann

@Zalex108 How do I create such a copy of my current Main Profile and save it as a template?

Zalex108

@Magiemann

Sorry,
Not clearly explained on the first post.

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Follow the Vivaldi Back up | Reset guide.

Stop Sync before the copy to avoid problems mixing Profiles Sync'd

Close Vivaldi
Copy it, - Cache can be Skipped / Emptied-
Create the New Profile from Vivaldi Profiles Manager
Open the Profile, Locate it - Menu > Help > About
Paste the folder to the new Profile Location
Run it and make the needed changes
Check about Sync / Vivaldi Cookies to assure to avoid conflicts on the new Profile:
- You can create new user accounts to Sync your Profiles:
  - Main | Study | Work | Entertainment | Shopping | Template

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Save that Template Profile and repeat the steps on each new Profile

Suggestions:

Keep a BackUp of the Specific differences as per Extensions Settings, Bookmarks, AdBlocker...
As well as the Full Profiles folder BackUp

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On my side,
I prefer to start the Template from the Beginning instead of cleaning an existing one.
Consider what's better on your case.