{"id":7278,"date":"2022-02-19T19:06:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-19T13:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=7278"},"modified":"2022-08-02T15:58:51","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T10:28:51","slug":"what-is-ipfs-enable-ipfs-support-chrome-brave-firefox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7278\/what-is-ipfs-enable-ipfs-support-chrome-brave-firefox\/","title":{"rendered":"What is IPFS? Add IPFS Support to Chrome, Brave, and Firefox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"ct-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/4051\/what-is-web-3-0-simplified\/\">Web3<\/a> will bring along a lot of innovations to create a more decentralized era of the internet. One major step in this direction is the<strong> IPFS or InterPlanetary File System<\/strong>, where data is stored in multiple nodes instead of one server. It opens up many possibilities but currently has limited support on browsers. In this article, let&#8217;s see what IPFS is and how to enable IPFS support in Chrome, Firefox, and Brave browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related | <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/6834\/how-to-create-build-web-3-website\/\">How to Create &amp; Build Your First Web3 Website For Free<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6614ea81969bd\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6614ea81969bd\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7278\/what-is-ipfs-enable-ipfs-support-chrome-brave-firefox\/#What_is_IPFS\" title=\"What is IPFS? \">What is IPFS? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7278\/what-is-ipfs-enable-ipfs-support-chrome-brave-firefox\/#Add_IPFS_Support_to_Brave_Chrome_and_Firefox_Browser\" title=\"Add IPFS Support to Brave, Chrome, and Firefox Browser\">Add IPFS Support to Brave, Chrome, and Firefox Browser<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7278\/what-is-ipfs-enable-ipfs-support-chrome-brave-firefox\/#Prerequisite_Installing_IPFS_Desktop_and_Creating_Local_Node\" title=\"Prerequisite: Installing IPFS Desktop and Creating Local Node\">Prerequisite: Installing IPFS Desktop and Creating Local Node<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7278\/what-is-ipfs-enable-ipfs-support-chrome-brave-firefox\/#1_Enable_IPFS_Support_in_Brave_Browser\" title=\"1. Enable IPFS Support in Brave Browser\">1. Enable IPFS Support in Brave Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7278\/what-is-ipfs-enable-ipfs-support-chrome-brave-firefox\/#2_Enable_IPFS_Support_in_Chrome_or_Microsoft_Edge\" title=\"2. Enable IPFS Support in Chrome or Microsoft Edge\">2. Enable IPFS Support in Chrome or Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7278\/what-is-ipfs-enable-ipfs-support-chrome-brave-firefox\/#3_Enable_IPFS_Support_in_Firefox_Browser\" title=\"3. Enable IPFS Support in Firefox Browser\">3. Enable IPFS Support in Firefox Browser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/7278\/what-is-ipfs-enable-ipfs-support-chrome-brave-firefox\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-9cea55fa\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-9cea55fa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_IPFS\"><\/span>What is IPFS? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-main.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-main.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-main-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-main-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IPFS is a decentralized technology <\/strong>that hosts and stores files and data in nodes instead of servers. Nodes are all the different computers using IPFS. It allows files and any content stored or hosted on IPFS to be easily accessible, resistant to tampering, and prevents censorship of content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IPFS stores data in small blocks and then links it to another block. This block is given a unique cryptographic hash number, and people who have the exact hash number can only access the file. This makes sure <strong>only people you want to share the file with have access to it<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nature of IPFS provides <strong>performance advantages, increased bandwidth, security, and data integrity<\/strong>. The plan is to host websites on IPFS to eradicate a lot of prevalent issues we currently face, like server-related problems and data tracking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If all this has got you interested, then let us take a look at how you can enjoy IPFS support on Brave, Chrome, and Firefox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"add-ipfs-support-to-brave-chrome-and-firefox-browser\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_IPFS_Support_to_Brave_Chrome_and_Firefox_Browser\"><\/span>Add IPFS Support to Brave, Chrome, and Firefox Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make IPFS mainstream and increase active nodes, more browsers must start supporting it. Brave has built-in support, but you won&#8217;t properly enjoy all the benefits of IPFS without a local node. And Chrome and Firefox also require the same to add proper support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at how you can enable support to Open IPFS hashes on these browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-885e7a6b\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-885e7a6b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prerequisite_Installing_IPFS_Desktop_and_Creating_Local_Node\"><\/span>Prerequisite: Installing IPFS Desktop and Creating Local Node<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-desktop-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-desktop-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-desktop-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-desktop-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-desktop-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-desktop-1-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The methods below require you to create a local IPFS node on your device to function correctly on unsupported browsers. And to create a local node, you need to install the IPFS app on your computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app allows you to easily upload, download and manage files and folders on IPFS. But the benefit of installing this app is that you can <strong>view your previously visited IPFS content offline, verify the content of hashes and contribute to the overall IPFS network<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.ipfs.io\/install\/ipfs-desktop\/#install-instructions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IPFS Desktop<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>from this link and follow the<strong> Install instructions<\/strong> to set up the app on your preferred system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: Brave users may skip this step<\/strong> as the browser will provide an option to create a local node and the companion app within its settings, but it is recommended to install it for other browsers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-enable-ipfs-support-in-brave-browser\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Enable_IPFS_Support_in_Brave_Browser\"><\/span>1. Enable IPFS Support in Brave Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brave comes with support for IPFS built into the browser. Just <strong>type ipfs:\/\/ followed by the hash<\/strong> to access the file. It will use the public gateway to access the file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you can enable the IPFS companion extension to interact with your IPFS node through your browser and access all IPFS Desktop app functions within your browser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is how you can access IPFS content on Brave browser:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the<strong> Hamburger<\/strong> <strong>menu<\/strong> in the Brave browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-bars-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Enable IPFS Support in Brave Browser\" class=\"wp-image-7404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-bars-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-bars-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-bars-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-bars.png 1162w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Go to<strong> Settings<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-settings-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Enable IPFS Support in Brave Browser\" class=\"wp-image-7405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-settings-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-settings-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-settings-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-settings.png 1162w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Select<strong> IPFS<\/strong> from the sidebar at the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-ipfs-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Enable IPFS Support in Brave Browser\" class=\"wp-image-7406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-ipfs-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-ipfs-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-ipfs-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-ipfs-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-ipfs.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Here, go to<strong> Method to resolve IPFS resources <\/strong>and select<strong> Local node<\/strong> from the down menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Now, turn on the toggle for<strong> IPFS Companion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-change-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Enable IPFS Support in Brave Browser\" class=\"wp-image-7407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-change-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-change-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-change-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-change-1536x866.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-change.png 1564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Add Extension <\/strong>on the pop-up menu.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IPFS Companion extension will start downloading and installed on your Brave browser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: <\/strong>Click the <strong>Extension menu (puzzle icon)<\/strong> on the top right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-extension-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-extension-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-extension-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-extension-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-extension-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-extension.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Click on <strong>IPFS Companion<\/strong> to open the extension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-companion-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Enable IPFS Support in Brave Browser\" class=\"wp-image-7402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-companion-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-companion-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-companion-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-companion-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/brave-companion.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 9: <\/strong>On the IPFS window that pops up, click the <strong>Cube icon. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Brave-cube-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Enable IPFS Support in Brave Browser\" class=\"wp-image-7403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Brave-cube-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Brave-cube-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Brave-cube-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Brave-cube-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Brave-cube.png 1563w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 10:<\/strong> It will<strong> <\/strong>open the landing page of the IPFS companion and <strong>check that your node is connected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-brave-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Enable IPFS Support in Brave Browser\" class=\"wp-image-7400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-brave-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-brave-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-brave-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-brave-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-brave.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Great! Now you have access to the IPFS desktop interface on your browser, and you will be able to perform all the actions of the Desktop app, including drag and drop files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 11:<\/strong> From here, you can click on<strong> Files<\/strong> to access your IPFS files and folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-files-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-files-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-files-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-files-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-files-1536x866.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IPFS-files.png 1564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also browse hashes from this interface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 12: Copy and paste the hash on the Search bar at the top<\/strong> and click <strong>Browse<\/strong> to access that file or folder.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-IPFS-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-IPFS-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-IPFS-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-IPFS-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-IPFS-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-IPFS.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-enable-ipfs-support-in-chrome-or-microsoft-edge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Enable_IPFS_Support_in_Chrome_or_Microsoft_Edge\"><\/span>2. Enable IPFS Support in Chrome or Microsoft Edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Brave, Chrome and Edge browsers <strong>cannot lookup IPFS hashes without a companion extension<\/strong> installed. The companion extension will allow you to look up hashes and upload files easily, as we discussed above, adding Web3 capabilities to Chrome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how to set up IPFS on Google Chrome: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the IPFS desktop client and leave it running in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Download <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/ipfs-companion\/nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IPFS Companion<\/a><\/span><\/strong> from the Chrome Web Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> After installation finishes, click on the<strong> Extension icon<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-1-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-1-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-1-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-1-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-1.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select <strong>IPFS companion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-2-1024x577.png\" alt=\"IPFS Support in Chrome and Edge\" class=\"wp-image-7388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-2-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-2-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-2-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-2.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Click on the<strong> Cube icon<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-3-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Enable Support for IPFS on Chrome\/Edge\" class=\"wp-image-7389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-3-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-3-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-3-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-3.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> The landing page of the IPFS companion will open in a new tab. It should show a <strong>Checkmark<\/strong> and display <strong>Your node is connected to peers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-4-1024x577.png\" alt=\"IPFS Support in Chrome and Edge\" class=\"wp-image-7390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-4-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-4-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-4-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-4.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now browse the IPFS desktop interface, upload files, and directly look up hashes and files without opening the Companion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: <\/strong>On the address bar, type <strong>ipfs.io\/ipfs\/<\/strong> followed by the hash you want to look up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-5-1024x172.png\" alt=\"IPFS Support in Chrome and Edge\" class=\"wp-image-7391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-5-1024x172.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-5-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-5-768x129.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chrome-5.png 1041w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This method will work with Edge and other Chromium-based browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related | <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/5098\/best-web-3-0-browsers\/\">List of 6 Best Web 3.0 Browsers (2022)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-0061da21\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-0061da21\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Enable_IPFS_Support_in_Firefox_Browser\"><\/span>3. Enable IPFS Support in Firefox Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Chrome, Firefox has not added support for Web3 and IPFS yet, which means you will have to install an IPFS companion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow the steps below to enable IPFS support in the Firefox browser:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open the<strong> IPFS Desktop Client<\/strong> and leave it running in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/ipfs-companion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>IPFS Companion<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>add-on in Firefox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>IPFS Add on will be added to your toolbar. Open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-1-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-1-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-1-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-1-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-1.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Cube icon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Firefox-2-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Enable IPFS Support in Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-7394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Firefox-2-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Firefox-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Firefox-2-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Firefox-2-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Firefox-2.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>The landing page of the IPFS companion will open in a new tab. <strong>Make sure your node is connected<\/strong> to other peers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-3-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Enable IPFS Support in Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-7395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-3-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-3-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-3-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-3.png 1562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Companion allows you to browse IPFS hashes within the Companion or upload your files and folders. You can visit webpages hosted on IPFS without opening the Companion on Firefox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>On the address bar, type <strong>ipfs.io\/ipfs\/<\/strong> followed by the hash you want to look up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-4-1024x105.png\" alt=\"IPFS Support in Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-7392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-4-1024x105.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-4-300x31.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-4-768x79.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/firefox-4.png 1470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it. 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