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What Does Browser Sync Do?

Understand how bookmarks, passwords, history, tabs, and settings can follow you between devices.

Quick Answer

When enabled, browser sync stores selected browser data with the signed-in browser account and synchronizes it to other authorized devices.

Step by Step

  1. Open the browser and the relevant page or Settings section.
  2. When enabled, browser sync stores selected browser data with the signed-in browser account and synchronizes it to other authorized devices.
  3. Test the result before clearing additional data or resetting more settings.
  4. If troubleshooting, try a private window or another browser to help determine whether the problem is browser-specific.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and mobile browsers use different menu names and layouts.
  • Clearing cookies, resetting settings, or removing saved passwords can sign you out or remove conveniences, so review the selected options first.