Overview
This article explains how to sign in and sync your data with Google Chrome on a computer, including steps for turning sync on or off and managing profiles and data.
Benefits of Signing In and Syncing
- Access bookmarks, passwords, and other data on all devices by signing in to Chrome.
- Retrieve saved information if you lose your device or switch devices.
- Use one sign-in for Gmail, YouTube, Google Search, and other Google services.
- Enable personalized experiences in Google products with Web & App Activity and synced history.
- May require management of linked Google services for history syncing in some countries.
How to Sign In and Turn On Sync
- Open Chrome and click the Profile icon at the top right.
- Select "Turn on sync..." and sign in if prompted.
- Confirm by selecting "Yes, I'm in."
- Option to sign in to Chrome is presented when accessing other Google services; preference can be changed anytime.
Tips and Related Features
- Add multiple profiles in Chrome to sync more than one Google account or share your computer.
- Chromebook users should follow specific instructions to sync info.
- Use Guest mode on public or shared computers instead of syncing.
How to Sign Out and Turn Off Sync
- Open Chrome, click the Profile icon, then select "Sync is on."
- Click "Turn off" to disable sync.
- Turning off sync signs you out of other Google services and keeps local data only on that computer.
Deleting Synced Data
- Visit chrome.google.com/sync to delete synced info from your Google Account.
- Click "Delete data" to remove all synced data from your account remotely.
Related Resources
- Guides for signing out, syncing data, managing multiple profiles, and browsing as a guest are available for further help.
Recommendations / Advice
- Only turn on Chrome sync on devices you own and trust.
- Use Guest mode rather than signing in on public computers for security.