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Chrome Sign-In and Sync Guide

Sep 15, 2025

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.