Browser synchronization
Browser synchronization (often simply called sync) is a free cloud service provided by a web browser vendor for sharing settings and data across multiple installs. This is typically used to maintain a consistent browser setup on multiple devices. The user must be logged-in to their account to sync a browser.
Comparison
These are the items synchronized for browsers that provide this service. One notable exception is Chromium builds can no longer use Google sync.[1]
| Browser | Browsing history | Passwords | Form entries | Bookmarks | Other items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome[2] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Google services, extensions, open tabs, dictionaries |
| Microsoft Edge[3] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | open tabs, extensions, collections |
| Firefox[4] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | add-ons, open tabs, web feeds |
| Opera[5] | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | IPA link, personal bar, speed dial, notes, search engines, content blocker list |
References
- ^ "Chromium sync Google API removed". Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ Google sync
- ^ Edge sync
- ^ Firefox sync
- ^ Opera sync