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][2]
| Browser | Bookmarks | Browsing history | Passwords | Form entries | Other items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome[3] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Google services, apps, extensions, themes, reading list, open tabs, addresses, phone numbers, payment methods |
| Microsoft Edge[4] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | settings, personal info, open tabs, extensions, collections |
| Firefox[5] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | open tabs, credit cards, add-ons, web feeds |
| Opera[6] | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | IPA link, personal bar, speed dial, notes, search engines, content blocker list |
Sync settings url
Many browsers let you choose what to sync from their settings.
These are the urls to visit for each browser mentioned above:
- Google Chrome: chrome://settings/syncSetup/advanced
- Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/profiles/sync
- Firefox: about:preferences#sync
References
- ^ "Chromium sync Google API removed". Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Chromium Blog: Limiting Private API availability in Chromium". Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Google sync
- ^ Edge sync
- ^ Firefox sync
- ^ Opera sync