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 way, users can sync their web experience on all of their devices. The user must be logged-in to their account to sync a browser.
Comparison
These are the items synchronized for browsers that have an integrated sync service.
| Browser | Browsing history | Passwords | Form entries | Bookmarks | Other items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefox[1] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | add-ons, open tabs, web feeds |
| Google Chrome[2] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Google services, extensions, open tabs, dictionaries |
| Opera[3] | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | personal bar, speed dial, notes, search engines, content blocker list |