How to use Chrome

Sign in to Chrome and sync

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Why sign in to Chrome

This article applies to Google Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS.

You can save your bookmarks, extensions, apps, theme, and browser preferences to your Google Account so that they are available on any computer you’re using. That way, you can have the same web experience everywhere.

Watch a quick demonstration on how you can sign in to Chrome

Learn how to sign in to Chrome and enable sync

Remember, do not set up Chrome with your Google Account on a public or untrusted computer. When you set up Chrome with your Google Account, a copy of your data is stored on the computer you're using and can be accessed by other users on the same computer. To remove your data, delete the user you are signed in as.

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How it works

  • Your settings and data are saved to your Google Account.

    When you sign in to Chrome, your Google Chrome settings on that computer are saved to your Google Account. When you sign in to the same account on another computer, Google Chrome makes your saved settings available on that computer.

    Recover your settings and data, such as bookmarks, apps, extensions, themes, etc. if your computer is lost or broken. Simply sign in to Chrome again to bring them back.

  • Changes are synced instantaneously.

    Any changes you make to your browser settings will be synced to the Google Account you've used to sign in to Chrome. Changes you make on one computer are automatically reflected on the other computers where you're signed in and have enabled sync.

  • You have total control over your information.

    To keep your information secure, synced data is encrypted when it travels between your computer and Google’s servers. As an added layer of protection, by default your saved passwords are encrypted on your computer and on Google’s servers using a cryptographic key. You also have the option to encrypt all your synced data. You can remove your synced data from your Google Account at any time, using the Google Dashboard .

If you share your browser with multiple people, add them as Chrome users, so everyone can maintain their own browser settings, including bookmarks, apps, extensions, and theme.