You can save and sync things like your history, bookmarks, passwords, and Wi-Fi networks to your Google Account. That way you'll always have them on any Chromebook and in Google Chrome on other devices where you're signed in. Learn how to sign in to Chrome.
Syncing works with ChromeOS version 18 and later, and is on by default when you sign in to your Chromebook.
Choose what information to sync
- At the bottom right, select the time.
- Select Settings
.
- Under "Accounts," select Sync and Google services.
- Select Manage what you sync.
- Choose what you'd like to sync.
- To use all the same settings on every Chromebook you sign in to, turn on Sync everything. You’ll have to turn this on for every device you’d like to sync.
- To choose specific settings to sync in each Chromebook you sign in to, turn on Customize sync. Then, under “Sync data,” turn on your preferred settings to sync.
- Optional: Under "Encryption options," you can encrypt your synced data with a passphrase. This doesn't include payment methods and addresses from Google Pay. Learn how to create a sync passphrase.
Important: If you're using a Chromebook at work or at school, your administrator might choose to turn off sync. If so, you won't be able to sync your information.
Sync info in Chrome
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- Select More
Settings.
- Under “You and Google,” select Sync and Google services.
- Under “Sync,” select Manage what you sync
- If you select Customize Sync, under “Sync data,” you can choose what to sync across all Chrome browsers that you’re logged into.
Settings.Delete synced information from your account
You can delete your synced information from your Google Account at any time:
- At the bottom right, select the time.
- Select Settings
- In the "Accounts" section, select Sync and Google services.
- Select Review your synced data.
- At the bottom, select Reset sync.
All the information that has been synced will be deleted from your Google Account. All of your bookmarks, apps, and extensions will stay on your Chromebook, but won't show up on other Chromebooks you use.