How To Disable Microsoft Edge Synching With Your Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I am going to teach you how to disable Microsoft Edge from syncing with your Google Chrome. If you have been experiencing automatic data transfers between these two browsers every time you launch Edge and would prefer a more distinct separation of your browsing habits and data, you will find this helpful.

You will keep your browsing data separate and avoid surprise imports each time Edge starts. The change takes less than a minute.

Disable Microsoft Edge Synching With Your Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Open the right settings page

Have Microsoft Edge open on your device. If you have not already, launch the browser.

Move to the address bar to open the exact settings page for imports. Type the following and press Enter.

edge://settings/profiles/importBrowserData

This takes you directly to the section in Microsoft Edge's settings where you can manage data import settings for your profiles. On the page that loads, you will see several options related to importing browsing data.

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Turn off automatic imports on launch

Look for the option labeled Import browser data from Google Chrome on each launch. You will notice a toggle switch next to this option.

If it is active, your data from Chrome is being imported to Edge automatically every time you start it up. Click the toggle to turn it off.

Toggle: Import browser data from Google Chrome on each launch -> Off

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Confirm the change

As soon as you flip the switch, if the system prompts you to confirm this action, confirm it. This extra step is Edge's way of making sure this is exactly what you intend to do given that changing these settings can affect how your data is shared across platforms.

This ensures that from now on, Microsoft Edge will not import any new browsing data from Google Chrome automatically each time you launch it. It is a simple fix, and it can make a significant difference in how your data is managed across different browsers.

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What changes after you disable it

You have successfully disabled Microsoft Edge from syncing with Google Chrome on startup. Moving forward, your Google Chrome data will remain separate unless you choose to import it manually.

If you encounter any issues or if you change your mind in the future, revisit these settings using the same method. Open Edge, go to the address bar, and enter edge://settings/profiles/importBrowserData again.

Final thoughts

You stopped Edge from pulling Chrome data at launch and kept your browsing data separate. Remember the exact toggle name and the settings URL so you can review or adjust this later with ease.

This quick setting gives you control over how your data moves between browsers without extra steps each time you open Edge.