How To Disable Sync in Google Chrome on PC or Laptop [2026 Guide]

I'm going to teach you how to disable sync in Google Chrome on your PC or laptop. This can be a handy setting to manage if you prefer to keep your personal data like bookmarks, passwords, and history from being shared across different devices. If you still need Chrome installed, follow these installation steps.

This walkthrough keeps things simple and quick. You can always reverse these changes later if you change your mind.

Disable Sync in Google Chrome on PC or Laptop [2026 Guide]

Open Chrome

Open Google Chrome on your computer.

Profile menu

Look at the top right corner of the Chrome interface. Click your profile icon, which typically displays your Google account photo or avatar.

Open sync settings

A drop-down menu will appear with options related to your Google account. Click Sync is on or Sync and Google services.

You might notice these options vary slightly depending on your Chrome version, but they lead to the same place. They direct you to the sync settings for your Google account.

Turn off sync

You will be taken to a window where you can manage your sync settings. Look for the Turn off button beside the Sync label, and click it.

Clicking this button starts the process of disabling the sync feature. This is where you take control of what data is synchronized across your devices.

Confirm your choice

Chrome will typically ask you to confirm this action. You will likely see a prompt asking if you're sure you want to stop syncing data.

To confirm, click Turn off again in the prompt. By doing this, you will have successfully disabled the sync feature on your browser.

What changes after turning it off

None of your future data will automatically be shared across devices. Disabling sync can help keep your browsing history and personal info more private, especially on a shared or public computer.

If you also want to remove data already stored in your Google account, see how to delete Chrome sync data from Google servers.

Turn sync back on

If you decide to re-enable sync later, retrace these steps. Look for the button or prompt that allows you to Turn on sync and follow the on-screen instructions.

For additional privacy controls, you can also review how to turn off AI features in Chrome.

Final Thoughts

With a few clicks, you can disable Chrome sync on a PC or laptop and keep your data from spreading across devices. The setting is easy to reverse, so you can turn it back on when needed. I hope you found this guide helpful.