How To Turn On Sync In Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Syncing Chrome makes your bookmarks, history, and settings available wherever you sign in. It is especially useful if you switch between devices because it keeps everything up to date. Here is how I turn it on and confirm it is working.

Turn On Sync In Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Open Chrome and find your profile icon

Ensure you are on your desktop with Google Chrome open. Look at the top right corner of the Chrome window and find the icon that looks like a silhouette or your profile picture. This is your profile icon.

Click the profile icon to open your account menu. This is your central hub for everything tied to your Google account inside Chrome.

Turn on sync

A drop-down menu appears. You should see an option that says Turn on sync. Click it.

This starts the process of linking your browsing data with your Google account.

Sign in to your Google account

Sign in with your Google account email and password. Make sure your details are correct to avoid login issues. These are the same credentials you use for Gmail or Google Drive.

If sync does not start properly after signing in, see how to fix Chrome sync issues.

Confirm sync

After you sign in, a confirmation box appears. It is Chrome's way of confirming you want to proceed with syncing your data. If you are comfortable with this, confirm your choice.

Click "Yes, I'm in" to finalize syncing your settings, bookmarks, history, and more with your Google account.

What happens next

If everything has gone smoothly, sync is now enabled. From this point on, any changes you make to your settings, bookmarks, or other personalizations in Chrome will update across all devices where you are signed in. Add a bookmark on your laptop and it will appear on your phone or tablet.

If you decide to turn it off later, you can disable sync on a PC or laptop.

Final thoughts

You have turned on Chrome sync and connected it to your Google account. Your browsing data now stays consistent across devices, making your setup smoother and easier to manage.

If you ever want to clear what is stored on Google’s servers, you can delete your Chrome sync data.