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How to Disable Chrome Sync on Your Devices
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By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 17, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft What to Know
For PCs, open Chrome, select the three dots, go to Settings > You and Google, and select Turn off.For Android, open Chrome, select the three dots, go to Settings > Sync and Google services, and tap Sync your Chrome data.For iOS, open Chrome, select the three dots, go to Settings > Sync and Google services, tap Sync, and then tap Done. The Chrome web browser uses your Google Account to synchronize bookmarks, browsing history, saved passwords, and other personal settings across all your devices. If you don't want this information on all your devices, learn how to turn off sync on Chrome. Instructions apply to the desktop version of Google Chrome and the Chrome mobile app for iOS and Android.
How to Turn Off Sync on Chrome
Follow these instructions to turn off sync on Chrome OS, Linux, macOS, and Windows: Select the three dots in the upper-right corner of Google Chrome, then choose Settings from the drop-down menu. To use a shortcut to access the Google Chrome settings, enter chrome://settings in the address bar. In the You and Google section, select Turn off to the right of your name and Google Account image. A pop-up message appears detailing what will occur when you disable Chrome sync, including being signed out of your Google accounts. Select Turn off to complete the process. Optionally, select the Clear bookmarks, history, passwords, and more from this device check box before selecting Turn off. To re-enable sync, return to the Chrome settings, go to the You and Google section, and select Turn on sync. You're prompted to enter your Google Account login credentials. Bookmarks, browsing history, stored passwords, and other settings are available when sync is disabled. However, the changes you make aren't synchronized with your Google Account and aren't available on other devices. cifotart / iStock / Getty Images How to Turn Off Sync for Google Chrome on Android
Follow the steps below to turn off Chrome sync on Android smartphones and tablets: Open Google Chrome. Tap the three dots located in the upper-right corner of the Chrome app. Tap Settings when the pop-out menu appears. Tap Sync and Google services at the top of the Settings screen. Tap the Sync your Chrome data toggle so that it turns from blue to gray. Sync is disabled on your Android device. How to Disable Sync for Google Chrome on iOS
Take these steps to turn off Chrome sync on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices: Tap the three dots in the lower-right corner of the screen. Tap Settings when the pop-out menu appears. Tap Sync and Google Services. Tap the Sync toggle so that it turns from blue to white. Go to the Data Types section to choose to sync only specific data like bookmarks, browsing history, and passwords. Tap Done in the upper-right corner to return to your browsing session with sync disabled. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Disable Extensions and Plug-ins in Google Chrome What Is the Google Chrome Browser? How to Bookmark All Tabs in Chrome on Android How to Back Up Chrome Bookmarks How to Activate Full-Screen Mode in Google Chrome How to Allow Pop-Ups on Your PC How to Save Passwords in Chrome for iOS How to Change Google Backgrounds How to Get Google Calendar on Your Windows Desktop How to Disable JavaScript in Google Chrome How to Import Bookmarks to Google Chrome How to Remove Safe Finder From Mac How to Connect Google Home to Wi-Fi How to Remove a Video From YouTube How to Speed up a Chromebook How to Enable and Disable the Chrome PDF Viewer Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies