FAQs
Under Profiles > Your profile, select the profile you'd like to change the settings for, and select Sync . You'll see a list of the features and data types available for sync. Select the toggles along the right side of the screen to turn sync on or off for each feature.
How do I change Microsoft Sync settings? ›
In Windows 11, navigate to Settings > Accounts > Windows Backup. Then, select Remember my preferences. When you use your Microsoft account on another computer, your settings will automatically sync. If you don't want to sync a particular setting, like passwords, turn off the switch next to each setting.
How do I sync my Microsoft Edge settings? ›
If you're using your computer, open the Settings menu and select Profiles. Navigate to your chosen profile and select Sync to choose which types of data you want to sync. Once you've enabled Sync and verified your settings, you can access your data from any device.
How do I fix Edge sync? ›
If a user is experiencing an issue syncing browser data across their devices, they can perform a resync in Settings > Profiles > Sync > Re-sync data to this device. Should the sync problem continue, click on "Still having sync problems? Try another option" for additional solutions, then choose "Reset sync".
How do I get to advanced settings in Microsoft Edge? ›
Click More button. Select Settings. Scroll down to Advanced settings. Click View Advanced settings.
What is sync in Microsoft Edge? ›
Microsoft Edge sync enables users to access their browsing data across all their signed-in devices. Users can sync the following data: Favorites. Passwords. Addresses and more (form-fill)
Why is Microsoft Edge not syncing? ›
A data reset is needed to resume sync. Other errors may mean there's a server configuration issue. If a data reset is needed, see Reset Microsoft Edge data in the cloud.
How do I check Edge sync? ›
Sign in to Microsoft Edge and sync your account on your PC
Select the profile image in the browser taskbar. Select Manage profile settings > Sync > Turn on sync. If you see an option to sign in, continue to the next step. Note: If you see Manage profile settings, you're already signed in.
How do I fix sync problems? ›
- Try Syncing your Google Account Manually.
- Go to your Android device's settings app.
- Click Users & Accounts.
- Click the Account (the one you want to sync).
- Then click Account sync.
- Click More and select sync now.
- If the sync is done the issue is fixed.
- Some Common Sync Solutions.
Here's how to reset:
- Open Edge: Click on the icon or find it in the Start menu.
- Get to Settings: Click the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner. Select “Settings”.
- Reset Edge: Scroll down until you see “Reset settings” under “Clear browsing data.” Click it, then select “Reset”.
Advanced settings are accessible via the Settings button in the sidebar. Open the sidebar, scroll down to reveal the Settings button, tap the Settings button, select the Options tab, then scroll down to show the Advanced section.
Where is Edge settings stored? ›
Edge Browser Settings are stored in the 'Preferences' JSON file. Edge Cache is stored using an Index file ('index'), a number of Data Block files ('data_#'), and a number of separate data files ('f_######'). Edge Cookies are stored in the 'Cookies' SQLite database, within the 'cookies' table.
How do I change my OneDrive sync settings? ›
Any time you want to change the folders you sync on your computer, right-click that cloud icon in the taskbar notification area, and select Settings > Account > Choose folders. Find other information about your account and change other OneDrive settings from here.
How do I change my Outlook Sync settings? ›
Configuring Outlook Settings
- Log in to Outlook.
- Click. Settings > View All Outlook Settings.
- Click Mail in the left panel.
- Click Sync email in the middle panel.
- Click Yes in the POP and IMAP section, located under POP Options.
- Click the Don't allow… option.
- Click Save.
Click the Start button and open Settings. Browse to Accounts and select Sync your settings. Toggle off the Sync settings switch to turn off Microsoft sync. If that doesn't work, sign out then back in to your Microsoft account.
How do I change my sync settings in Office 365? ›
Syncing via Microsoft Authentication
- Click. User Menu > Settings in the top toolbar.
- Click Mail Sync, located under My Account in the left panel.
- Click Sign in with Microsoft.
- Enter your Microsoft Office365 email address and password. Click Next.
- Click Accept.
