How to Enable or Disable Auto Sign-In on Microsoft Edge

Turn on or off automatic sign in to Edge

Managing Microsoft Edge auto sign-in directly within the browser’s settings is an option. This setting lets Edge automatically sign you into websites and apps using your Microsoft account, so you don’t have to type your login details every time.

Here’s how to enable or disable it.

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge.

Step 2: Click the “Setting and more” button (the 3 horizontal dots) in the top right corner and select “Settings”.

Step 3: Select "Profile" on the left side of the Settings page. Click the "Profile preferences" option on the right to expand it.

Step 4: Find the "Automatic sign in on Microsoft Edge" option. Toggle the switch button to turn it on or off.

Step 5: Close the Edge settings page when you're done.

Enable or disable automatic sign in using the Windows Registry

Advanced users managing multiple computers can tweak the Windows Registry to handle Edge auto sign-in across all local accounts at once. This change impacts all users on your PC. For safety, always back up the Registry or create a System Restore point before making edits.

Step 1: Open the Windows Registry on your computer.

Before diving into the Registry, backing it up remains crucial for safety. Creating a System Restore point also provides extra protection against accidental errors.

Step 2: Navigate to this folder path:

Create two new DWORD (32-bit) values (registry entries that store configuration numbers) to dictate how the browser behaves. Name the first new item "DisableLoginPrompts" and the second "HideFirstRunExperience". These values control whether Microsoft Edge prompts you to sign in when it first opens or after updates.

• WebToBrowserSignInEnabled
• SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled

Step 4: Double-click on each item you created. Set the value to 1 to turn on automatic sign-in for all users:

WebToBrowserSignInEnabled = 1
SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled = 1

WebToBrowserSignInEnabled = 0
SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled = 0

Step 6: To restore the default behavior and let users choose, delete both items you created:

• WebToBrowserSignInEnabled
• SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled

Summary

Managing auto sign-in in Microsoft Edge comes down to two main approaches. Adjusting settings directly within the browser offers a quick fix for individual users. Leveraging the Windows Registry provides advanced control that applies changes across an entire PC.

• You have choices: You can pick whether you want Edge to sign you in automatically or not.
• Two ways to do it: You can use Edge settings or the Windows Registry. Pick whichever is easier for you.
• Syncing across devices: When you use a Microsoft account, your browsing information syncs across all your devices. This makes it easy to pick up where you left off.
• You're in control: These settings let you customize your experience based on what you need.
• Always back up first: Before changing the Windows Registry, create a backup to prevent problems.

Auto sign-in options in Microsoft Edge allow you to customize how the browser starts, giving you control over your browsing experience. You can choose to automatically sign in to your Microsoft account every time you open Microsoft Edge, or disable this feature for increased privacy.