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

Turn on or off automatic sign in to Edge

You can turn Microsoft Edge auto sign-in on or off directly in the browser’s settings, letting Edge automatically log you into websites and apps with your Microsoft account.

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

Changing Microsoft Edge auto sign-in using the Windows Registry offers more control, especially if you manage multiple computers, as it affects all users on your PC.

Step 1: Open the Windows Registry on your computer.

Before you dive into the Registry, it’s really important to back it up. Creating a System Restore point is also a smart move for extra protection.

Step 2: Navigate to this folder path:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

Step 3: Right-click on “Edge”. Select “New” and then “DWORD (32-bit) Value”. Create two new items with these names:

• WebToBrowserSignInEnabled
• SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled

WebToBrowserSignInEnabled = 1
SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled = 1

Step 5: To turn off automatic sign-in for all users, set the value to 0 instead:

WebToBrowserSignInEnabled = 0
SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled = 0

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

• WebToBrowserSignInEnabled
• SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled

Summary

You have two main ways to control Microsoft Edge auto sign-in on your Windows computer: adjust settings directly within the Edge browser or use the Windows Registry for more advanced control.

• 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.

Using these options, you can make Microsoft Edge work the way you want it to.