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

Turn on or off automatic sign in to Edge

Microsoft Edge auto sign-in lets the browser log you into websites and web apps automatically using your saved Microsoft account details. To turn this feature on or off, open Microsoft Edge, click the three-dot menu button in the top right corner, select Settings, click Profiles, and then choose Passwords, autofill and payments or sign-in settings depending on your current browser version to flip the switch.

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

The Windows Registry (a database that stores low-level settings for Windows and apps) lets you force Microsoft Edge auto sign-in on or off for every user account on your computer at the same time. This method works well for network administrators or people managing multiple local user profiles who need a single fix that applies across the entire machine without changing individual browser settings one by one.

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 (settings 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

Microsoft Edge auto sign-in can be controlled through the built-in browser settings for a single user or via the Windows Registry if you want to apply the change to every user account on the computer at once. Choosing the right method depends on whether you only need to update your own personal web browser or manage settings across multiple accounts on a shared family or office 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.