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

This article explains enabling or disabling automatic sign-in on Microsoft Edge in Windows 11.

Microsoft Edge is the default browser in Windows 11. However, users can switch to their preferred or favorite browser anytime. Edge is based on Chromium, similar to Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers today.

Signing in to Microsoft Edge with a Microsoft account lets you sync your browsing data across all your other devices signed in with the same account using Edge.

If you’re not already signed in to Microsoft Edge, Microsoft will automatically sign you in using your sign-in info from apps like Outlook or other Microsoft websites. You can turn this feature on or off in Edge.

You can use the WebToBrowserSignInEnabled Edge policy to allow users to sign in to the same account in Microsoft Edge when a user signs in to a Microsoft website. Microsoft also uses the SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled Edge policy to seamlessly sign you into Edge without users interacting with the sign-in process.

This SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled Edge policy takes effect when the WebToBrowserSignInEnabled is enabled.

Turn on or off automatically sign in to Edge

As mentioned, the Microsoft Edge browser automatically signs users using sign-in info from apps like Outlook and other Microsoft websites.

Here’s how to enable or disable it.

First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Then click on Setting and more (Alt+F) 3 horizontal dots button on the top right corner and select Settings.

Select “Profile” on the Settings page on the left and click the “Profile preferences” tile on the right to expand it.

Select the “Automatic sign in on Microsoft Edge” tile on the Profile preferences page. Then, toggle the switch button to the On or Off position to enable or disable it.

You can close the Edge settings page when finished.

Enable or Disable “Automatic sign in on Microsoft Edge” using the Windows Registry

Another way to enable or disable the “Automatic sign in on Microsoft Edge” is by using the Windows Registry Editor.

First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to the folder key path below.

Remember to back up your registry before making any changes or create a System Restore point as a precaution.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

Right-click Edge > New > DWORD (32-bit) value and create two new DWORD items: WebToBrowserSignInEnabled and SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled.

WebToBrowserSignInEnabled
SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled

Then, double-click and open each item created above and set the Value data to 1 to enable automatic sign-in for users on Edge.

• WebToBrowserSignInEnabled = 1
• SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled =1

To disable automatic sign in for all users, set the Value data to 0.

• WebToBrowserSignInEnabled = 0
• SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled =0

To restore the default behavior in Edge and allow user choice, delete the two items created above.

WebToBrowserSignInEnabled
SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled

You may have to reboot your computer to apply the changes.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

Enabling or disabling automatic sign-in on Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 gives users control over their browsing experience. Here are the key takeaways:

• Customization: Users can choose their preferred level of automatic sign-in for enhanced privacy or convenience.
• Multiple Methods: Both the Edge settings and Windows Registry offer flexible options for managing automatic sign-in.
• Syncing Data: A Microsoft account facilitates data synchronization across devices, making it easier to resume browsing sessions.
• User Control: Adjusting settings to personal or organizational needs ensures a tailored browsing experience.
• Always Backup: Back up the registry before making changes to prevent unintended issues.

Users can optimize their experience using these options while using Microsoft Edge.