How to Enable or Disable Sign-in in Google Chrome

This guide explains how to manage browser sign-in in Google Chrome for 2026. Google Chrome is a popular web browser from Google. It is built on the same foundation as Microsoft Edge, so they work in similar ways.

Why manage browser sign-in?

You might want to limit sign-in to keep your data private or to stop others from syncing their information on your computer. When you sign in, Chrome saves your bookmarks, passwords, and history to your Google account.

What happens when done?

When you disable sign-in, Chrome will no longer sync your personal data. You will be signed out of your Google account inside the browser.

Enable/Disable Browser Sign-in in Chrome

In 2026, Chrome treats sign-in as a core part of your Google Account profile. Because of this, there is no longer a simple toggle switch in the settings menu to turn browser sign-in on or off.

You can manage your account by clicking the “You and Google” section in the browser settings. However, please note that disabling sign-in via the user interface is no longer a standard option. Chrome is designed to stay integrated with your Google profile for a better experience.

Enable / Disable Browser Sign-in using the Registry

If you need to force these settings for your computer, you can use the Windows Registry Editor. We highly recommend using the official Google Chrome ADMX templates for the Group Policy Editor instead of manual registry edits. Using templates is safer and more reliable for your system.

Warning: If you use the registry method, Chrome will show a “Managed by your organization” badge in the menu. This is normal, but it may confuse some users who think their computer is being controlled by an employer.

First, open the Google Chrome browser. If you choose to use the registry, please Windows Registry your files first.

Navigate to this folder path:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome

If you do not see the Google or Chrome folders, right-click to create them. Right-click in the Chrome folder, select New, then choose DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it BrowserSignin.

Double-click BrowserSignin and enter a number:

• 0: Disable browser sign-in
• 1: Enable browser sign-in
• 2: Force users to sign-in

To go back to normal, simply delete the BrowserSignin file you created. You may need to restart your computer for the changes to work.

For more information, visit Chrome Enterprise Policy.