How to Re-Sync Microsoft Edge Browser Data

This article explains how to fix sync problems in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge browser is the main browser for Windows. You can also  switch to their preferred or favorite browser if you prefer. Edge uses the same engine as Google Chrome. This means it works in a similar way.

Edge lets you sign in with their personal or school/work accounts your data on all your devices. This includes your passwords, favorites, and history. Please note: if you use a work or school account, your IT administrator may have disabled sync features entirely.

Why do this? If your bookmarks or passwords are not showing up on another computer, your sync connection might be stuck. What happens when done? Your local browser data will merge with the data stored on Microsoft’s servers to clear up errors.

Re-sync Microsoft Edge data

If you have trouble syncing, you can trigger a refresh. This clears the sync cache on your computer and forces a fresh connection.

1. Open your Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Click the three dots at the top right of the window.
3. Select Settings.

4. Click Profiles on the left side of the screen.

5. Select the Sync tile.

6. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
7. Click the Re-sync button.

8. Confirm your choice when the prompt appears.

Edge will now combine your local data with your server data in the background. You do not need to restart the browser for this to work.

Advanced Troubleshooting

If the standard re-sync button does not fix your issue, you can use the internal sync tool. Type edge://sync-internals into your address bar and press Enter. This page shows detailed logs about your sync status. If you see red error messages here, it indicates a deeper issue with your Microsoft account connection that may require signing out and signing back in.

Reference:

Microsoft Support

Conclusion

• Edge syncs your data seamlessly across all your devices.
• Re-syncing is a great way to fix missing bookmarks or passwords.
• Use the Settings menu to refresh your sync connection.
• Check the sync-internals page if you still have trouble.