How to Reset and Sync Microsoft Edge Data
Resetting Microsoft Edge sync data clears broken cloud records and forces your current browser settings to update across all your devices running Microsoft Edge version 120 or later. The reset wipes the copies of your bookmarks, saved passwords, and browsing history that are stored online with your Microsoft account. Edge then rebuilds them from the data in your current local browser profile.
Use this when bookmarks are missing, deleted items keep coming back, or stuck data won’t clear. A fresh cloud sync stops old data from popping back up on your phone or laptop. Before you start, check that the device you are using has the correct, up-to-date data. Whatever is in this local profile becomes the new master copy.
To reset and sync Microsoft Edge data, open Edge, click the three dots, select Settings, then Profiles, and click Sync. Scroll down and select Reset sync, then confirm the action to clear cloud data and upload your current browser data.
Reset Microsoft Edge data in the cloud
To reset Microsoft Edge sync data stored in the cloud, open the browser settings menu, go to your profile, and choose the option to clear your data from Microsoft servers. This removes passwords, bookmarks, and autofill info from your online account so you can start fresh with a clean slate.
You must be signed in to Edge with your Microsoft account for this to work. If you are not signed in, the Sync page has nothing to reset. On a work or school account, your organization may control sync, and the reset option can be missing or greyed out. In that case, ask your IT admin.
First, open Microsoft Edge. Use the computer that holds the most complete, correct set of bookmarks and passwords, because that is the data Edge will upload afterward.
- Click the Settings and more button, the three horizontal dots in the top right corner of the window. A drop-down menu opens.
- Select Settings. Edge opens the settings page in a new tab.
On the left side of the screen, click Profiles. If you don’t see the left-hand list, the window may be too narrow. Widen it, or click the menu icon at the top left of the settings page. The right side now shows your profile details, including the account you are signed in with.
On the right side, click Sync to see the sync options. The page lists what Edge syncs, such as favorites, passwords, and history, and shows whether sync is on. If you are not signed in, this page asks you to sign in first.
Scroll down to the bottom of the Sync page. The Reset sync button sits below the list of data types. If you can't find it, check that you are signed in, and that your account is not managed by an organization that restricts sync.
Click the Reset sync button. This action clears data from the cloud. It deletes the copy stored on Microsoft servers, not the data in the browser on this computer.
A confirmation window appears. Read it, then click Reset to confirm the deletion of Microsoft server data. Clicking Cancel or closing the window leaves everything as it was. Once you confirm, the deletion can't be undone, so be sure of your local data first.
Old data deletes after confirmation, and the browser uploads current local data to keep all devices synced up. Close Edge when finished.
Other devices may take a few minutes to catch up. If one of them still shows old items after that, open Edge on it, go back to the Sync page, and check that sync is turned on. You may need to sign in again. If the reset turned sync off on this computer, turn it back on from the same page so the upload happens.
Reference: Microsoft Support
Conclusion
Microsoft Edge sync data resets fix issues and keep settings up-to-date across all devices. Resetting is a good fix for missing bookmarks or old data that keeps returning. Make sure the device you reset from has the right data, and give your other devices a few minutes to sync.
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