How to Reset and Sync Microsoft Edge Data
Resetting Microsoft Edge data clears your browsing information from the cloud and syncs your current settings across devices.
This means your favorites, passwords, and history stored online get refreshed. Your local browser data then uploads to replace what was removed.
You might need to do this if your bookmarks aren’t showing up on your other computers, like a Windows 11 machine.
Resetting also clears AI preferences and chat history in the cloud, giving you a clean slate for your synced Edge experience.
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
You can reset your Microsoft Edge sync data stored in the cloud right from your browser settings. Go to the ‘Profiles’ section to manage what information is saved online and start fresh with your sync settings.
First, open Microsoft Edge.
Click the 'Settings and more' button – those three horizontal dots in the top right corner. Then, select 'Settings.'
On the left side of the screen, click 'Profiles.'
On the right side, click on 'Sync' to see your sync options.
Scroll down to the bottom of the Sync page.
Click the 'Reset sync' button. This action clears your data from the cloud.
After confirmation, your old data is deleted, and your browser uploads your current local data, ensuring all your devices sync up. Close Edge when you're done.
Reference: Microsoft Support
Conclusion
Resetting your Microsoft Edge sync data helps fix issues and keeps your settings up-to-date across all your devices.
How do I reset Microsoft Sync?
On the home screen, tap 'Settings' on the bottom feature bar. Then, tap 'General' and scroll down to 'Master reset.' A popup will ask if you want to reset to factory defaults.
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