How to Reset and Sync Microsoft Edge Data

This article explains how to refresh and sync your browser data from Microsoft’s cloud servers in Microsoft Edge. By 2026, Edge has become the central hub for your digital life. Resetting your sync data now also clears AI-related preferences and chat history stored in the cloud.

Why do this? If your bookmarks or passwords are not showing up on other devices, a reset can fix the connection. What happens when done? Your cloud data is wiped clean, and your current browser data is uploaded fresh to Microsoft’s servers.

The Microsoft Edge browser is the default browser in Windows 11 and 12. However, users can  switch to their preferred or favorite browser anytime. Edge is based on Chromium. This makes it very similar to Google Chrome.

Users can sign in with their personal or school/work accounts and sync their browsing data across all their devices. Microsoft Edge syncs your favorites, passwords, history, and AI chat history across your devices.

Reset Microsoft Edge data in the cloud

The Profiles section is now the primary hub for all account-related sync management. Follow these steps to reset your data.

First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Click the Settings and more (Alt+F) button. It looks like three horizontal dots in the top right corner. Select Settings.

On the left side of the screen, click Profiles.

On the right side, click on Sync to open your sync options.

Scroll to the bottom of the Sync page.

Click the Reset sync button directly. This will clear the data from the cloud.

A window will pop up. Confirm that you want to reset your data stored on the Microsoft servers by clicking Reset.

Once you confirm, the old data is deleted. Your browser will then send your current local data back up to the cloud. This ensures your devices are all on the same page.

Close the Edge browser when you are finished.

Reference: Microsoft Support

Conclusion

Knowing how to reset your sync data is a great way to keep your browsing experience smooth. It clears out errors and updates your AI preferences across your devices. If you are using a managed “Edge for Business” account, please note that your IT department may have disabled the “Reset sync” feature for security reasons. If the button is greyed out, contact your company’s IT support team for help.