Microsoft Edge can now sync all your installed extensions across the devices where you’re signed in to with the Chromium version of the web browser.
The ability to sync extensions should be enabled by default, but if it’s not, you can enable or disable the feature from the profiles settings.
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to enable (and disable) sync for extensions on Microsoft Edge.
How to enable sync extensions on Microsoft Edge
To sync Edge extensions across your devices, use these steps:
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Click the Settings and More (three-dotted) button on the top-right corner.
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Click on Settings.
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Click on Profiles.
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Click the Sync option.
Microsoft Edge sync option selected -
Turn on the Extensions toggle switch.
Microsoft Edge enable extension sync
Once you complete the steps, every time you install and configure a new extension, it’ll sync across your other devices where you also use Microsoft Edge.
How to disable sync extensions on Microsoft Edge
To prevent Microsoft Edge from syncing extensions, use these steps:
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Click the Settings and More (three-dotted) button on the top-right corner.
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Click on Settings.
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Click on Profiles.
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Click the Sync option.
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Turn off the Extensions toggle switch.
Microsoft Edge disable extension sync
After you complete the steps, Microsoft Edge will no longer sync extensions across your devices.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].