How to enable open tabs sync on Microsoft Edge

You can now sync your open tabs across devices using Microsoft Edge, and in this guide, you'll learn the steps on how to enable the feature.

Sync open tabs on Microsoft Edge Chromium
Sync open tabs on Microsoft Edge Chromium

Alongside the ability to sync your favorites, settings, autofill, and passwords, the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge also allows you to sync open tabs across devices making it easier to pick up websites on other computers.

However, if this is a feature you want to use, you have to make sure it’s enabled in your profile settings before you access open tabs from other devices using the “History” menu.

In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to enable open tabs sync on the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge.

How to sync open tabs on Microsoft Edge

To enable the ability to sync open tabs across your devices, use these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.

    Quick note: This feature is still under development, as such you’ll need to download and install the Canary version of the browser. You can also watch this video tutorial to learn how to set up the feature.
  2. Click the Settings and more (three-dotted) button in the top-right corner.

  3. Click on Settings.

  4. Click on Profiles.

  5. Click the Sync option.

    Microsoft Edge profile sync option
    Microsoft Edge profile sync option
  6. Click the Turn on sync button (if applicable).

  7. Click the Confirm button.

  8. Turn on the Open tabs toggle switch.

    Open Tabs option on Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Open Tabs option on Microsoft Edge Chromium

Once you complete the steps, repeat the steps on the other devices to start synchronizing open tabs. (See also how you sync history across devices with Edge.)

All the devices must be signed in the browser using the same Microsoft account. If you use different accounts, you can create a new profile using these instructions.

After the feature is enabled, browse the web as always, and click the Settings and more button in the top-right corner, select the History menu, and then you’ll be able to access open tabs from other devices.

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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 14 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 20 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.