How to Turn On Sync in Chrome or Edge
1. Open Chrome or Edge
Launch the Chrome or Edge browser on your device.
2. Access the Browser Menu
Click the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser to open the menu.
3. Go to Settings
Select Settings from the menu options.
4. Find Sync Settings
Scroll down to the Sync and Google Services section (or Sync and Microsoft Services in Edge).
5. Turn On Sync
Toggle the switch next to Sync to enable it.
6. Sign In
If prompted, sign in to your Google or Microsoft account to link it with the browser.
7. Reopen the Menu
Click the three dots in the upper-right corner again to reopen the menu.
8. Access Advanced Sync Settings
Select Advanced Sync Settings to customize what data you want to sync.
9. Choose Data to Sync
Choose the types of data you’d like to sync, such as bookmarks, passwords, and history.
10. Save Your Settings
Click the Sync button to save your changes.
11. Confirmation
You should now see Sync is on under the Sync and Google Services section, indicating that sync is enabled.
Please Note
The steps may differ slightly for Edge, as it transitions to a Chromium-based version. The instructions above are for Chromium-based Edge.
How to Turn Off Sync in Chrome or Edge
1. Open Chrome or Edge
Launch the Chrome or Edge browser on your device.
2. Access the Browser Menu
Click the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser to open the menu.
3. Go to Settings
Select Settings from the menu options.
4. Find Sync Settings
Scroll down to the Sync and Google Services section (or Sync and Microsoft Services in Edge).
5. Turn Off Sync
Toggle off the switch next to Sync.
6. Confirm Disabling Sync
If prompted, confirm that you want to disable sync. This will stop syncing your data and remove it from the browser.
7. Confirmation
You should now see Sync is off under the Sync and Google Services section, indicating that sync is disabled.
Please Note
Disabling sync will remove all synced data from your browser and stop syncing to your linked Google or Microsoft account.
Why Helperbird Uses Sync
Helperbird uses the built-in sync feature in Chrome and Edge to access the email address you’re signed in with within the browser.
This allows Helperbird to personalize your experience and ensure that your settings and preferences are consistent across all your devices.
Privacy Note
We do not collect any of your information when you enable sync. Your data remains secure and private.
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