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Chrome Sync Not Working: Fix

Short answer: If bookmarks, passwords or history don't sync, check sign-in and sync settings.

TL;DR: quick fix
  1. Make sure you're signed in to Chrome with the right Google Account.
  2. Check sync settings and which data types are enabled.
  3. If asked, enter your sync passphrase.

Is Google Chrome down?

Google Chrome has no public status page. If friends on other networks see the same problem, it's probably an outage: wait and retry.

How to fix it: step by step

  1. Make sure you're signed in to Chrome with the right Google Account.
  2. Check sync settings and which data types are enabled.
  3. If asked, enter your sync passphrase.
  4. Sign out and back in to Chrome.

FAQ

Does sync work across devices?

Yes, when you sign in with the same Google Account on each.

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Last checked Oct 2026 against the official help page: Google Help. Menus can differ by app version; follow the official page if a step doesn't match.

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