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
- Make sure you're signed in to Chrome with the right Google Account.
- Check sync settings and which data types are enabled.
- 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
- Make sure you're signed in to Chrome with the right Google Account.
- Check sync settings and which data types are enabled.
- If asked, enter your sync passphrase.
- 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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