Turn Off Edge Sync

Question

How do I turn off sync in Edge. I want to log in but it will start syncing and I'd like to turn sync off beforw I log in.

Thanks, James

Answer 1

Hi James,

I completely understand why you’d want to sign in to Microsoft Edge without automatically syncing your data. Sync is helpful for keeping favorites, passwords, and settings consistent across devices, but if you prefer to keep things local, it can feel intrusive when it starts without giving you a choice.

 

Why this happens

Microsoft Edge is designed to prompt sync when you sign in because it assumes you want a seamless experience across devices. However, you do have control you can turn sync off before or right after signing in.

 

How to sign in without enabling sync

Open Edge and click the profile icon (top-right corner).

Click Sign in to sync data.

When the sign-in window appears:

Enter your Microsoft account credentials.

Look for the option Customize sync settings or Sign in without sync (usually a link under the sign-in button).

Select Sign in without sync.

 

If you already signed in

Click the profile icon → Manage profile settings.

Go to Profiles → Sync.

Toggle Sync to Off.

 

Let me know how it goes, Happy to help!

Answer 2

I see no 'Sign in without sync' After entering my credentials, it turns sync on right away. Also, in profiles the is no single on/off toggle for sync. The is only a lid of items to toggle on or off.