Browser synchronization (often simply called sync) is a free

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provided by a

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vendor for sharing settings and data across multiple installs. This is typically used to maintain a consistent browser setup on multiple devices. The

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must be logged-in to their account to sync a browser.

Comparison

These are the items synchronized for browsers that provide this service. One notable exception is

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builds can no longer use Google Chrome sync.

References

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