Fix issues with sync in Chrome

You can turn sync on in Chrome to get your info on all your devices. If sync stops working or pauses, try these fixes.

Resume sync

If you signed out of a Google service like Gmail, Chrome pauses sync and asks to verify it’s you. To turn sync back on, sign in to your Google Account:

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click PausedSign in again.
3. Sign in to your Google Account.

Keep sync on when you quit or restart Chrome

If sync turns off every time you close Chrome, you can change your settings.

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More Settings.
3. Click Privacy and security Site Settings Additional content settings On-device site data.
4. Turn on Allow sites to save data on your device.

Related resources

• Sign in & sync in Chrome
• Sign out of Chrome
• Get your bookmarks, passwords & more on all your devices