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<!-- ## Do not sync browser settings
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>*Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, next major version*<br> -->
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>*Default setting: Disabled or not configured (Allowed/turned on)*
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[!INCLUDE [do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc](../shortdesc/do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md)]
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### Allowed values
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|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |Most restricted |
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|---|:---:|:---:|---|:---:|
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|Disabled or not configured<br>**(default)** |0 |0 |Allowed/turned on. The “browser” group syncs automatically between user’s devices and lets users to make changes. | |
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|Enabled |2 |2 |Prevented/turned off. The “browser” group does not use the Sync your Settings option. | |
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---
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### Configuration options
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| **Do not sync browser settings** | **Prevent users from turning on browser syncing** | **Result** |
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| --- | --- | --- |
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| 0/disabled or not configured (default) – Turned on; users can make changes | 0/disabled (default) | Microsoft Edge syncs browser settings automatically. |
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| 0/disabled or not configured (default) – Turned on; users can make changes | 1/enabled or not configured | Microsoft Edge syncs browser settings automatically. |
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| 2/enabled – Prevented/turned off | 0/disabled (default) | Prevents syncing of browser setting, but gives users the choice to turn it on. |
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| 2/enabled – Turned off | 1/enabled or not configured | Prevents browser setting sync and prevents users from turning on syncing. |
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| 0/disabled or not configured (default) – Turned on; users can make changes | N/A | Turn on Sync your Settings option by default and allow users to make changes. |
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---
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#### Sync the browser settings automatically:
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Disable both the Do not sync browser settings Prevent users from turning on browser syncing policies.
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#### Prevent syncing of browser settings and prevent users from turning it on:
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1. Enable the Do not sync browser settings policy.
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2. Enable or don’t configure this policy (Prevented/turned off).
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#### Prevent syncing of browser settings and give users a choice to turn on syncing:
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1. Enable the Do not sync browser settings policy.
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2. Disable this policy (Allowed/turned on).
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#### Syncing turned off by default but not disabled:
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1. Enable the Do not sync browser setting policy.
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2. Select the _Allow users to turn “browser” syncing_ option.
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#### Verify configuration
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To verify if syncing is turned on or off:
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1. In the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge, click the ellipses \(**...**\).
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2. Click **Settings**.
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3. Under Account, see if the setting is toggled on or off.<p>
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### ADMX info and settings
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#### ADMX info
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- **GP English name:** Do not sync browser settings
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- **GP name:** DoNotSyncBrowserSetting
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- **GP path:** Windows Components/Sync your settings
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- **GP ADMX file name:** SettingSync.admx
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#### MDM settings
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- **MDM name:** Experience/[Experience/DoNotSyncBrowserSetting](../new-policies.md#donotsyncbrowsersetting)
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- **Supported devices:** Desktop
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- **URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Experience/DoNotSyncBrowserSetting
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- **Data type:** Integer
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#### Registry settings
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- **Path:** HLKM\\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSync
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- **Value name:** DisableWebBrowserSettingSyncUserOverride
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- **Value type:** REG_DWORD
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### Related policies
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[Prevent users from turning on browser syncing](../new-policies.md#preventusersfromturningonbrowsersyncing): [!INCLUDE [prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc](../shortdesc/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md)]
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### Related topics
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[About sync setting on Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 devices](http://windows.microsoft.com/windows-10/about-sync-settings-on-windows-10-devices)
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<p>
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