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How to synchronize the clipboard between Windows and Android

Windows and Android are now easily linked through various methods. You can control Android on Windows, or synchronize the clipboard between Windows and Android for convenience in your work. Below is a guide on how to synchronize the clipboard between Windows and Android.

 

Use Windows Phone Link to sync the clipboard.

Windows Phone Link is an application that helps connect your Android devices and computer, including syncing clipboard data.

Step 1:

First, open the Phone Link application on your computer, then go to Settings > Features > Cross-device, copy and paste the settings , and activate this option .

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Step 2:

Open the Phone Link Android app and log in with the same Phone Link account you used on your computer. Next, access the SwiftKey Keyboard app settings . Tap the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of the keyboard. Then select the settings icon and enable clipboard synchronization in the keyboard settings.

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Note that you need to enable clipboard history mode on Windows .

When you copy something from your phone, it will appear in your computer's keyboard history. Press the Windows key + V to access it.

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Lesley Montoya
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Update 24 January 2026