Sync Bookmark and Reading List on Microsoft Edge browser

With the previous version of Windows 10 Anniversary Update was released, Microsoft Edge browser supports a few really useful features: one is the extension and the other is synchronous. Currently, you can only sync bookmarks and reading lists between devices.

If you are a Chrome user, you must be familiar with the built-in synchronization feature in your browser and be 'attached' to your Google account. On Chrome browser, all data will be synchronized, including extension settings, auto-fill data, bookmarks, passwords, browsing history and open tabs, .

And of course, all this data will also be synced on any other device using the Google Chrome browser, including Android and iOS, Chromebook, or Mac / Linux devices.

With the previous version of Windows 10 Anniversary Update was released, Microsoft Edge browser supports a few really useful features: one is the extension and the other is synchronous. Currently, you can only sync bookmarks and reading lists between devices.

In the article below, Network Administrator will show you how to synchronize Bookmark and Reading List on Microsoft Edge browser.

1. Set up a Microsoft account

To sync on the Edge browser, the first step is to make sure you're using a Microsoft account to log in on your Windows computer. If you are using a Local account you cannot sync anything.

First click Start , then click Settings to open the Settings window. On the Settings window, find and click on Accounts .

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If you use a Microsoft account, you will see your profile picture and account management link . If you are using a Local account, you will see an option to log in using your Microsoft account.

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After you have logged in all your devices with your Microsoft account, then click Sync your settings under the Accounts menu.

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The screen now displays a list of all the items that you can sync with your Microsoft account. Make sure Internet Explorer settings and other Windows settings are enabled.

2. Activate sync on the Edge browser

After you have completed the above steps, then open the Edge browser on your device and enable device synchronization.

To do this, on the browser window Edge click the 3 dots icon in the top right corner of the screen, then click Settings .

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Next on the Settings window, scroll down to find until you see Account and link Account settings . Note, you will only see this link if you do not use a Microsoft account on the device.

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If the Microsoft account is set up correctly, you will be able to switch to the Sync your favorites option and reading list . Click on the Device sync settings link to open the Sync your settings dialog box.

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On each device you will have to access and activate the sync feature on the Edge browser manually. Even if other devices are logged in with the same Microsoft account.

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Now everything you have saved on the bookmark or reading list will show up on other devices. And you can already access the items.

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Good luck!

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