Managing Manual Re-Synchronization of Browsing Data in Microsoft Edge Managing Microsoft Edge's browsing data is important. Let's walk through how to re-synchronize your data and keep everything consistent across your devices. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT video hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Why Re-Synchronization Matters Microsoft Edge syncs favorites, history, settings, passwords, open tabs, and other profile data across devices. When sync issues occur, you can run into mismatched settings, missing history, or outdated passwords. Next, let's look at the options available to bring everything back into alignment. How To Re-Sync Through Edge The easiest method works directly inside Microsoft Edge. Open the browser, go to Settings, and select Profiles. After that, open the Sync page and click Re-sync. Edge clears the local sync cache and merges your device's browsing data with the data stored on Microsoft servers. This method is best for individual users who want a quick fix without scripts or administrative tools. Administrative Methods To Force Re-Sync IT administrators can also use several Windows tools to enforce synchronization. Method two uses the Registry Editor. Create or open the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Policies\Microsoft\Edge and add the ForceSync DWORD value with a data value of 1. After that, restart Microsoft Edge to apply the change. Next, you can automate the same registry modification through Command Prompt. Running the reg add command with administrator privileges configures the same ForceSync value in a single step. Meanwhile, PowerShell provides a more extensible approach. Two simple commands create the Edge policy key and configure the ForceSync property, allowing administrators to incorporate the change into broader configuration or compliance scripts. Finally, the Group Policy Editor offers a consistent, enterprise-ready method. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge then enable Force synchronization of browser data and do not show the sync consent prompt. Restart Microsoft Edge to apply the policy. This helps ensure consistent behavior across managed endpoints. For more information, check out our official blog post on managing manual re-synchronization of Microsoft Edge's browsing data linked in the description below.