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akhator
Microsoft
Apr 10, 2020Ongoing sync between Microsoft Edge and Chrome - Discussion
Thanks for your feedback requesting the ability to have ongoing sync between Microsoft Edge and Chrome.
While we recognize this need, we’re currently focused on creating great 1st party sync experiences with your Microsoft account and Work or School account. If you are a Chrome user today, you already have option available to import all your data from Chrome to have Microsoft Edge personalized with all your browsing data.
If you are still looking for ongoing sync between Microsoft Edge and Chrome, please share some more details about your scenario.
- Why would you like an ongoing sync between the two? What problem would it solve for you?
- Do you expect to leverage this ongoing sync only for a short period of time (for instance during initial assessment of Microsoft Edge) or for long period (continue to use multiple browsers)?
- How would the absence of this ability change your perspective on Microsoft Edge adoption?
- Would the creation of a Chrome extension fulfil your requirement?
We will keep you updated as we better understand the needs of our community.
Thanks everyone for sharing your perspective on this topic. It is really helpful to see the sentiments and thoughts towards such a possibility. Please consider this thread closed for now. Stay assured, we are paying attention to everyone's requirements and concerns and are committed to doing the right thing for all of you.
- Lewis_ButlerCopper Contributor
- Why would you like an ongoing sync between the two? What problem would it solve for you?
I use Chrome at home and Edge at work, but I work from both locations. Auto-sync would eliminate having to install more than one browser on either system while maintaining the ability to use either platform for work or personal activity.
- Do you expect to leverage this ongoing sync only for a short period of time (for instance during initial assessment of Microsoft Edge) or for long period (continue to use multiple browsers)?
Definitely long term; there are features of both browsers and their supporting infrastructure that I like, but their divergent nature means either abandoning one or the other, in lieu of an ongoing sync feature.
- How would the absence of this ability change your perspective on Microsoft Edge adoption?
I really like the new Edge, but I'm already advocating for a solution that allows our workforce to switch seamlessly from the office to a remote work environment without changing their preferences or work habits. This sync feature would eliminate a major user irritant.
- Would the creation of a Chrome extension fulfil your requirement?
Possibly; the technical implementation isn't as important as the functional use. However, an extension might be viewed as less secure than an integrated background function of the browser.
- MRC2015Copper Contributor
The only thing that bothers me is the bookmark, for the password, I use the free version of LastPass.
If Microsoft brings an extension to chrome store that syncs the bookmark b/w edge to Chrome (visa versa) real-time that would be amazing.
Com'on Microsoft do this already.
- njaraniainaCopper Contributor
1) I've always used Chrome and I still want to use it for some reason. I want to use both Chrome and Edge together. I would like an ongoing sync not one time only.
There are also many extensions' data I accumulated over years in Chrome and I don't want to loose them. In any case, I may always use Chrome somewhere. So I'd like them to be able to sync.
2) I expect to leverage it for long period
3) YES, today, I tried to switch to Edge but this is a deal breaker. I don't want to let Chrome 100%. So I imported my current data to edge then I stopped and searched online and now I'm here. I will not switch until it's solved.
If it was possible to sync Chrome with Microsoft account it would have solved my problem.
4) yes a Chrome extension that would sync my stuffs to Microsoft account would be ok.
5) BUT I DON'T WANT BOOKMARKS ONLY. I'm really willing to sync everything not just bookmarks. There are already many 3rd party solutions for bookmarks.
Thank you, I'll switch when it's ready.
- Aaron HallBrass Contributor
akhator Allow me to throw my comments to echo a lot of others here in saying that I very much want the ability to sync via Google account sync. I use a Chromebook at home, a Windows laptop for work, and an Android phone. I use Chrome a lot, obviously, but even I freely admit that ad blocking SUCKS on Android with stock Chrome browser. As a result, I enjoy using Edge instead. I have a boatload of bookmarks, passwords, and frankly I just don't want to manually sync. I like the prospect of syncing my Google account data, because a) it's all Chromium, after all, and b) I should just be able to have one account to rule them all and know that whatever computer I'm on, whatever browser I use, that data is there for me.
- Aaron JonesCopper Contributor
akhator
The key feature I am looking for is ongoing and perpetual sync of passwords between Microsoft Edge and Chrome. The reason I am looking for this functionality is that Edge for Android is not able seamlessly pass credentials to Android apps. Only passwords stored within Chrome can be auto-filled in Android apps. While I use Edge on both Windows and Android devices as my primary browser, I must maintain the Chrome password store for apps and services I use on my Android device. - collor53Copper Contributor
Hi.
I have been a google chrome and firefox user for years.
I am a student at a nearby community college. Their system is not compatible with Microsoft edge.
I just noticed a "not syncing" message in the upper right corner of my gmail window.
What is going on?
Thank you.
Colin
- It appears that you're not logged in. you need a Microsoft account to sync with Microsoft Edge, just like you use Google account to sync Google chrome.
the good thing is, Microsoft lets you create a Microsoft account using your Gmail account too.
- snahLCopper Contributor
I'd appreciate to safely sync personal credentials between Edge and Chrome.
By synchronizing "everything" the two might as well get married. I don't think this to be a good idea.
How about separating the options to sync? Some only want to sync Bookmarks others want extensions only (or in addition to Bookmarks) and yet others want to sync everything.
My preference is to keep them options apart, if ever possible.Sync as much as you can, but please give the users the freedom to choose from what they want to be synchronized.
- ZarehCopper Contributor
Perhaps MS could contribute code to the xBrowserSync project on GitHub to help ramp up its Edge/Chromium support. Right now, their FAQ says Edge support due in v1.6.0, but they're only on v1.1.12 at the moment.
I love the fact that xBrowserSync lets anyone host a public sync service--or run a private one for themselves--no Google/MS/etc. account required! It even respects the browser's built-in bookmarks UI, and adds notes, tags, and search to boot. This is a terrific solution, from a user perspective. Check it out!
So really, the solution's already there. It just needs a bit of help to get the Edge support done sooner.
This would be a win-win-win for the Edge community, xBrowserSync, and MS.
Lastly, I think a non-affiliated, OSS sync solution would make it much easier for people to switch to Edge. For instance, I still use Chrome quite a bit and it remains the source of truth for my bookmarks. Having to keep importing bookmarks to Edge is an obstacle, and it means I can't really use Edge to add bookmarks. It forces me into an all-or-nothing choice, or worse: bookmarks scattered across browsers!
P.S. They could also use help getting an iOS solution out--right now they only have an Andriod app.
- bobber85Copper Contributor
I would use an auto sync from Edge to Chrome. I use Edge for all my work related items and keep Chrome for personal, mostly because I use Google OS at home, and do a lot of work from my Chromebook when I'm not in the office. I did search for Edge in the Google Play store, but did not see it - that would be an option too instead of doing a bookmark merge/sync. akhator
- DanTheMan827Copper Contributor
akhator A browser extension would work, but I feel that synchronization in the cloud would probably be the best option for users.
A use-case would be if people have Chromebooks but want to use Edge on their desktop.
It's an odd combination for sure.