Firefox, Chrome,and Edge sync allows you to sync browser bookmarks, passwords, and history between computers or backup and restore to a new computer.
Firefox
Click the menu button at the upper right, click "Sign into Firefox" (see below)
Next Select "Sign into Firefox/Turn on Sync"
Enter your email address
Follow the instructions to setup a Firefox account.
- Feel free to use your gmail password when setting up this account.
- Make sure all checkboxes are checked, click "Create Account"
Chrome
Click the profile icon at the upper right, select Turn On Sync (see below)
Type your city gmail address (if necessary) and click continue
Select "LINK DATA" when prompted
Click "YES I'M IN"
Edge
Click the profile icon at the upper right, select Sign In
Select Microsoft Account, then Continue
To the right of No Account? Click "Create One!"
Follow the steps to create an account. Please note - you may not be able to use your City Gmail account to register. If you are unable to create a new @outlook.com email address such as your name_northampton.
Once complete Edge should sign you in or you may have to return to step1 to sign in with your new Microsoft account.
(Optional) Confirm if browser sync is setup correctly and synchronizing:
- If your our email address is listed in the sync settings you should be all set. (example below)
- please note: if the status is "paused" "disabled" or a status indicating it is not synchronizing your browser data is not synchronizing and will not backup.
Firefox:
Chrome:
Edge:
