Microsoft Edge Adds Google Account Sign-In for Sync

*Microsoft's browser now accepts standard Google credentials on Windows and macOS, letting users sync data without a Microsoft account.*

Microsoft Edge version 150 introduces support for signing in with a Google account. The change removes the prior requirement to use a Microsoft account for browser sync on Windows and macOS.

Users can now connect their existing Google credentials directly in Edge. Bookmarks, passwords, and other synced data transfer without manual import from Chrome.

The rollout began this week. Three independent reports confirm the feature appears in the current stable channel for both desktop platforms.

No further technical details on data handling or encryption were released by Microsoft.

Why it matters

The update lowers the barrier for Chrome users who have considered switching browsers. Sync friction has long been cited as a reason to stay with Google’s own browser; removing the Microsoft account step addresses that directly.

It also signals a pragmatic shift at Microsoft. Rather than pushing its own identity system exclusively, the company now meets users where their accounts already exist. Whether this leads to broader adoption remains to be seen, but the immediate effect is fewer steps between a Google-heavy workflow and Edge.

The change applies only to the listed platforms and version. Mobile support and further rollout timing were not addressed in the available reports.

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Sources:

• Neowin
• Windows Central
• Thurrott

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