{"id":3017,"date":"2021-10-10T12:15:27","date_gmt":"2021-10-10T06:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=3017"},"modified":"2022-08-02T18:41:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T13:11:29","slug":"fix-google-chrome-sync-paused-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3017\/fix-google-chrome-sync-paused-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Fix Google Chrome Sync Paused Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-chrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Chrome<\/a> syncs bookmarks, passwords, history, and more data across devices. But at times, the Chrome sync gets paused automatically. That&#8217;s when we need to sign in with our Google account again which can be really annoying to do every time the sync halts. If you, too, are facing the Google Chrome sync not working problem then you have landed in the right place. Here, I have provided some tried and tested ways to fix issues with sync in the Chrome browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related | <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2864\/use-multiple-google-profiles-simultaneously-in-chrome\/\">How to Use Multiple Google Profiles Simultaneously in Chrome<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65bc604bc4d6b\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65bc604bc4d6b\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3017\/fix-google-chrome-sync-paused-problem\/#Fix_Issues_With_Sync_in_Chrome\" title=\"Fix Issues With Sync in Chrome\">Fix Issues With Sync in Chrome<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3017\/fix-google-chrome-sync-paused-problem\/#1_Resume_Sync\" title=\"1. Resume Sync \">1. Resume Sync <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3017\/fix-google-chrome-sync-paused-problem\/#2_Keep_Sync_on_When_You_Quit_or_Restart_Chrome\" title=\"2. Keep Sync on When You Quit or Restart Chrome\">2. Keep Sync on When You Quit or Restart Chrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3017\/fix-google-chrome-sync-paused-problem\/#3_Clear_Cache_and_Cookies\" title=\"3. Clear Cache and Cookies\">3. Clear Cache and Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3017\/fix-google-chrome-sync-paused-problem\/#4_Allow_Cookies_for_Google_Accounts\" title=\"4. Allow Cookies for Google Accounts\">4. Allow Cookies for Google Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3017\/fix-google-chrome-sync-paused-problem\/#5_Reset_Google_Chrome\" title=\"5. Reset Google Chrome\">5. Reset Google Chrome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3017\/fix-google-chrome-sync-paused-problem\/#Resolved_Google_Chrome_Sync_Paused_Problem\" title=\"(Resolved) Google Chrome Sync Paused Problem\">(Resolved) Google Chrome Sync Paused Problem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Issues_With_Sync_in_Chrome\"><\/span>Fix Issues With Sync in Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chrome-Sync-is-Paused.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chrome-Sync-is-Paused.png 508w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Chrome-Sync-is-Paused-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Resume_Sync\"><\/span>1. Resume Sync <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Chrome shows <strong>Paused<\/strong> text on your profile icon, it means that the sync has been suspended due to some reason. To very first fix would be to try resuming it, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Tap on your profile icon, you will see Sync is off with a button to Turn on sync. Tap it and log in with your Google account and password if asked to log in and enable synchronization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Turn-on-sync-in-Chrome.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome Sync Not Working\" class=\"wp-image-3026\" width=\"287\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Turn-on-sync-in-Chrome.jpg 574w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Turn-on-sync-in-Chrome-261x300.jpg 261w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Once you are logged in, a Turn on sync prompt will appear. Tap on <strong>Yes, I&#8217;m in<\/strong> to turn on sync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Yes-Im-in.jpg\" alt=\"Fix Google Chrome Sync Paused Problem\" class=\"wp-image-3027\" width=\"510\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Yes-Im-in.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Yes-Im-in-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Yes-Im-in-768x673.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the above two steps will resume sync on Google Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Keep_Sync_on_When_You_Quit_or_Restart_Chrome\"><\/span>2. Keep Sync on When You Quit or Restart Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of Chrome users face the issue wherein sync automatically gets turned off every time they close Chrome. If you are facing any such issue, then follow the below steps to change the cookies settings and rectify the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Tap on the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> icon from the top right corner and then tap on <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Settings.png\" alt=\"Settings\" class=\"wp-image-494\" width=\"363\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Settings.png 726w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Settings-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Under settings, go to <strong>Privacy and security <\/strong>settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Privacy-Security-526x1024.png\" alt=\"Privacy and security \" class=\"wp-image-495\" width=\"263\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Privacy-Security-526x1024.png 526w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Privacy-Security-154x300.png 154w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Privacy-Security.png 566w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Now click on <strong>Cookies and other site data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cookies-1024x490.png\" alt=\"Google Chrome Sync Paused Problem\" class=\"wp-image-496\" width=\"512\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cookies-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cookies-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cookies-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cookies.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Scroll down to find the option called <strong>Clear cookies and site data when you close all windows<\/strong>. If the toggle is on for you, turn it off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Turn-off-Clear-Cookies-data-when-you-quit-Chrome-1024x231.png\" alt=\"Clear cookies and site data when you close all windows\" class=\"wp-image-3022\" width=\"512\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Turn-off-Clear-Cookies-data-when-you-quit-Chrome-1024x231.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Turn-off-Clear-Cookies-data-when-you-quit-Chrome-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Turn-off-Clear-Cookies-data-when-you-quit-Chrome-768x173.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Turn-off-Clear-Cookies-data-when-you-quit-Chrome.png 1364w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When this option is enabled, Chrome automatically clears cookies and data every time you close Chrome. It also signs you out of most sites including Google causing the sync to turn off. Once you turn it off, Chrome will not clear cookies and site data upon exit and sync will work flawlessly on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Clear_Cache_and_Cookies\"><\/span>3. Clear Cache and Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tried the above two fixes but the issue still persists? Try clearing cache and cookies in Chrome using the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Browsing-Data-856x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Browsing data to fix Chrome Sync Not Working\" class=\"wp-image-2996\" width=\"428\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Browsing-Data-856x1024.jpg 856w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Browsing-Data-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Browsing-Data-768x919.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Browsing-Data.jpg 1028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Type <strong>chrome:\/\/settings\/clearBrowserData<\/strong> in Chrome address and hit enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: On the Clear browsing data page, select <strong>Advanced<\/strong> and check all the options including <strong>Browsing history<\/strong>, <strong>Download history<\/strong>, <strong>Cookies, and other site data<\/strong>, <strong>Cached images and files<\/strong>, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Finally, tap on <strong>Clear data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the above steps will clear the browsing history. Once done, log in with your Google account and the sync paused problem will get fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Allow_Cookies_for_Google_Accounts\"><\/span>4. Allow Cookies for Google Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google account keeps the Chrome sync active across all devices. It uses cookies for the same. To fix the Chrome sync pause problem, allow cookies for the Google account page, as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Open Google Chrome and tap on the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> icon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Among the menu options tap on <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Settings.png\" alt=\"Settings\" class=\"wp-image-494\" width=\"363\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Settings.png 726w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Settings-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Under settings head over to <strong>Privacy and security<\/strong> settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Privacy-Security-526x1024.png\" alt=\"Privacy and security\" class=\"wp-image-495\" width=\"263\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Privacy-Security-526x1024.png 526w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Privacy-Security-154x300.png 154w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Privacy-Security.png 566w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Under privacy and security settings, go to <strong>Cookies and other site data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cookies-1024x490.png\" alt=\"Cookies and other site data\" class=\"wp-image-496\" width=\"512\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cookies-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cookies-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cookies-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cookies.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5<\/strong>: Now, head over to <strong>Customised behaviors<\/strong> and then <strong>Sites that can always use cookies<\/strong>. Tap on <strong>add<\/strong> to add a specific website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Customize-Behaviour-1024x276.jpg\" alt=\"Sites that can always use cookies\" class=\"wp-image-3023\" width=\"512\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Customize-Behaviour-1024x276.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Customize-Behaviour-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Customize-Behaviour-768x207.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Customize-Behaviour.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6<\/strong>: A pop-up box will appear with a box to enter a site URL. Enter <strong>accounts.google.com<\/strong> and tap on <strong>Add<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/accounts.google.com_-1024x437.jpg\" alt=\"accounts.google.com\" class=\"wp-image-3024\" width=\"512\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/accounts.google.com_-1024x437.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/accounts.google.com_-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/accounts.google.com_-768x328.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/accounts.google.com_.jpg 1026w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Always allowing cookies for the Google account page will fix the sync paused problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reset_Google_Chrome\"><\/span>5. Reset Google Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the above solutions fix the sync problem in Chrome, I would advise you to reset the Chrome browser. Doing so will reset the startup page, new tab page, and other settings you might have changed. All you need to do is follow the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Type <strong>chrome:\/\/settings\/reset<\/strong> in the Chrome address bar and hit enter. You will directly land on the Google Chrome reset settings option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Tap on <strong>Restore settings to their original defaults<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome-1024x279.jpg\" alt=\"Fix Chrome Sync Not Working\" class=\"wp-image-194\" width=\"512\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome-1024x279.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome-768x209.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome-1536x419.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome.jpg 1892w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Give the final confirmation by tapping <strong>Reset settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome-Settings-1024x551.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Chrome settings to Fix Sync Not Working Problem\" class=\"wp-image-195\" width=\"512\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome-Settings-1024x551.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome-Settings-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome-Settings-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Reset-Chrome-Settings.jpg 1156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have reset Chrome, log in with your Google account, and the sync problem will likely go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolved_Google_Chrome_Sync_Paused_Problem\"><\/span>(Resolved) Google Chrome Sync Paused Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These were some common ways you can fix the Google Chrome sync paused problem. If the sync gets turned off every time you close Chrome, change cookies settings. Clearing cache and cookies may also help in fixing the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas, for a lot of users, allowing cookies for the Google account page can fix the problem. Lastly, if none of the ways work try resetting Chrome. Anyways, which of the above-mentioned way worked for you to get rid of the Chrome sync pause problem? Drop a comment below to let us know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Chrome syncs bookmarks, passwords, history, and more data across devices. But at times, the Chrome sync gets paused automatically. That&#8217;s when we need to sign in with our Google account again which can be really annoying to do every time the sync halts. 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