How to Disable ‘Send to Your Devices’ in Google Chrome

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How to Remove the Send to Your Devices Option on Desktop

Step 1:OpenGoogle Chromeon your Windows or Mac computer.

Step 2: Once launched, click thethree dotsin the upper-right corner. From the drop-down menu, clickSettings.

Step 2:Under the People section, click theSync and Google servicesoption.

Step 3:Now, click the option labeledManage what you sync.

Step 4: Under ‘Manage what you sync,’ click onCustomize sync.

Step 5:Finally, scroll down to toggle off theOpen Tabs.

This should disable ‘Send to Your Devices.’ Do note that the device may still appear on your other devices when initiating ‘Send to Your Devices,’ but any tabs that you send will not show up.

Also Read:How to disable Efficiency mode for Google Chrome on Windows 11

How to Stop Chrome From Sharing Tabs Between Devices on Mobile

Note: The steps are the same for both Android and iOS. However, for demonstration, we are going with Android.

Step 1:LaunchGoogle Chrome. Then, tap on thethree-dot iconat the top right.

Step 2: From the drop-down menu, selectSettings> tap onSync.

Step 3:On the next screen, toggle offSync everything. Finally, from the list of sync settings, uncheck the box forOpen Tabs.

Now, when you launch Chrome again, you should no longer see the ‘Send to Your Devices’ option whenever you attempt to share a webpage in Chrome. Furthermore, webpages sent from other devices will also not show up.

FAQs

No, disabling ‘Send to Your Devices’ does not affect other Chrome syncing features. Chrome syncing for bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings will continue to work independently.

Yes, you can still share content between devices, but using alternative methods such as email, messaging apps, or syncing through cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox.

No, disabling ‘Send to Your Devices’ should not affect other forms of data syncing, such as bookmarks, history, and preferences, which are managed through Chrome Sync. It only affects the specific feature of sharing content between devices.

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Last updated on 23 August, 2024

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