How to Save Tabs Before Closing Chrome and Restore Lost Ones

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Use Built-In Chrome Feature to Reopen Tabs Automatically

Google Chrome has a native feature to open the last used tabs automatically. Present under the Startup settings in Chrome, you must enable the Continue where you left off setting. To enable this feature, follow these steps:

Note: It will only work when you open Chrome again for the first time.

Step 1:OpenChrome Settingsby clicking on the three-dot icon at the top.

Step 2:Scroll down and select theOn Startuptab. Once in the menu, check the boxforContinue where you left off.

Now, whenever you reopen Chrome, your last open tabs will open automatically.

Retrieve Lost Chrome Tabs From the Recently Closed Tabs List

This method will help you restore Google Chrome tabs after a restart, shutdown, or crash.

Step 1:Click on thethree-dot iconat the top in Chrome and hover your mouse over theHistoryoption.

Step 2:Here, you will see various options, indicating the number of tabs open in the previous session. Click on thesessionyou want to restore.

Pro Tip:Use Ctrl + Shift + T (Windows) or Command + Shift + T (macOS) keyboard shortcuts to restore the last closed tabs.

Restore Lost Tabs From Chrome History

If Chrome doesn’t show you the list of recently opened tabs, you must check your history. UseCtrl + H(Windows) orCommand + H(macOS) keyboard shortcuts to open History in Chrome.

When you find your links, open them. This will open the link in the same tab. You can also right-click on thelinkand selectOpen in a new tabto continue browsing your History.

Restore Chrome Tabs From Mobile

If you have logged in with a Google account in Chrome and enabledChrome sync, you may retrieve your lost tabs. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenChromeon Android or iOS. Ensure to use the same email account as the one registered on Chrome on your PC.

Step 2:Tap on thethree-dot iconat the top and selectRecent Tabs. Here, you will find a list of open tabs on other devices.

Step 3:Check for the ones opened on your PC. Open the tabs on your mobile and send them to your computer using theSend to Device feature.

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Last updated on 26 July, 2024

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