Make your StartMeStick experience faster and easier by syncing your bookmarks, passwords, extensions, and more.

What is Chrome Sync and Why You Want It

When you use the StartMeStick, it runs a fast and secure operating system with Google Chrome as the browser. Chrome Sync backs up your bookmarks, saved passwords, autofill info, and more to your Google Account, so you can access them from any device - including the StartMeStick.

If you turn on Chrome Sync you’ll be able to save:

• Your bookmarks

• Saved passwords

• Autofill details (like your address and phone number)

• Open tabs from your other devices

• Extensions (like ad blockers or password managers)

• Your browsing history

This means Chrome on your StartMeStick will look and feel just like the Chrome you're used to, without having to set everything up from scratch.

Index:

Turning On Chrome Sync

Accessing Chrome Sync on StartMeStick

Privacy Note

Turning on Chrome Sync

Before you begin:

You will need a Google account to turn on Sync.  If you don't have one, you can create a free one here.

Turning on Chrome Sync:

1. On your desktop, open the Chrome browser and click the profile icon in the top right-hand corner:
   
   
   

2. Sign in to Chrome with your Google Account:
   
3. After signing in, you’ll see a message: “Turn on sync?” → Click Yes, I’m in.
   
   
   
4. You're all set! All your bookmarks, passwords, and extensions will now be saved using Chrome Sync. 

Accessing Chrome Sync on StartMeStick

Before you begin:

Launch the StartMeStick.  If you're not sure how, check out our instructions: 

• Instructions for Windows
• Instructions for Mac

Signing in to Chrome Sync:

1. Click on the Chrome browser in the taskbar at the bottom left-hand corner of your screen:
   
   
   
2. Click on the Profile icon at the top right corner, and sign in using the same Google account:
   
   
   
3. After signing in, you’ll see a message: “Turn on sync?” again → Click Yes, I’m in.
   
   
   
4. Your saved bookmarks, passwords, and extensions should now appear on your Chrome browser! 

Privacy Note

If you choose to turn on Chrome Sync during your StartMeStick session, then the StartMeStick will not and cannot prevent Google from collecting your data and attaching your browsing activity to your Google account.