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Disable synchronization of data using Microsoft sync services
Supported versions
- On Windows and macOS since 77 or later
Description
Disables data synchronization in Microsoft Edge. This policy also prevents the sync consent prompt from appearing.
This policy disables cloud synchronization only and has no impact on the RoamingProfileSupportEnabled policy.
If you don't set this policy or apply it as recommended, users will be able to turn sync on or off. If you apply this policy as mandatory, users will not be able to turn sync on.
Supported features
- Can be mandatory: Yes
- Can be recommended: Yes
- Dynamic Policy Refresh: Yes
- Per Profile: Yes
- Applies to a profile that is signed in with a Microsoft account: No
Data type
- Boolean
Windows information and settings
Group Policy (ADMX) info
- GP unique name: SyncDisabled
- GP name: Disable synchronization of data using Microsoft sync services
- GP path (Mandatory): Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge
- GP path (Recommended): Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge - Default Settings (users can override)
- GP ADMX file name: MSEdge.admx
Example value
Enabled
Registry settings
- Path (Mandatory): SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
- Path (Recommended): SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\Recommended
- Value name: SyncDisabled
- Value type: REG_DWORD
Example registry value
0x00000001
Mac information and settings
- Preference Key name: SyncDisabled
- Example value:
<true/>