Data sync
Restriction
You can't sync and recover data across different browsers, for example, Yandex Browser and Google Chrome.
Sync your data to access it across all your devices.
Why sync data?
If you log in to your Yandex ID account and enable data syncing, you'll be able to access your data across all your devices (such as your smartphone, tablet, and computer) where Yandex Browser is installed.
Yandex Browser syncs your passwords and bank card details, bookmarks, personal data, active tabs and tab groups, editor data, and browsing history.
With saving and syncing your data, you can:
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Use the password manager on all your devices. This lets you autofill your passwords, store them in an encrypted vault, and restore access to a site if you forget your master password.
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View tab groups, history, and bookmarks on your devices.
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Recover your passwords, bookmarks, and tabs, even if your device is lost or damaged.
At any time, you can change what data is synced.
How often is data saved?
Data is saved after a short delay each time you make changes. For example, shortly after you bookmark a page on your device, Yandex Browser sends it to the server and simultaneously downloads all the changes that you made on your other devices (starting from the last save).
Is it safe?
Yes, your data is protected. For intermediate data storage, the Yandex server is used. The data is passed to it over a secure channel, while passwords are passed in an encrypted format. The data on the server is protected by the authorization system.
How do I enable data sync?
To sync data to your account:
Warning
To sync tab groups, open the groups menu and select the groups you want to save to the cloud.
Change what data to save and sync
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In the lower-right corner, tap → your profile picture .
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Under Data stored in your account, enable options in such a way that only the data you need is synced:
- If an option is enabled, the corresponding data is available across all your devices.
- If an option is disabled, the data is only saved on this device.
Note
Your cache isn't synced between your devices.
Saving your bank card details is available if the master password is enabled.
Delete saved data
To delete data from the device you're using:
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In the lower-right corner, tap → your profile picture .
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Under Manage your profile, select Delete profile from this device.
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In the window that opens, confirm that you want to delete the profile and related data.
Warning
Any types of data disabled from syncing to your account will be permanently lost when you delete your profile or Yandex Browser. Your account will still retain all synced data. You'll be able to access it from any device where you add a profile linked to that account.
To delete data from your Yandex ID account, follow the guide on Deleting data from the Yandex ID documentation.
Alert
After the data has been deleted from the server, no one can recover it.