How to Sync Brave Browser Across Devices - Brave

To sync Brave browser across devices, open Brave on each device, navigate to Settings > Sync, and create or join a Brave Sync Chain using your recovery code or QR code method. This enables cross-platform sync of bookmarks, passwords, autofill data, and browser history across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS installations.

Setting Up Your Sync Chain

Begin by launching Brave 1.85.111 on your primary device. Select the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and choose Settings. Navigate to the Sync section and select "Set up Sync." You'll be presented with two options: start a new Sync Chain or join an existing one. If starting fresh, Brave generates a unique recovery code displayed as text and a QR code.

Save this recovery code securely—it's required for adding additional devices to your sync chain.

Adding Additional Devices

On your second or additional device, open Brave and access Settings > Sync. Choose "Enter a Sync Code" and input your recovery code, or use the camera to scan the QR code from your primary device. The device synchronization process begins immediately. Brave syncs bookmarks, saved passwords, autofill information, and browsing history without requiring a password or email address.

This privacy-first approach keeps your data encrypted end-to-end.

Managing Synced Content

Once devices are linked through the Sync Chain, updates on one device propagate to all connected devices within minutes. You can remove devices from your sync chain anytime through Settings > Sync > Manage Sync Chain. Removing a device breaks the connection but doesn't delete local data from that device.

Brave's device synchronization works across all supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The recovery code method eliminates the need for account creation, reducing tracking vectors while maintaining cross-device functionality.

For optimal results, keep Brave updated to the latest version and ensure internet connectivity on all devices during sync operations.