How to Sync a Laptop Automatically to a Microsoft Account?

In this article, you will learn how to set up an account, so that Microsoft store purchases and bookmarks of your browser and other data can sync automatically. 

Steps to Sync a Laptop to the Microsoft Account

Below are the simple steps that you need to follow to sync your laptop to the Microsoft account automatically. 

Step 1: Open the Start menu on your computer and then select the Settings option. 

Step 2: Choose the Accounts option. 

Step 3: Select your Info. 

Step 4: Choose the option of Sign In with a Microsoft account instead. You can easily find this under Account Settings. 

Step 5: Carry out the instructions appearing on your screen to log in to your Microsoft account or to create a new account. 

By performing the above steps, your will be able to set up the Microsoft account on your laptop. Once you are done, basic Windows data will sync between your devices. This includes bookmarks saved on your Edge browser and purchases you make in the Microsoft Store. 

You can also enhance the ability of your computer to sync automatically simply by installing OneDrive. This also lets you sync files on other devices.  You can also sync documents on the Microsoft office app by subscribing to Office 365. 

Can I Sync My Laptop without a Microsoft Account?

A Microsoft account uses core syncing functions available on Windows OS. This includes Edge browser tabs and bookmarks, Windows Settings, and Microsoft account settings and progress in a few Microsoft games and various other things.

Nevertheless, you can use a Microsoft account for their services as well. You can use Apple's iCloud and Google Drive to save files in the cloud and sync them across devices. There are many MS office alternatives that can sync documents such as Zoho Docs and Google Docs. Web browsers like Firefox and Google Chrome provide their own sync utilities. 

Can I Sync My Laptop with Mobile Devices?

Logging into your laptop with a Microsoft account allows you to sync data between Windows devices. However, it does not provide you with a utility while using a mobile device.

However, you can use a Microsoft app known as Your Phone for setting up sync with an iOS or Android device. Alternately, you can download desired Microsoft apps individually from the Google Play store or the App store.