Google accounts suddenly signing out on Chrome after every restart can feel like a ghost in your browser. It’s frustrating, especially when you’re trying to get work done without constant logins. The good news? This is usually fixable with a simple setting tweak—no cookie clearing or resetting needed.
Let’s get to the heart of it.
1. Check Your Chrome Sync Settings
Sometimes, Chrome forgets your sign-in status because sync settings are misconfigured. This is especially common after updates or when switching devices.
If sync isn’t active for your Google account, Chrome may log you out on restart to keep things secure by default.
2. Disable ‘Sign-in with Google’ Extensions
Third-party extensions that interact with sign-in can sometimes interfere. If an extension is set to automatically log out your account after a session ends, it might be causing the issue.
Go to chrome://extensions and disable any extensions related to Google or authentication.
3. Restart Chrome with ‘Sign-in’ Disabled
This is a quick fix that often works without needing to reconfigure anything else. When you restart Chrome, make sure your sign-in isn’t being forced off by settings.
If the issue persists after trying these steps, it’s likely something deeper—like an account setting or network policy.
Final thoughts
Most of the time, this problem is just a small sync misconfiguration. You don’t need to reset everything or clear cookies to fix it.
Take a moment to check your settings and try restarting Chrome with no extensions enabled. It’s often enough to get you back on track without extra hassle.