You can restore your browser settings in Shift at any time. You might need to do this if apps or extensions you installed changed your settings without your knowledge. Your saved bookmarks and passwords won't be deleted or changed.
- On your computer, open Shift
- At the top right, click the gear icon to open the Quick Settings drawer
- Click ‘Advanced Settings’ at the bottom of the drawer
- Select ‘Reset Settings’ from the sidebar
- Select ‘Restore Settings to their original defaults’
- Confirm you’d like to proceed in the modal that appears by clicking ‘Reset Settings’
These steps won't provide a full reset. For example, some settings like fonts or accessibility won't be deleted.
What changes when you restore your settings
On your Shift profile, the following settings will change to the default on all devices where you're signed in:
- Default search engine: Learn how to set your default search engine
- Homepage and tabs
- The new tab page
- Tabs you have pinned
- Content settings (like letting a site show you pop-ups or use your microphone)
- Cookies and site data (like items in an online shopping cart)
- Extensions and themes: Learn more about extensions
Troubleshoot reset problems
Sometimes, programs that you install can change your Shift settings without you knowing. For your safety, the browser checks if your settings have been changed every time you launch Shift. If Shift notices that something’s not right in your settings, it will automatically go back to the original settings.
Settings that might automatically get reset:
- Default search engine
- Homepage
- Startup pages
- Pinned tabs
- Extensions
Shift will still reset your settings if you’re not signed in to Shift. If you’re signed in to Shift, you’ll still see your usual settings.
If you encounter any issues resetting settings or have questions, please reach out to our Support Team.