How to Enable Clipboard Syncing in Windows 11

You can synchronize your clipboard between devices if you are running Windows 11 version 23H2 or the most recent releases of the operating system.

Although Windows 10 already has clipboard history, the ability to sync the clipboard across devices has the potential to be a huge game changer.

You can now simply sync your clipboard history across all linked devices with this new capability. Windows 11's clipboard sync feature can improve productivity and streamline your workflow. Since you won't need to perform laborious transfers in order to copy and paste clipboard contents from one device to another, it will also save you time.

It is therefore recommended that you enable clipboard syncing right away if you are running Windows 11 and frequently find yourself needing to manually move the clipboard from one device to another. In order to activate clipboard syncing on Windows 11 machines, follow the easy procedures listed below. Now let's get going.

How to Allow Windows 11 Clipboard Syncing

Make sure Windows 11 is up to date on your PC or laptop in order to activate this new function. Thus, upgrade your operating system and then adhere to the instructions provided below.

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows Key + I button. This will launch Windows 11's Settings app.

2. Select the System tab from the left side menu when the Settings app opens.

3. Scroll down on the right side and

4. On the next screen, enable the toggle for Clipboard History

5. Once enabled, enable the toggle for Sync across your devices toggle as well.

6. Now, from the drop-down menu, select Automatically sync text that I copy or Manually sync text that I copy. It’s recommended to select the automatic sync option

This is how you can enable clipboard syncing using the Windows 11 Settings app.

Use the Local Group Policy Editor to enable clipboard syncing in Windows 11.

In the event that the Windows 11 Settings program is unable to enable clipboard syncing, you can utilize the Local Group Policy Editor to make the capability available. This is what has to be done.

1. In Windows 11 Search, type in Local Group Policy Editor. Then, from the Best Match results, launch the Edit Group Policy app.

2. Select this path to launch the Local Group Policy Editor:

Select Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > OS Policies

 3. Locate and double-click the Allow Clipboard History Policy on the right.

4. On the window that appears, select Enabled. Once selected, click on Apply and then OK.

5. Now double click on the Allow Clipboard Synchronization across devices policy.

6. On the window that appears, select Enabled. Once selected, click on Apply and then OK.

Make sure to restart your Windows 11 computer after modifying the Local Group Policy Editor.

Enable Clipboard Syncing in Windows 11 with Registry Editor

Like the Local Group Policy Editor, you can also use the Registry Editor to enable the clipboard sync feature of Windows 11. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Type in Registry Editor on the Windows 11 search. Next, open the Registry Editor app from the list of best-match results.

2. When the Registry Editor opens, navigate to this path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System

3. Right click on the System folder and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

4. Name the new DWORD Value’s name to AllowCrossDeviceClipboard.

5. Double-click the AllowCrossDeviceClipboard and type 1 on the Value Data field. Once done, click on OK and close the Registry Editor.

Make sure to restart your Windows 11 PC after making the changes. That’s it! This is how you can enable the Clipboard syncing feature of Windows 11 by modifying the Registry file.

How to Enable Clipboard Sync Between Windows & Android/iPhone

Once you enable the clipboard syncing on Windows, you must enable the same feature on your Android/iPhone. Here’s how you can find synced clipboard history of Windows 11 on Android or iPhone.

1. On your iPhone or Android device, download and install the Microsoft Swiftkey AI Keyboard.

2. After installation, select the Account and log in using the Microsoft Account that you use to access your Windows computer.

3. After logging in, select Rich Input by opening the Swiftkey settings.

4. Tap the Clipboard icon on the following screen.

5. Turn on the Sync Clipboard history toggle on the Clipboard.