# How To Start Using DuckDuckGo Sync & Backup

## How do I enable Sync & Backup?

If you’re syncing two devices:

1. Make sure you have the DuckDuckGo browser installed on both devices
2. Open the DuckDuckGo browser on each device
3. Go to **Settings** > **Sync & Backup**
4. Select **Sync With Another Device**
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the two devices. If you’re syncing a phone or tablet and a computer:
   - You can use the mobile device to scan the QR code displayed on the computer
   - Otherwise, you can manually enter a code

If you don’t have a second device:

1. Open the DuckDuckGo browser
2. Go to **Settings** > **Sync & Backup**
3. Select **Sync and Back Up This Device**
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup
5. Be sure to save your **Recovery Code** in a safe place

If you’re syncing Duck.ai chats from a 3rd-party browser:

1. Go to Duck.ai in your browser
2. Go to Duck.ai Settings and select **Turn On Sync & Backup**
3. Select **Sync With Another Device**
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup

## Do I have to provide my email address or any other personal information to use Sync & Backup?

No. We designed Sync & Backup to work without any personal information from you.

## Does it cost money to use Sync & Backup?

No, it’s a free feature of the DuckDuckGo browser and Duck.ai.

## What if I have two devices, but neither of them has a camera?

Scanning a QR code is not required to connect to devices. Instead, you can manually enter an alphanumeric code.

1. Open the DuckDuckGo browser on one of your devices
2. Go to **Settings** > **Sync & Backup**
   - Desktop: select **Sync With Another Device** > **View Code**
   - Mobile: select **Sync With Another Device** > **Share Text Code**
3. You’ll have several options for sending this code to your second device, such as email, text message, and notes app
4. On the second device, go to **Settings** > **Sync & Backup**
   - Desktop: select **Enter Code**
   - Mobile: select **Manually Enter Code**
5. Paste the text code from the first device