How to Save Tabs Before Closing Chrome and Restore Lost Ones

Quick Tips

• Use Ctrl + Shift + D (Windows) or Command + Shift + D (macOS) keyboard shortcuts to bookmark all the open tabs. You can then reopen them at your convenience.
• You can install the Session Buddy Chrome extension to save your open tabs. The service doesn’t hog up any resources and can open all your saved tabs with the press of a button.

Use Built-In Chrome Feature to Reopen Tabs Automatically

Google Chrome comes with a native feature to open the last used tabs automatically. Present under the Startup settings in Chrome, you need to enable the ‘Continue where you left off’ setting. Do note that it will only work when you open Chrome again for the first time. To enable this feature, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Chrome Settings by clicking on the three-dot icon at the top.

Step 2: Scroll down and select the On Startup tab. Once in the menu, check the box next to Continue where you left off.

Now, whenever you reopen Chrome, your last open tabs will open automatically.

Retrieve Lost Chrome Tabs From Recently Closed Tabs List

This method will help you to restore Google Chrome tabs after a restart, shutdown, or even a crash.

Step 1: Click on the three-dot icon at the top in Chrome and hover your mouse over the History option.

Step 2: Here, you will see various options, indicating the number of tabs open in the previous session. Click on the session that you want to restore.

Pro Tip: Use Ctrl + Shift + T (Windows) or Command + Shift + T (macOS) keyboard shortcuts to restore the last closed tabs.

Restore Lost Tabs From Chrome History

If Chrome doesn’t show you the list of recently opened tabs, you will have to check your history. Use Ctrl + H (Windows) or Command + H (macOS) keyboard shortcuts to open History in Chrome.

When you find your links, click on them to open them. This will open the link in the same tab. You can also right-click on the link and select Open in a new tab to continue browsing through your History.

Restore Chrome Tabs From Mobile

If you have logged in with a Google account in Chrome and enabled Chrome sync, you might be able to retrieve your lost tabs. Here’s how.

Step 1: Open Chrome on Android or iOS. Make sure you are using the same email account as the one registered on Chrome on your PC.

Step 2: Tap on the three-dot icon at the top and select Recent Tabs. Here, you will find a list of open tabs on other devices.

Step 3: Check for the ones opened on your PC. Open the tabs on your mobile and, using the Send to Device feature, send them to your computer.