Wait for the save status
Supported research collections and preferences use your signed-in account. A change can be visible on the current device before the server has accepted it. Check the save or sync notice before closing the browser or switching devices.
If a network error leaves changes pending, the sync notice provides Retry sync and a way to download pending changes. Keep that copy before discarding data or clearing browser storage.
Handle a conflicting edit
The conflict control does not automatically merge two different versions. Do not assume the last screen you saw was the version saved on the server.
- Stop editing when a notice says your account changed or another device has a newer version.
- Download pending changes from the notice if you need to preserve edits made on this device.
- Use the saved cloud version only after reviewing the confirmation that local pending edits will be discarded.
- Reload and check your account identity before continuing.
Import older device-only research
Account settings has an Import research saved on this device section. Review the detected groups and confirm that the records belong to you before importing, especially on a shared computer. Existing groups may be kept unchanged; the result message explains what was imported or skipped. The original browser data is preserved.