How to Clear Your Browsing History Online
Clear your browsing history to remove traces of the websites you visited from your computer or phone.
Steps
- 1
Open your web browser
and click the three dots or lines in the top right corner. This opens the main menu.
- 2
Find the History option
in the menu. In Chrome it says "History," in Safari it is under the History menu at the top.
- 3
Click "Clear browsing data"
or "Clear History" from the history menu. A pop up window appears with options.
- 4
Select a time range
like "Last hour" or "All time" to choose how much history to delete. Pick "All time" for a full clean.
- 5
Check the boxes for the data you want to clear
including browsing history, cookies, and cached files. Then click the clear button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does clearing history remove my passwords?Show
No, clearing history does not delete saved passwords. You need to clear them separately in your browser password settings.
Will clearing history log me out of websites?Show
Clearing cookies logs you out of most websites. You will need to sign in again the next time you visit them.
Can my internet provider still see my history?Show
Yes, your internet provider can still see the sites you visit. A VPN is needed to hide that information from your provider.
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