how to delete browsing history

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The exact steps depend on which browser and device you use, but the process is very similar across them. Below are quick instructions for the most common browsers.

Google Chrome

  • On a computer: Open Chrome, click the three dots in the top-right corner, go to “History,” then “History” again, and choose “Clear browsing data.” Pick a time range (like “Last hour” or “All time”), make sure “Browsing history” is checked, and confirm to delete.
  • On a phone: Open Chrome, tap the three dots, tap “History,” then “Clear browsing data,” choose the time range and data types (like browsing history), then tap “Clear data.”

Microsoft Edge

  • Open Edge, click the three dots in the top-right, then go to “Settings.”
  • Select “Privacy, search, and services,” find “Clear browsing data,” click “Choose what to clear,” pick a time range, tick “Browsing history,” and click “Clear now.”

Mozilla Firefox

  • On a computer: Open Firefox, click the menu button (three lines), go to “History,” then “Clear recent history.” Choose a time range and ensure “Browsing & download history” is selected, then clear it.
  • On mobile: Open Firefox, go to the menu, find “History” or “Delete browsing data,” pick a time range, select browsing history, and confirm.

Safari

  • On Mac: Open Safari, click “History” in the top menu, then “Clear History.” Choose how far back to clear (e.g., “the last hour” or “all history”) and confirm.
  • On iPhone/iPad: Go to Settings > Safari and tap “Clear History and Website Data,” then confirm.

If you say which browser and device you’re using (for example “Chrome on Android” or “Safari on iPhone”), a more precise step‑by‑step set of instructions can be provided.