What browsing data can I delete in Microsoft Edge? How do I clear my browsing history? How do I clear browsing data on my device? You can view and clear your Microsoft Edge browsing history stored on a single device, across all synced devices, and in the cloud. You may choose to clear your browsing history at any time.

Microsoft Edge will delete your browsing history, cookies, and site data, as well as passwords, addresses, and form data when you close all InPrivate windows. You can start a new InPrivate session by selecting Settings and more on a computer or Tabs on a mobile device. Microsoft Edge also has features to help you and your content stay safe online.

Learn how to access, share, or clear your Microsoft search history through the privacy dashboard.

To clear all of your search history, on the Search History page, under Manage or clear your search history, select Clear all. This deletes any search history on this device.

You can view and delete your browsing activity at any time If you're signed into Microsoft Edge using a Microsoft account, you can manage your browsing history, apps and service activity, and device details you've shared with us by visiting account.microsoft.com.

Select the Browsing history check box and select Clear. For more info, see View and delete browser history in Microsoft Edge. How do I share my browsing history or diagnostic data with Microsoft? Sharing your diagnostic data with Microsoft —including your browsing history—helps us troubleshoot problems and improve our services.

One of the Windows Security app features is protection history, which provides a comprehensive list of actions that Microsoft Defender Antivirus has taken on your behalf, potentially unwanted apps that have been removed, and key services that are turned off.

Note If you have previous activity history stored in the cloud before Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, January 23, 2024-KB5034204 update, you can use the Clear activity history button to delete previously stored data in the cloud. Otherwise, your activity history will be automatically deleted within 30 days from when your data was last synced to the cloud.

Find out why Microsoft collects your search history, how to view and clear your search history, and which search data appears on the privacy dashboard.

Learn how to export or delete your search history in Hotmail, Outlook.com, or Outlook on the web.