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Clear browser history

Remove the list of websites visited in Microsoft Edge.

Windows 11About 3 minutes8 steps · 8 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 8

Open Microsoft Edge

Select Microsoft Edge on the taskbar.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example screen with open microsoft edge highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Microsoft Edge

Select Microsoft Edge on the taskbar.

Example screen with open microsoft edge highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open the menu

Select the three dots at the top right of Edge.

Example screen with open the menu highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open Settings

Select Settings.

Example Microsoft Edge screen with Settings highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open privacy

Choose Privacy, search and services.

Example Settings screen with Privacy, search and services highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Choose what to clear

Under Clear browsing data, choose Choose what to clear.

Example Privacy screen with Choose what to clear highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Choose the time range

Open the Time range menu and choose how far back to clear.

Example screen with choose the time range highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Tick Browsing history

Make sure Browsing history is ticked.

Example Clear browsing data screen with Browsing history highlighted.
Step 7

STEP 8

Select Clear now

Example screen with select clear now highlighted.
Step 8

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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