Sometimes survival means erasing the trail. If you’re researching support or documenting abuse, even your browser history can put you at risk. This guide teaches you how to clean up your digital tracks, fast — so you can stay safe without raising alarms.
Hide Your Digital Footprints
Even if you browse safely, your history can give things away. Here’s how to wipe it from the most common browsers.
Step-by-Step:
1. Chrome
- Menu (⋮) > History > Clear browsing data
- Choose All time > Select all > Clear data
2. Firefox
- Menu (☰) > History > Clear recent history
- Set Time Range to “Everything” > Select all > Clear now
3. Safari (iPhone/iPad)
- Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data
4. Edge
- Menu (⋯) > History > Clear browsing data
- Choose what to clear > Confirm
Bonus: Use Private or Incognito Mode so history isn’t saved to begin with.
