You can configure Microsoft Edge to automatically clear its cache and other browsing data every time you close the browser. Here's how:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Access Settings: Click the Menu icon (three horizontal dots) in the upper-right corner of the browser window, and then select Settings.
- Navigate to Privacy, search, and services: In the Settings menu, find and click on Privacy, search, and services from the left-hand menu (if visible) or scroll down the page until you locate the section.
- Find 'Clear browsing data': Scroll down until you see the section labeled Clear browsing data.
- Choose what to clear every time you close: Within the "Clear browsing data" section, click on Choose what to clear every time you close the browser.
- Select data types to clear: A list of data types will appear. Toggle the switch on (blue) for each data type you want to automatically clear when you close Edge. Common options include:
- Browsing history
- Download history
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files
- Passwords
- Autofill form data (includes forms and cards)
- Site permissions
By enabling these options, Edge will automatically delete the selected data each time you close the browser, ensuring a clean slate for your next browsing session. Be mindful of the implications of clearing certain data, such as saved passwords or autofill information, as you'll need to re-enter them each time.
