To clear your browsing history automatically when Firefox closes, follow these steps:
- Open the Menu: Tap the menu button in your Firefox browser.
- Access Settings: Select "Settings" from the menu options.
- Navigate to Privacy and Security: Scroll down until you find "Privacy and security" and tap on it.
- Find the Option: Look for "Delete browsing data on quit" and select it.
- Enable the Feature: Tap the toggle next to "Delete browsing data on quit" to turn it on. The toggle should switch color to indicate it's enabled.
- Choose Data to Clear: Select the specific items you want to clear each time you close Firefox. This could include browsing history, cookies, cache, and more.
Detailed Steps to Clear History on Firefox Close
Here is a more detailed look at each step to ensure you get your desired outcome:
- Menu Access: The menu button is typically located in the upper-right corner of the Firefox app and usually looks like three horizontal lines.
- Settings Menu: The "Settings" menu will have options to customize various browser features. It's commonly represented by a gear icon.
- Privacy and Security: Inside the settings menu, you will see an option called "Privacy and security". This is where you can manage your privacy settings.
- Delete Browsing Data on Quit: This is the specific setting you need to enable.
- Toggle Switch: Tapping the toggle button switches it on or off. When it's active, you should see a visual indicator (color change) confirming that the setting is enabled.
- Data Options: You can customize which data gets cleared. These can include, but are not limited to:
- Browsing history: List of websites you visited.
- Cookies: Small files websites store on your browser.
- Cache: Files stored to speed up browsing.
- Form Data: Information you've filled in on websites.
Why Clear History on Close?
Clearing your browsing history when you close Firefox offers several benefits:
- Privacy: Helps protect your privacy by removing traces of your browsing activity.
- Security: Deletes potentially sensitive information stored in cookies and cache.
- Performance: Clears out old cache files which can sometimes cause performance issues.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your Firefox browsing data is automatically cleared each time you close the browser, enhancing both privacy and security.
