To browse different websites safely, certain precautions can be taken.
Use a Private Browsing Window
It is recommended to use a private browsing window, as files, cookies, preferences, passwords, and usernames are permanently deleted once the window is closed. This option is available in most web browsers.
- In the browser menu, click on File, then New Tab.
- In Tools, select Open a private browsing window.
Use a public computer
You may also use a public computer, such as one located in a public library, an internet café, or a women’s center.
Clearing Your Browsing History
To delete your internet browsing history, select your browser below and follow the instructions.
Microsoft Edge
1. In the menu (⋯) in the top right corner, click on History.
2. Select Clear browsing data.
3. Check the items you wish to delete (history, cookies, cache, etc.).
4. Choose the period (Last hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 4 weeks or All periods).
5. Click on Delete now.
6. Close the browser.
2. Select Clear browsing data.
3. Check the items you wish to delete (history, cookies, cache, etc.).
4. Choose the period (Last hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 4 weeks or All periods).
5. Click on Delete now.
6. Close the browser.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
1. In the Tools menu, select Internet Options.
2. Under the General tab, click Clear History
2. Under the General tab, click Clear History
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
1. In the Tools menu, select Delete browsing history.
2. Click Delete All.
2. Click Delete All.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and later
1. In the Tools menu, select Delete browsing history.
2. Check History.
3. Click Delete.
2. Check History.
3. Click Delete.
Google Chrome
1. In the drop-down menu, to the right of the address bar, select History.
2. Click on Clear browsing data.
3. Check all available boxes.
4. Choose the time range you want to clear.
5. Click Clear browsing data.
6. Close the browser.
2. Click on Clear browsing data.
3. Check all available boxes.
4. Choose the time range you want to clear.
5. Click Clear browsing data.
6. Close the browser.
Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and later
1. In the Tools menu, select Clear Recent History.
2. Check Browsing & Download History.
3. Check Forms and search history.
4. Click Clear Now.
2. Check Browsing & Download History.
3. Check Forms and search history.
4. Click Clear Now.
Safari 1.3.2 and above
1. In the History menu, click Clear History.
Safari for iPhone
1. Open the Settings menu (the gray gear icon on the home screen).
2. Select Safari.
3. Under Privacy, tap Clear History.
4. Confirm the deletion.
2. Select Safari.
3. Under Privacy, tap Clear History.
4. Confirm the deletion.
Google Chrome for iPhone
1.In the Chrome menu at the top right (three horizontal lines), select Settings.
2. Tap Privacy.
3. Tap Clear Browsing History at the top.
4. Confirm the deletion.
2. Tap Privacy.
3. Tap Clear Browsing History at the top.
4. Confirm the deletion.
Android Browser
1. Open the browser and tap the menu button in the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Select Settings, then Privacy and security.
3. Choose Clear History.
4. Confirm the deletion.
2. Select Settings, then Privacy and security.
3. Choose Clear History.
4. Confirm the deletion.
Google Chrome for Android
1. In the Chrome menu, select Settings.
2. Tap Advanced, then Privacy.
3. Select Clear browsing data.
2. Tap Advanced, then Privacy.
3. Select Clear browsing data.