Step 1: Sign into your Google Account
The first step is to sign into your Google Account. Ensure you are using the account that is associated with the search history you want to delete.
Step 2: Access your Google Account settings
Once you are signed in, click on your profile picture located in the top right corner of the page. A drop-down menu will appear. Choose “Google Account” from the options provided.
Step 3: Navigate to your Google Account Data & Privacy
Within your Google Account, locate the “Data & Privacy” tab in the left-hand menu. Click on it to access your account’s privacy settings.
Step 4: Open your Google Account’s Activity Controls
Under the “Data & Privacy” tab, you will find the “Activity Controls” section. Click on it to manage your account’s activity settings, including your search history.
Step 5: Manage your Web & App Activity
In the “Activity Controls” page, you will find several options related to different activities. Look for the “Web & App Activity” option and click on it.
Step 6: Clear your search history
Once you are in the “Web & App Activity” page, you will see your search history listed. To delete your entire search history, simply click on the “Manage Activity” link.
Step 7: Choose the time range for deletion
A popup window will appear, giving you the option to select the time range for which you want to delete your search history. You can choose to delete searches from the past hour, the past day, the past week, the past four weeks, or all time. Select the desired time range and click “Next.”
Step 8: Confirm deletion
Google will now show you a summary of the data that is going to be deleted. Take a moment to review it, ensuring that it includes the searched words you want to remove. If everything looks good, click on the “Delete” button to confirm your deletion.
Step 9: Confirm deletion completion
After you click “Delete,” a confirmation message will appear on the screen, letting you know that your search history has been deleted successfully. Congratulations! Your searched words are now cleared from your Google Account.
Step 10: Repeat for other Google services (optional)
If you want to clear your search history across other Google services, you can repeat the above steps for each one. Simply navigate to the respective activity settings within your Google Account and follow the same process.
Protecting your privacy is essential, and clearing your Google search history is a significant step in achieving that. By following this easy step-by-step guide, you can rest assured knowing that your searched words are removed from your Google Account. Remember to regularly clear your search history to maintain your privacy in the digital world.
- Step 1: Sign into your Google Account
- Step 2: Access your Google Account settings
- Step 3: Navigate to your Google Account Data & Privacy
- Step 4: Open your Google Account’s Activity Controls
- Step 5: Manage your Web & App Activity
- Step 6: Clear your search history
- Step 7: Choose the time range for deletion
- Step 8: Confirm deletion
- Step 9: Confirm deletion completion
- Step 10: Repeat for other Google services (optional)