Step 1: Sign in to your Google Account
The first step in deleting your Google history is to sign in to your Google Account. Visit the Google homepage and click on the “Sign In” button located at the top-right corner of the screen. Enter your email address and password to access your account.
Step 2: Access your Account Settings
Once signed in, click on your profile picture or name at the top-right corner of the screen, which will open a dropdown menu. From the menu, select “Google Account” to access your account settings.
Step 3: Go to Your Data and Personalization Settings
Within your Google Account, navigate to the “Data & personalization” tab. This is where you can manage and control the data associated with your account, including your search history.
Step 4: Manage Your Activity Controls
Under the “Activity controls” section, you’ll find various options related to the data that Google collects. To delete your Google history, click on the “Manage your activity controls” link.
Step 5: Delete Your Google History
Within the “Activity controls” page, you’ll see a section titled “Web & App Activity.” Here, click on the “Manage Activity” button to view and delete your Google history.
Step 6: Choose the Time Frame
By default, Google will show your entire search history. If you want to delete your entire history, click on the three vertical dots located towards the top-right corner of the screen and select “Delete activity by.” From the dropdown menu, choose “All time” to delete your entire search history.
Step 7: Delete Your History
After selecting the desired time frame, click on the “Delete” button. Google will ask you to confirm the deletion. Once confirmed, your Google history will be permanently deleted.
Step 8: Disable Activity Tracking (Optional)
If you want to prevent Google from tracking your future activities, you can disable activity tracking. Simply go back to the “Activity controls” page and toggle off the switch for “Web & App Activity.”
That’s it! You have successfully learned how to permanently delete your Google history. Remember, this process will only delete the history associated with your Google Account. Your browser history and activities on other devices may still be stored elsewhere.
- To use your Google Account without saving your search history, consider using the “Incognito” mode in your browser.
- To keep your searches private, you can also use alternative search engines that prioritize user privacy, such as DuckDuckGo.
- Keep in mind that deleting your Google history may affect your search experience, as Google uses your history to personalize search results and recommendations.
By following this step-by-step guide, you have taken an important step towards safeguarding your privacy online. Now you can use Google with a peace of mind, knowing that your search history is under your control.