How to Secure Microsoft Edge Tracking Prevention Settings

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Access Privacy and Services settings

   Launch Microsoft Edge. Click the ellipsis icon (...) in the top-right corner of the browser window and select Settings from the dropdown menu. Navigate to the Privacy, search, and services tab in the left-hand sidebar.

2. 1 min

   Select Strict tracking prevention

   Under the Tracking prevention heading, select the Strict radio button. This setting blocks the majority of trackers from all sites and prevents known harmful trackers from loading content on pages you visit.

   Note: Strict mode may cause some sites to function improperly; if a site breaks, click the lock icon in the address bar to adjust permissions for that specific site.
3. 30 sec

   Enable Do Not Track requests

   Scroll down to the Privacy section on the same page. Toggle the switch for 'Send 'Do Not Track' requests' to the On position. This signals websites that you prefer not to have your browsing activities tracked.

4. 1 min

   Configure ad blocking via extensions

   Navigate to the Edge Add-ons store or the Chrome Web Store. Install a reputable open-source ad-blocking extension to supplement Edge's native tracking prevention. Ensure the extension is set to run in Private windows by toggling the 'Allow in InPrivate' setting within the extension management menu.

   Note: Avoid using multiple ad-blocking extensions simultaneously to prevent conflicts.
5. 30 sec

   Clear browsing data upon exit

   Within the Privacy, search, and services menu, locate 'Choose what to clear every time you close the browser'. Click the button and enable the toggles for Cookies and other site data, and Cached images and files. This ensures your tracking history is purged during every browser session termination.

   Note: Do not select Passwords or Autofill form data unless you utilize a dedicated third-party password manager.