How to Clear My Internet History in Mozilla Firefox

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

• How to clear the web browsing history recorded in Mozilla Firefox to improve system performance and privacy or fix web browsing issues.

2. Clear Browser History

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
   

1. Click the Menu button in the top right of the screen.
   

1. Click on Options.
   

1. Click on Privacy & Security.
   

1. Click the Clear History button located under the History category.
   

1. Select the time range you wish to clear.
   

1. Click the Details button to expand them.
   

1. Choose the item categories you wish to clear.
   

1. 
   SettingCheckboxBrowsing & Download HistoryChecked
2. Browsing History - While you browse Your browser will keep track of every page you visit, to try to make it easier to return. This can become corrupt due to modern active web pages.
3. Download History - These are a list of files you've downloaded recently. It is entirely safe to delete, or keep this list, as it won't affect pages. Checking this option does not delete the files you've downloaded, just the list the browser keeps.
4. Form & Search HistoryCheckedInformation from entering forms online, such as your name, address, or other filled in information. This does not affect how a page loads, and can slow you down on your most commonly used pages.CookiesCheckedCookies are how websites 'know' you when you visit them multiple times. This file can become corrupt, and simply downloading a new one can fix many problems.
5. You will have to log back into any pages you use, such as mail or social media.
6. Active LoginsCheckedActive logins are sites that you are currently logged into that you have asked to remember that you are logged into. Clearing them just logs you out of these sites.Offline Website DataUncheckedIf you've allowed it, a website can store files on your computer so that you can continue to use it when you are not connected to the Internet.Site PreferencesUncheckedSite specific preferences, including the saved zoom level for sites, character encoding, and the permissions for sites. 
7. Click the Clear Now button.