{"id":24994,"date":"2023-09-08T00:23:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=24994"},"modified":"2023-09-08T17:44:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T12:14:44","slug":"clear-firefox-data-cookies-on-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24994\/clear-firefox-data-cookies-on-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Clear Firefox Data and Cookies on Exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you wish to auto-delete all browsing history, cookies, and cache of sites you&#8217;ve visited when closing <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/topics\/firefox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Firefox<\/a> on your computer? Well, it can be done by changing the browser&#8217;s built-in settings or third-party tools. Here&#8217;s how you can automatically clear Firefox data and cookies on exit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25020 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-15.jpg\" alt=\"3 Ways to Clear Firefox Data &amp; Cookies on Exit\" width=\"1392\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-15.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-15-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65970df5e7d74\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65970df5e7d74\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24994\/clear-firefox-data-cookies-on-exit\/#How_to_Clear_Firefox_Data_and_Cookies_on_Exit\" title=\"How to Clear Firefox Data and Cookies on Exit?\">How to Clear Firefox Data and Cookies on Exit?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24994\/clear-firefox-data-cookies-on-exit\/#Method_1-_Using_Firefoxs_Settings\" title=\"Method 1- Using Firefox&#8217;s Settings\">Method 1- Using Firefox&#8217;s Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24994\/clear-firefox-data-cookies-on-exit\/#Method_2-_Using_AutoDelete_Add-on\" title=\"Method 2- Using AutoDelete Add-on\">Method 2- Using AutoDelete Add-on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24994\/clear-firefox-data-cookies-on-exit\/#Method_3-_Open_Firefox_in_Incognito_By_Default_Windows\" title=\"Method 3- Open Firefox in Incognito By Default (Windows)\">Method 3- Open Firefox in Incognito By Default (Windows)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24994\/clear-firefox-data-cookies-on-exit\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clear_Firefox_Data_and_Cookies_on_Exit\"><\/span>How to Clear Firefox Data and Cookies on Exit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Online privacy is a major concern for many internet users in the digital era. Whatever you search for online using a browser is recorded in your browsing history, which includes searches, visited websites, cookies, cache, and other information.<\/p>\n<p>Although browsing history lets users instantly access their favorite websites and bring up previously visited pages, it risks your privacy when you give someone else access to your computer. If so, you should always delete the history before closing the browser, using the methods given below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Using_Firefoxs_Settings\"><\/span>Method 1- Using Firefox&#8217;s Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Firefox has a built-in setting that, once enabled, erases browsing data and cookies when you close the browser. Follow the below steps to enable the feature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Mozilla Firefox browser<\/strong> on your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>three-line icon<\/strong> at the top and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25002\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3204.jpg\" alt=\"Using Firefox's Settings\" width=\"1122\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3204.jpg 1122w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3204-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3204-1024x788.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3204-768x591.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Tap on <strong>Privacy and Security<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25001\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3205.jpg\" alt=\"Using Firefox's Settings\" width=\"1192\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3205.jpg 1192w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3205-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3205-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3205-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1192px) 100vw, 1192px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Scroll down to the <strong>History section<\/strong> and tap on the <strong>drop-down menu<\/strong> next to the <strong>Firefox will<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25000\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3206.jpg\" alt=\"Using Firefox's Settings\" width=\"1199\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3206.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3206-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3206-1024x560.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3206-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Select <strong>Use custom settings for history<\/strong> from the menu options that appear.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24999\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3207.jpg\" alt=\"Using Firefox's Settings\" width=\"1188\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3207.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3207-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3207-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3207-768x425.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1188px) 100vw, 1188px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Check the box for <strong>Clear history when Firefox closes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24998 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3208.jpg\" alt=\"Using Firefox's Settings\" width=\"1187\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3208.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3208-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3208-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3208-768x483.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1187px) 100vw, 1187px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Once you do, a <strong>Settings button<\/strong> will appear; tap on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24997\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3209.jpg\" alt=\"Using Firefox's Settings\" width=\"1213\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3209.jpg 1213w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3209-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3209-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3209-768x474.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1213px) 100vw, 1213px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Select the <strong>history items<\/strong> you want to clear when you exit the browser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Finally, tap <strong>OK<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24996 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3210.jpg\" alt=\"Using Firefox's Settings\" width=\"1324\" height=\"822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3210.jpg 1324w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3210-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3210-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3210-768x477.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1324px) 100vw, 1324px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Using_AutoDelete_Add-on\"><\/span>Method 2- Using AutoDelete Add-on<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also use add-ons like Cookie AutoDelete, which delete a website&#8217;s cookies automatically when you close a tab. Here&#8217;s how you can install and use the add-on or extension in your browser:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Open the <strong>Mozilla Firefox browser<\/strong> on your PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Firefox&#8217;s add-on website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25006\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3211.jpg\" alt=\"Using an Add-on\" width=\"1264\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3211.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3211-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3211-1024x582.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3211-768x437.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Search for <strong>Cookies AutoDelete<\/strong> in the search box and select <a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-GB\/firefox\/addon\/cookie-autodelete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Cookie AutoDelete<\/a>&#xA0;add-on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Add the extension to your browser by tapping <strong>Add to Firefox<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25005\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3212.jpg\" alt=\"Using an Add-on\" width=\"1200\" height=\"785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3212.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3212-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3212-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3212-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> After adding it, tap the <strong>extension menu icon<\/strong> and select <strong>Cookies AutoDelete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25004 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3213.jpg\" alt=\"Using an Add-on\" width=\"1013\" height=\"711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3213.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3213-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3213-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Tap on <strong>Auto-clean Disabled<\/strong> to enable it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25003\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3214.jpg\" alt=\"Using an Add-on\" width=\"1096\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3214.jpg 1096w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3214-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3214-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3214-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once done, it will automatically delete all the cookies from the websites you visit when you close that tab.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Open_Firefox_in_Incognito_By_Default_Windows\"><\/span>Method 3- Open Firefox in Incognito By Default (Windows)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you exit a browser&#8217;s private mode, it deletes your browsing history, cache, and other site data. So, why not use Firefox&#8217;s private window by default on your system? Here&#8217;s how to make Firefox launch in a private window by default on Windows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Right-click on the <strong>Mozilla Firefox shortcut<\/strong> on your computer and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25009\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3215.jpg\" alt=\"Use Firefox's Private Window By Default (Windows)\" width=\"432\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3215.jpg 432w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3215-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> On the Shortcut tab, add <strong>-private<\/strong> at the end of the line in the Target box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25008 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3216.jpg\" alt=\"Use Firefox's Private Window By Default (Windows)\" width=\"566\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3216.jpg 566w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3216-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Finally, click <strong>Apply<\/strong>,&#xA0;then tap <b>Continue <\/b>to save the changes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25007\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3217.jpg\" alt=\"Use Firefox's Private Window By Default (Windows)\" width=\"560\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3217.jpg 560w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3217-243x300.jpg 243w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you do, Windows will automatically open the browser in a private window by default.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25010 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3218.jpg\" alt=\"Use Firefox's Private Window By Default (Windows)\" width=\"1924\" height=\"1031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3218.jpg 1924w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3218-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3218-1024x549.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3218-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3218-1536x823.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1924px) 100vw, 1924px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is how you can auto-clear Firefox browsing data and cookies on exit. I hope the above article helps you delete the browsing history and cookies when closing the Firefox browser. If you have any queries related to the article, let us know, and stay tuned to BrowserToUse for more such articles and how-tos.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24610\/turn-off-hardware-acceleration-brave-opera-firefox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">How to Turn Off Hardware Acceleration in Brave, Opera, and Firefox?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23711\/split-view-multiple-firefox-tabs-in-one-window\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">5 Ways to Split View Multiple Firefox Tabs in One Window<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22487\/fix-lastpass-extension-chrome-safari-firefox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">7 Ways to Fix LastPass Extension Not Working or Loading in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you wish to auto-delete all browsing history, cookies, and cache of sites you&#8217;ve visited when closing Firefox on your computer? Well, it can be done by changing the browser&#8217;s built-in settings or third-party tools. Here&#8217;s how you can automatically clear Firefox data and cookies on exit. 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