{"id":9996,"date":"2022-04-07T16:22:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T10:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=9996"},"modified":"2022-08-02T15:58:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T10:28:39","slug":"stop-websites-from-knowing-device-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9996\/stop-websites-from-knowing-device-information\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Stop Websites from Knowing What Device You Are Using"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Besides <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/2211\/disable-cross-website-tracking-in-chrome-safari-firefox-opera\/\">tracking the browsing<\/a> behavior, websites also pull information about your device model, browser version, and operating system. This is a part of <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8346\/stop-browser-fingerprinting-chrome-edge-firefox-brave\/\">browser fingerprinting<\/a>, preventing which can be tricky at times. In this article, let&#8217;s explore ways in which you can stop websites from knowing what device you are using.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Related | <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9927\/download-files-secretly-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3 Ways to Download Files Secretly on Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\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-65b916bb13495\" 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-65b916bb13495\"><\/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\/9996\/stop-websites-from-knowing-device-information\/#Stop_Websites_From_Knowing_What_Device_You_Are_Using\" title=\"Stop Websites From Knowing What Device You Are Using\">Stop Websites From Knowing What Device You Are Using<\/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\/9996\/stop-websites-from-knowing-device-information\/#Method_1-_Change_User_Agent\" title=\"Method 1- Change User Agent\">Method 1- Change User Agent<\/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\/9996\/stop-websites-from-knowing-device-information\/#Method_2-Block_Fingerprinting\" title=\"Method 2-Block Fingerprinting\">Method 2-Block Fingerprinting<\/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\/9996\/stop-websites-from-knowing-device-information\/#Method_3-_uBlock_Origin_Extension\" title=\"Method 3- uBlock Origin Extension\">Method 3- uBlock Origin Extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9996\/stop-websites-from-knowing-device-information\/#Bonus_Rooting_Android_to_Change_Device_ID\" title=\"Bonus: Rooting Android to Change Device ID\">Bonus: Rooting Android to Change Device ID<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9996\/stop-websites-from-knowing-device-information\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_Websites_From_Knowing_What_Device_You_Are_Using\"><\/span>Stop Websites From Knowing What Device You Are Using<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are several ways to avoid sharing your device or system information with websites you visit. You can change user agent to disguise the browser and operating system, block fingerprinting, and use third-party extensions that prevent sites from viewing your information. Read on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Change_User_Agent\"><\/span>Method 1- Change User Agent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A user-agent is a string in an HTTP request header that identifies the browsers, apps, and operating systems that connect to the server. It contains all the <strong>information about your device<\/strong>, and changing the user agent string is one way you can stop websites from knowing what device you are using.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You change the information in the user agent string to protect your privacy and hide your actual information. Here&#8217;s how to do it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Chrome, Edge, &amp; Other Chromium Browsers<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Right-click on any <strong>webpage<\/strong>. Click on <strong>Inspect<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10005 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_1-e1649670408217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"861\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_1-e1649670408217.jpg 861w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_1-e1649670408217-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_1-e1649670408217-768x440.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>three dots icon<\/strong> in the top right of the box.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Choose <strong>More Tools<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Network Conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Uncheck the <strong>Select Automatically Checkbox.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10006 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_2-e1649670465538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"939\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_2-e1649670465538.jpg 939w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_2-e1649670465538-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_2-e1649670465538-768x446.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Furthermore, uncheck the <strong>Use Browser Default <\/strong>checkbox<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10007 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_3-e1649670526625.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_3-e1649670526625.jpg 714w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_3-e1649670526625-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Click the <strong>Custom <\/strong>dropdown menu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10008 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_4-e1649670565521.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"686\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_4-e1649670565521.jpg 686w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_4-e1649670565521-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Choose a <strong>user agent of your choice- <\/strong>preferably anything else other than your actual device details, be it your browser name or your OS name.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10009 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_5-e1649670597460.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_5-e1649670597460.jpg 850w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_5-e1649670597460-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_5-e1649670597460-768x440.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>You have now successfully changed your user agent on Google Chrome and other Chromium-<\/strong>Based Browsers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Firefox<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Changing the user agent on Firefox is a fairly simple process. You can install the extension called the User-Agent Switcher.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/user-agent-switcher-revived\/?utm_source=addons.mozilla.org&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/user-agent-switcher-revived\/?utm_source=addons.mozilla.org&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ser-A<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/user-agent-switcher-revived\/?utm_source=addons.mozilla.org&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gent Switcher<\/a> <\/strong>extension page. Click on <strong>Add To Firefox -&gt; Add.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-10010\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_6-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Change User Agent \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_6-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_6-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_6-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_6.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Once the installation is completed, you will now see the extension logo on the top right corner of the toolbar. Click on the icon of the extension.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-10011\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_7-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Change User Agent \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_7-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_7-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_7-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_7.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>You will now get an array of options to customize your device information combination &#x2013; from OS to Browser or Device Type. Select your preferences to change your user ID String instantly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-10012\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_8-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Change User Agent \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_8-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_8-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_8-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_8.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-Block_Fingerprinting\"><\/span>Method 2-Block Fingerprinting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Digital Fingerprints are metrics by which your device and your online activity can be uniquely identified and separated from all other devices and browsers that access the internet. When you connect to the internet, your device will hand over a group of specific data as per the demands of the website you are visiting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most of the information contained in your fingerprint contains a lot of <strong>your device information<\/strong>. If you want websites to stop knowing what device you are using, it is necessary to block websites from grabbing your fingerprint. Fortunately, there are numerous methods to do so on all of your favorite web browsers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Chrome, Edge &amp; Other Chromium Browsers<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Canvas Fingerprint Defender is a super minimal extension available on Chrome and Edge. It <strong>defends you from fingerprinting<\/strong> by generating fake values for the fingerprint &#x2013; essentially keeping your personal information secure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here&#8217;s a how-to to install and configure the Canvas extension:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Vist the<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/canvas-fingerprint-defend\/lanfdkkpgfjfdikkncbnojekcppdebfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Canvas Fingerprint Extension<\/a> page. Click on <strong>Add to Chrome<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add<\/strong> <strong>Extension<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-10019\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-6-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-6-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-6-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-6-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-6.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Once the installation is complete, click on the extension menu on the toolbar. Then, click on the Canvas Fingerprint Defender extension.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" class=\"wp-image-10020\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-3-1024x601.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-3-1024x601.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-3-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-3-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-3.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: The extension will now be active with protection features effective immediately.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For example, the image below shows how the extension notifies you whenever it defends you against a fingerprinting attempt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" class=\"wp-image-10018\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-5-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-5-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-5-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-5-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-5.jpg 1111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Firefox<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/firefox\">Firefox<\/a> comes with an added <strong>fingerprinting prevention tool<\/strong> embedded into its privacy features. This is a highly appreciated built-in feature, as it does not require installing any third-party extensions. To use it:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click the <strong>hamburger menu<\/strong> on the top right section of the screen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-10013\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-4-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-4-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-4-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-4-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-4-1536x901.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-4-2048x1201.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Click on <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" class=\"wp-image-10014\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-5-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-5-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-5-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-5-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-5.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Next, click on <strong>Privacy &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" class=\"wp-image-10015\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-4-1024x603.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-4-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-4-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-4-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-4.jpg 1115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: These are some of the modes through which Firefox stops fingerprinting attempts. For most users, the <strong>Standard <\/strong>mode is just about enough. But, you also have two other modes :<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Strict Mode:<\/strong> Offers a stronger protection level in comparison to the standard mode, but may end up breaking a few websites.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" class=\"wp-image-10016\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-2-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-2-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-2-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-2-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-2.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Custom<\/strong> <strong>Mode: <\/strong>Select what protection features you exactly want, provided you know what to deselect\/select.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"609\" class=\"wp-image-10017\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-2-1024x609.jpg\" alt=\"Block Fingerprinting \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-2-1024x609.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-2-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-2-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-2.jpg 1105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Brave Browser<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Brave does not leave any stone unturned when it comes to adding an extra layer of security and privacy for the end-user. It is no surprise that Brave comes with a built-in fingerprinting protection tool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The fingerprinting protection tool is a part of the<a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/8239\/brave-shields-explained-turn-on-off\/\"> Brave Shields<\/a> feature. Here&#8217;s how to use it to stop fingerprinting on Brave Browser:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: To configure the fingerprinting protection feature, click the <strong>Brave Shields icon<\/strong> &gt; tap <strong>Change global shield defaults<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-8429\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-5-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Fingerprinting on Brave \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-5-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-5-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-5-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-5.jpg 1113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Brave Shields provides you with three modes to control fingerprinting &#x2013; <strong>The Strict Mode<\/strong>, <strong>Standard (default ) mode<\/strong>, and<strong> Disabled.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Standard:&#xA0;<\/strong>Allows first party fingerprinting only. This means only the site that you are currently visiting can fingerprint you and does not allow fingerprinting from third party sites.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Strict: <\/strong>This mode blocks all fingerprinting attempts, including first party fingerprinting. Although this option increases privacy, but may also cause additional compatibility issues with websites.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Allow all Fingerprinting: <\/strong>Allows both first and third party fingerprinting.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" class=\"wp-image-10024\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/19-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/19-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/19-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/19-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/19.jpg 1111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_uBlock_Origin_Extension\"><\/span>Method 3- uBlock Origin Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>uBlock Origin is an all-in-one tracker blocker and fingerprinting blocker extension available for Chromium Browsers and Firefox Browser. It is a fairly simple extension to configure. Here&#8217;s how to install and manage the uBlock Origin Extension.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>If you are using Chrome or other Chromium Based browsers like Edge, visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/ublock-origin\/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">uBlock Origin Extension page<\/a><\/strong> for the same.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Add to Chrome &gt; Add Extension.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you are using Firefox, <strong>visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/ublock-origin\/?utm_source=addons.mozilla.org&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=search\">extension page for Firefox<\/a><\/strong>. Click on <strong>Add to Firefox &gt; Add.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-10030\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_12-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"uBlock Origin Extension \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_12-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_12-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_12-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/batch_12.jpg 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on the uBlock Origin icon from the extension menu on the toolbar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-10032\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"uBlock Origin Extension \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>By default, the options on uBlock Origin help you avoid and block most trackers and identifiers from websites. You can take a step further and increase the protection levels by enabling a few features :<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Disable Hyperlink Auditing: <\/strong>While this option does not give away a lot of your device information, you can block hyperlink auditing as it tracks your usage, which may eventually lead to identifying your device information.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Disable JavaScript:<\/strong> Disabling JavaScript ensures that you lose out on a lot of features and visuals on the website. But if you want to take a few extra measures to enhance your privacy, you can block JavaScript. JavaScript can be used to extract and steal your data and this might also include your device information.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" class=\"wp-image-10034\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-14-1024x604.png\" alt=\"uBlock Origin Extension \" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-14-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-14-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-14-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-14.png 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Rooting_Android_to_Change_Device_ID\"><\/span>Bonus: Rooting Android to Change Device ID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your Android Device ID is a 64-bit unique key used by websites to track the user and the device information. If you are a nerd and familiar with rooting and tweaking your Android Device, you can root your device to hide your device ID.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hiding your unique device ID ensures you stop websites from knowing what device you are using. Rooting your Android device can expose and make your device vulnerable to a few security risks &#x2013; so we do not recommend doing so.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are various methods to do so, and you can install this app &#x2013; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.kiosapps.deviceid&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.kiosapps.deviceid&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ha<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.kiosapps.deviceid&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nge Device ID<\/a><\/strong> on your Android device. For a detailed guide, we&#8217;d advise checking device-specific forums on the web.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These were some of the ways to prevent and stop websites from knowing what device you are using. We advise you to thoroughly follow all the steps to ensure you take the best measures to ensure your privacy. Stay tuned, and follow BrowserToUse to stay updated with all the privacy practices you can take to keep yourself safe online.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Besides tracking the browsing behavior, websites also pull information about your device model, browser version, and operating system. This is a part of browser fingerprinting, preventing which can be tricky at times. In this article, let&#8217;s explore ways in which you can stop websites from knowing what device you are using. 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