How to turn off AutoFill and AutoComplete in your browser?

AutoFill and AutoComplete are browser features that automatically populate forms with saved data, such as email addresses, billing information, and delivery details. While convenient, there are times when disabling these functions is necessary to prevent accidental data storage or usage.

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to disable AutoFill and AutoComplete in various popular web browsers and clear any stored data history.

On this page you have the following options:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Firefox
• Safari
• Opera

Google Chrome

Disable AutoFill in Chrome

1. Click the Chrome menu icon (three vertical dots in the top right corner).
2. Click Settings.
3. In the left-hand menu, click Autofill and expand the section you want to disable (e.g., Passwords, Addresses, Payments).
   
4. Set the toggle switch to the OFF position.
   

Clear AutoFill Data in Chrome

1. Click the Chrome menu icon.
2. Click Privacy and Security in the left-hand menu.
3. Expand Clear browsing data.
4. Select the Advanced tab and set Time range to All Time.
5. Check the box for Autofill form data.
6. Click Clear Data.

Microsoft Edge

Disable AutoFill in Microsoft Edge

1. Click the Settings icon (three horizontal dots in the top right corner).
2. Click Settings.
3. In the Your Profile section, click Personal info, Passwords, and Payment info, and ensure the options are toggled off.
   
   
4. 

Clear AutoFill Data in Edge

1. Click the Settings icon.
2. Click Settings.
3. Go to Privacy, search, and services.
4. Under Clear Browsing Data, click Choose What to Clear.
5. Select All time from the time range dropdown.
6. Check the box for Autofill form data (includes forms and cards).
7. Click Clear now.
   

Firefox

Turn Off AutoFill in Firefox

1. Click the Firefox menu icon (three horizontal lines in the top right corner).
2. Click Options.
3. Select Privacy & Security.
4. Under Logins and Passwords, uncheck Autofill logins and passwords.
   
5. Go to the History section.
6. From the Firefox will dropdown, select Use custom settings for history.
7. Uncheck the relevant options.
   

Clear AutoFill Data in Firefox

1. Click the Firefox menu icon.
2. Click Options.
3. Select Privacy & Security.
4. Under History, click Clear History.
5. Select the Time range to clear.
6. Check the box for Form & Search History.
   

Safari

Turning Off AutoFill in Safari

1. Click the Safari menu (top left of the screen).
2. Click Preferences.
   
3. Select AutoFill.
4. Uncheck Using info from my Contacts, Usernames and passwords, Credit cards, and Other Forms.
   

Opera

Switch Off AutoFill in Opera

1. Click the Opera menu button (top left corner).
2. Select Settings from the dropdown.
3. Go to Advanced → Privacy & Security.
   
4. Scroll to Autofill and expand Passwords, Payment methods, and Addresses and more.
   
5. Use the toggle switch to disable AutoFill.

Clear AutoFill Data in Opera

1. Click the Opera menu button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Go to Advanced → Privacy & Security.
4. Expand Clear browsing data.
   
5. In the Advanced option, select All time for Time range.
6. Check the box for Autofill form data.