From time to time, you may want to clear personal information that is stored by your Firefox browser. In fact, if you’re ever using someone else’s computer, I suggest you clear out any personal information when you are finished.

This is how it’s done:

Go to the top of your browser and click Tools > Options:

 

 

Make sure you are in the “Privacy” section.

Then find the “Private Data” area:

 

 

You can have Firefox automatically clear your private data by checking the box labeled “Always clear my private data when I close Firefox.”

Clicking on the “Settings” button will allow you to choose which data will be cleared:

 

 

You can also manually clear the data at anytime. Just click the “Clear Now” button.

Once again, you’ll be asked exactly which data to clear:

 

 

Click the “Clear Private Data Now” button, and you’re finished.