How to Disable and Clear Autofill Form Data in Microsoft Edge (Updated Guide)

Are you looking to disable and clear form autofill form data in Microsoft Edge? Autofill can save time by remembering information like names, addresses, and payment details, but some users prefer to keep personal information private or want to remove outdated data. In this guide, you’ll learn how to turn off autofill in the latest version of Microsoft Edge and delete any existing saved data.

What Is Autofill in Microsoft Edge?

Autofill in Microsoft Edge is a feature that automatically fills in saved information when you encounter forms online. While it’s convenient, it’s not for everyone—especially those concerned with privacy and data security.

Why Disable and Clear Autofill Data?

There are several reasons to turn off and clear autofill data in Edge:

1. Privacy and Security: Disabling autofill helps protect your personal information, especially on shared devices.
2. Accurate Information Entry: Outdated autofill data can be frustrating. Clearing it allows you to start fresh with correct information.
3. More Control Over Data: Clearing and disabling autofill gives you full control over what data is stored and used by the browser.

How to Turn Off Form Autofill in Microsoft Edge

Follow these steps to turn off autofill in Microsoft Edge:

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge Settings

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three dots (...) in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Settings from the dropdown.

Step 2: Go to Profiles

In the Settings menu, you’ll see a sidebar on the left. Click on Profiles to open settings related to your profile and saved data.

Step 3: Disable Personal Information Autofill

1. Under Profiles, select Personal info.
2. Click on Settings
3. Toggle off the option labeled Automatically fill my info on sign up forms. This will stop Edge browser from automatically filling in your name, address, phone number, and other personal information.

Step 4: (Optional) Disable Payment Info Autofill

If you also want to prevent Edge from autofilling credit card and payment information:

1. Go back to Profiles.
2. Scroll down to Microsoft Wallet.
3. Select Payment info.
4. A new tab called Microsoft Wallet will open.
5. At Payment methods click on Settings on the right side.
6. Toggle off Save and fill payment info.

How to Clear Existing Autofill Data from Microsoft Edge

Disabling autofill prevents new data from being saved, but it doesn’t delete previously saved data. Here’s how to clear the existing autofill data in Microsoft Edge:

Step 1: Open Edge Settings

1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots (...) in the upper-right corner.
2. Select Settings from the menu.

Step 2: Go to Privacy, Search, and Services

In the Settings menu, select Privacy, search, and services from the left sidebar.

Step 3: Clear Browsing Data

1. Scroll down to the Clear browsing data section and click on Choose what to clear.
2. In the Clear browsing data window, select All time from the Time range dropdown to delete all saved data.
3. Check the box next to Autofill form data (includes forms and cards) and uncheck all other boxes to prevent deleting all saved data.
4. Click Clear now to delete all saved form data from Microsoft Edge.

Final Thoughts

Disabling and clearing autofill data in Microsoft Edge is an easy way to protect your privacy and keep control over what information is saved and shared. By following these steps, you can ensure that Edge won’t automatically fill in forms with personal details and that any outdated data is removed.

With these settings adjusted, your browsing experience will be more secure, and you’ll have peace of mind knowing that only the information you choose to enter will appear in forms.