How to prevent users from deleting Chrome history
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Problem
You need to prevent users from deleting Chrome history.
Environment
- Chrome OS
- Google Chrome
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
Solution
- Go to the Admin console.
- Expand Devices > Chrome > Settings > User and browsers.
- Look for the policy name Browser history and set it to Always save browser history.
- Look for the policy name Clear browser history and set it to Do not allow clearing history in settings menu.
- Save the changes.
Cause
Saving browser history disabled
Allow deleting browser history
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Last updated 2024-04-27 UTC.
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