How to prevent users from deleting Chrome history

Problem

You need to prevent users from deleting Chrome history.

Environment

  • Chrome OS
  • Google Chrome
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux

Solution

  1. Go to the Admin console.
  2. Expand Devices > Chrome > Settings > User and browsers.
  3. Look for the policy name Browser history and set it to Always save browser history.
  4. Look for the policy name Clear browser history and set it to Do not allow clearing history in settings menu.
  5. Save the changes.

Cause

Saving browser history disabled
Allow deleting browser history