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How do I disable AutoFill/Autocomplete?

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IN THIS ARTICLE:
Learn how to disable the AutoFill/AutoComplete information in most popular web browsers to prevent this information from being unintentionally saved or used in your browser.

You can view more information about each browser and how to disable AutoFill/AutoComplete information below:

Google Chrome Instructions

Turning Off Autofill in Chrome

  1. Click the Chrome menu icon. (Three dots at top right of screen.)
  2. Click on Settings.
  3. In the "Autofill" section, expand the area for which you wish to disable Autofill.
  4. Toggle the setting OFF if it is on.  The system will automatically save your settings.

Firefox Instructions

Turning off Autofill in Firefox

  1. Click on the Firefox menu icon. (Three lines at top right of screen.)
  2. Click on Options.
  3. Choose "Privacy & Security."
  4. In the "Forms & Autofill" section uncheck "Autofill Addresses." The system will automatically save your settings.

Internet Explorer Instructions

Turning off Autofill in Internet Explorer

  1. Click on the Tools menu icon. (Gear at top right of screen.)
  2. Click on Internet Options.
  3. Select the Content tab.
  4. In the AutoComplete section click on Settings.
  5. Uncheck Forms and User Names and Passwords on Forms.
  6. Click OK in the AutoComplete Settings Window.
  7. Click OK in the Internet Options Window.

Microsoft Edge Chromium Instructions

Turning off Autofill in Edge Chromium

  1. Click on the "Settings and More" icon. (Three dots at top right of screen.)
  2. Click on Settings
  3. In the "Your Profile" section, click on each of the following and be sure the option is toggled off:
    • Passwords
    • Payment info
    • Addresses and more

Safari Instructions

Turning off Autofill in Safari

  1. Click on the Safari menu. (The word Safari at the top left of the screen.)
  2. Click on Preferences.
  3. Choose AutoFill
  4. Uncheck “Using info from my Contacts Card/Address Book Card” and “Other Forms”
  5. Click Done.
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