• To block online trackers on Microsoft Edge, open Settings > Privacy, search, and services, turn on “Tracking prevention” and choose “Basic,” “Balanced,” or “Strict.”
  • To tracking prevention on Microsoft Edge, open Settings > Privacy, search, and services, and turn off “Tracking prevention.”

In this guide , I will explain how to manage the tracking prevention feature in Microsoft Edge for Windows 11 , 10, and other platforms where supported.

  • Enable tracking prevention on Microsoft Edge
  • Disable tracking prevention on Microsoft Edge

Enable tracking prevention on Microsoft Edge

To configure the tracking prevention feature on Edge, use these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge .
  2. Click the Settings and More (three dots) button on the top-right corner.
  3. Select the Settings option.
  4. Click on Privacy, search, and services .
  5. Turn on the “Tracking prevention” toggle switch under the “Tracking prevention” section (if applicable).
  6. Select the tracking prevention level, including: Basic: blocks malicious trackers but allows relevant ads. Balanced (recommended): blocks malicious trackers and some third-party trackers, but you’ll experience less relevant ads. Strict: blocks the majority of online trackers, and as a result, some websites may not work correctly.
  7. (Optional) Click the Exceptions setting.
  8. Click the Add a site button.
  9. Specify the website that you allow trackers when privacy prevention is enabled.
  10. Click the Add button. Quick tip: Click the three-dotted button on the right to remove, block, or edit the website.
  11. (Optional) Turn on the “Always use “Strict” tracking prevention when browsing InPrivate” toggle switch to use the most protective feature only when using Edge in InPrivate mode.

Disable tracking prevention on Microsoft Edge

To disable tracking prevention on the Edge browser, use these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge .
  2. Click the Settings and More (three dots) button on the top-right corner.
  3. Select the Settings option.
  4. Click on Privacy, search, and services .
  5. Turn off the “Tracking prevention” toggle switch under the “Tracking prevention” section (if applicable).

After you complete the steps, tracking proception for Microsoft Edge will be disabled, and it’ll no longer be available through the privacy and services settings page.

Update August 28, 2024: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.