How to Control Copilot’s Access to Context in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge’s Copilot lets you control what browsing information it uses to help you.

Browsing context is simply the data Copilot can see from the webpage you’re on or your past browsing history. This lets Copilot give you more accurate answers and understand your questions better.

You can turn off Copilot’s ability to read your current page and browsing history to boost your privacy. This setting is found within Microsoft Edge’s Copilot settings menu, helping you manage what the AI knows about your online activity.

Limiting Copilot’s access to webpage content stops the AI from using that page’s details for unrelated tasks.

Turn off “Allow Copilot to read context clues on the web” in Edge

Stopping Copilot from reading your web pages in Microsoft Edge involves turning off its context clue setting. To do this, open Microsoft Edge, click the three dots in the top right, and choose Settings. Then, select “Copilot and sidebar” from the left menu to find the option.

First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Then, click the three horizontal dots (Settings and more, or Alt+F) in the top right corner and select Settings.

Select “Copilot and sidebar” on the Settings page on the left.

Under “App and notification settings,” click the Copilot tile to expand it.

Find the “Allow Copilot to read context clues on the web” option and toggle its button to turn it on or off.

Close the Settings page when you are done.

That should do it!

Managing how Copilot accesses your browsing information in Microsoft Edge is a good way to control your privacy. Here’s a quick recap:

• Microsoft Edge is the default browser in Windows 11 and leverages browsing context to enhance the Copilot experience.
• Users can turn the “Allow Copilot to read context clues on the web” feature on or off according to their preferences.
• The process involves navigating Settings > Copilot and sidebar > App and notification settings, then toggling the relevant option.
• Disabling this feature can help users maintain a more private browsing experience by preventing the use of browser history and preferences for prompt responses.
• Always ensure that your Edge browser is up to date to access the latest features and settings.

You can customize your Copilot experience and enhance your browsing privacy by following these steps, which allow you to control how Copilot accesses your browsing data.