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How to Exclude Websites in Windows 11 Recall Snapshots

Richard May 22, 2024 Updated Apr 17, 2026 2 min read

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May 22, 2024 Updated Apr 17, 2026 2 min read Reviewed Mar 20, 2026

This guide shows you how to stop Windows 11 from taking pictures of specific websites.

Recall Recall & Snapshots is a feature that acts like a camera for your computer screen. It takes snapshots of your activity so you can search for things you looked at earlier.

Why do this?

You may want to keep your browsing private or stop Windows from saving snapshots of sensitive work pages. This keeps your personal data off the Recall history.

What happens when done?

Once you add a website to your filter list, Windows will stop saving snapshots of that page. Your private browsing will remain private.

Note: Website filtering works best with Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera.

How to Filter Websites

Step 1: Open Settings

Open the Start menu and click on Settings. You can also press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app.

Step 2: Go to Privacy & Security

In the Settings menu, click on Privacy & security on the left-hand side of the window.

Step 3: Open Recall Settings

Click on the Recall & snapshots page. Make sure the Save snapshots feature is turned on so you can access these options.

Step 4: Add a Website

Look for the “Filter lists” section and click the Add website button.

Type the website address you want to hide. For example, you can enter 192.168.1.101 or example.com.

Click Add to save your changes.

Summary

Filtering websites from Recall snapshots keeps your private data secure. By using the “Filter lists” settings, you decide exactly which pages Windows is allowed to record. This ensures that sensitive information is never saved in your snapshots.

Reference: Microsoft

How do I exclude a website from Recall snapshots in Windows 11?

To exclude a website, open the Windows Settings app, go to Privacy & security, then select Recall & snapshots. Click the Add website button under the 'Filter lists' section, enter the website domain you want to exclude, and click Add.

Which browsers support filtering websites in Recall snapshots?

Filtering out specific websites works in Microsoft Edge and other Chromium-based browsers. Firefox and Opera also support blocking websites and filtering private browsing activity.

Will Recall save content from my private browsing activity?

No, Recall will not save any content from your private browsing activity when using supported browsers like Microsoft Edge or other Chromium-based browsers.

Can I delete all Recall snapshots if I run out of space?

Yes, you can manually delete all Recall snapshots stored on your Windows device if you run out of space. You can also delete snapshots from a specific timeframe.

What happens when the maximum storage size for snapshots is reached?

When the maximum storage size for snapshots is reached, Windows automatically deletes the oldest snapshots to make room for new ones. You can change the maximum storage size at any time in the settings.

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