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    Strict Fingerprinting Protection

    Brave

    Audit & Protection • privacy

    What It Does

    Prevent sites from identifying you based on your unique hardware/software setup.

    Quick Summary

    Set Fingerprinting Blocking to 'Strict' in Shields.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. 1

      Click the Brave 'Shield' icon in the URL bar.

    2. 2

      Go to 'Advanced View'.

    3. 3

      Set 'Fingerprinting blocking' to 'Strict'.

    4. 4

      Sites will now see generic device data instead of your unique identifiers.

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