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2 | title: Where can I buy DuckDuckGo gear?
3 | description: DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company that offers a private alternative to Google search & Chrome in one free app.
4 | category: About DuckDuckGo
5 | order: 400
6 | ---
7 |
8 |
9 | Unfortunately we no longer offer merchandise for purchase through the DuckDuckGo store.
10 |
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2 | title: About DuckDuckGo
3 | nav_title: About DuckDuckGo
4 | description: DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company that offers a private alternative to Google search & Chrome in one free app.
5 | permalink: /company/index.html
6 | category: About DuckDuckGo
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | At DuckDuckGo, we believe the best way to protect your personal information from hackers, scammers, and privacy-invasive companies is to stop it from being collected at all. That's why millions of people [choose DuckDuckGo over Chrome and other browsers](https://duckduckgo.com/compare-privacy) to search and browse online. Our [built-in search engine](https://duckduckgo.com) is like Google but never tracks your searches. And our browsing protections, such as ad tracker blocking and cookie blocking, help stop other companies from collecting your data. Oh, and [our browser](https://duckduckgo.com/app) is free — we make money from [privacy-respecting search ads]({{ site.baseurl }}/company/how-duckduckgo-makes-money/), not by exploiting your data. Take back control of your personal information with the browser designed for data protection, not data collection.
11 |
12 | Available to download on {% include ddg-browser-os-list-linked.md %}.
13 |
14 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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1 | ---
2 | title: Can I donate to DuckDuckGo?
3 | description: DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company that offers a private alternative to Google search & Chrome in one free app.
4 | category: About DuckDuckGo
5 | order: 600
6 | ---
7 |
8 |
9 | DuckDuckGo has been profitable since 2014, our browsers and extensions have been downloaded over 250 million times, and our private search engine has seen over one hundred billion searches. Because of this, we don't accept donations.
10 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo offer internships?
3 | description: DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company that offers a private alternative to Google search & Chrome in one free app.
4 | category: About DuckDuckGo
5 | order: 500
6 | ---
7 |
8 |
9 | We unfortunately don't have an internship program at this time, but recommend
10 | taking a look at our
11 | hiring page from time to time to
12 | see our open positions.
13 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Where is the name DuckDuckGo from?
3 | description: DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company that offers a private alternative to Google search & Chrome in one free app.
4 | category: About DuckDuckGo
5 | order: 175
6 | ---
7 |
8 |
9 | The name DuckDuckGo is derived from
10 | Duck, Duck, Goose, but it's not a metaphor.
11 |
12 |
13 |
If you're wondering how you would turn that into a verb...Duck it!
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2 | title: What product improvements has DuckDuckGo made recently?
3 | nav_title: Recent Product Improvements
4 | description: Lots! Learn about recent DuckDuckGo product improvements.
5 | category: About DuckDuckGo
6 | order: 50
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Lots! We're constantly working to improve our product. Check out [What’s New in DuckDuckGo](https://duckduckgo.com/updates) to learn about new features, recent search improvements, and much more.
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1 | ---
2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo Search have a shorter domain name?
3 | nav_title: Our Short Domain
4 | description: Find answers to this and more DuckDuckGo frequently asked questions.
5 | category: Search Results
6 | order: 1300
7 | ---
8 |
9 |
10 | We have a shorter domain name in http://ddg.gg,
11 | which redirects to our homepage,
12 | https://duckduckgo.com/. That's four
13 | characters shorter than google.com!
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2 | title: Who owns DuckDuckGo?
3 | description: DuckDuckGo has been an independent, privately-owned company since 2008.
4 | category: About DuckDuckGo
5 | order: 150
6 | ---
7 |
8 | DuckDuckGo has been an independent company since its founding in 2008. It is majority-owned by its founder [Gabriel Weinberg](https://twitter.com/yegg) and team members.
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2 | title: How To Add the DuckDuckGo Extension to Your Browser
3 | nav_title: Add the DuckDuckGo Extension
4 | description: "The DuckDuckGo extension offers seamless privacy protection for your browser: tracker blocking, cookie protection, private search, email protection, and more."
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | order: 300
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Visit your browser’s extension store to install our free Privacy Essentials extension:
10 |
11 | - [Install Chrome extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duckduckgo-privacy-essent/bkdgflcldnnnapblkhphbgpggdiikppg) (Installation instructions)
12 | - [Install Firefox extension](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/duckduckgo-for-firefox/) (Installation instructions)
13 | - [Install Edge extension](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/caoacbimdbbljakfhgikoodekdnlcgpk) (Installation instructions)
14 | - [Install Opera extension](https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/duckduckgo-for-opera-2/) (Installation instructions)
15 |
16 | Alternatively, try our free web browser for {% include ddg-browser-os-list-linked.md %}. {% include browser-features.md %}
17 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: How To Get the DuckDuckGo Chrome Extension
3 | nav_title: Chrome
4 | description: "The DuckDuckGo extension offers seamless privacy protection for your browser: tracker blocking, cookie protection, private search, email protection, and more."
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser Extension
7 | order: 200
8 | ---
9 |
10 | ## Installing Our Extension
11 |
12 | - [DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duckduckgo-for-chrome/bkdgflcldnnnapblkhphbgpggdiikppg): Changes your browser search engine to DuckDuckGo Search, along with other privacy benefits such as tracker blocking and encrypted website connections (where possible). Learn more about our Web Tracking Protections.
13 |
14 | ## Changing Your Search Engine to DuckDuckGo
15 |
16 | [Click here]({{ site.baseurl }}/change-default-search-engine/google-chrome) for instructions on how to change the default search engine in Chrome.
17 |
18 | ## Making DuckDuckGo the Homepage
19 |
20 | [Click here]({{ site.baseurl }}/change-default-search-engine/google-chrome) for instructions on how to change your homepage in Chrome.
21 |
22 | {% include default-search-disclaimer.md %}
23 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: How To Get the DuckDuckGo Firefox Extension
3 | nav_title: Firefox
4 | description: "The DuckDuckGo extension offers seamless privacy protection for your browser: tracker blocking, cookie protection, private search, email protection, and more."
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser Extension
7 | order: 100
8 | ---
9 |
10 | > Did you mean Firefox Mobile instead?
11 |
12 | ## Installing Our Add-On
13 |
14 | - [DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials add-on](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/duckduckgo-for-firefox/): Changes your browser search engine to DuckDuckGo Search, along with other privacy benefits such as tracker blocking and encrypted website connections (where possible). Learn more about our Web Tracking Protections.
15 |
16 | ## Changing Your Search Engine to DuckDuckGo
17 |
18 | [Click here]({{ site.baseurl }}/change-default-search-engine/firefox) for instructions on how to change the default search engine in Firefox.
19 |
20 | {% include default-search-disclaimer.md %}
21 |
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2 | title: How To Get the DuckDuckGo Edge Extension
3 | nav_title: Edge
4 | description: "The DuckDuckGo extension offers seamless privacy protection for your browser: tracker blocking, cookie protection, private search, email protection, and more."
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser Extension
7 | order: 300
8 | ---
9 |
10 | ## Installing Our Add-On
11 |
12 | - [DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials add-on](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/caoacbimdbbljakfhgikoodekdnlcgpk):
13 | Changes your browser search engine to DuckDuckGo Search, along with other privacy benefits such as tracker blocking, encrypted website connections (where possible) and a privacy grade for each site you visit. Learn more about our Web Tracking Protections.
14 |
15 | ## Changing Your Search Engine to DuckDuckGo
16 |
17 | [Click here]({{ site.baseurl }}/change-default-search-engine/edge) for instructions on how to change the default search engine in Edge.
18 |
19 | {% include default-search-disclaimer.md %}
20 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: How To Get the DuckDuckGo Opera Extension
3 | nav_title: Opera
4 | description: "The DuckDuckGo extension offers seamless privacy protection: tracker blocking, cookie protection, private search, and much more."
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser Extension
7 | order: 500
8 | ---
9 |
10 | ## Installing Our Extension
11 |
12 | - [DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duckduckgo-for-chrome/bkdgflcldnnnapblkhphbgpggdiikppg): Changes your browser search engine to DuckDuckGo Search, along with other privacy benefits such as tracker blocking and encrypted website connections (where possible). Learn more about our Web Tracking Protections.
13 |
14 | ## Changing Your Search Engine to DuckDuckGo
15 |
16 | [Click here]({{ site.baseurl }}/change-default-search-engine/opera) for instructions on how to change the default search engine in Opera.
17 |
18 | ## Adding DuckDuckGo to Speed Dial
19 |
20 | [Click here](https://help.opera.com/en/latest/start-page/#speedDial) for instructions on how to add DuckDuckGo to Speed Dial.
21 |
22 | {% include default-search-disclaimer.md %}
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1 | ---
2 | title: How does Duck.ai protect my privacy?
3 | nav_title: Duck.ai Privacy
4 | description: Duck.ai allows you to chat anonymously with 3rd-party AI chat models for free.
5 | category: Duck.ai
6 | order: 300
7 | ---
8 |
9 | [Duck.ai](https://duck.ai){:target="\_blank"}{:rel="noopener noreferrer"} does not record or store any of your chats, and your conversations are not used to train chat models by DuckDuckGo or the underlying model providers (for example, Open AI and Anthropic).
10 |
11 | All metadata that contains personal information (for example, your IP address) is completely removed before prompting the model provider. This means chats to Anthropic, OpenAI, and together.ai (which hosts Meta Llama 3.3 and Mixtral on their servers) appear as though they are coming from DuckDuckGo rather than individual users. This also means if you submit personal information in your chats, no one, including DuckDuckGo and the model providers, can tell whether it was you personally submitting the prompts or someone else.
12 |
13 | In addition, we have agreements in place with all model providers that further limit how they can use data from these anonymous chats, including the requirement that they delete all information received once it is no longer necessary to provide responses (at most within 30 days with limited exceptions for safety and legal compliance).
14 |
15 | You can read the Duck.ai Privacy Policy and Terms of Use [here](https://duckduckgo.com/aichat/privacy-terms){:target="\_blank"}{:rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
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1 | ---
2 | title: What AI chat models are available?
3 | nav_title: Chat Models
4 | description: Duck.ai allows you to anonymously chat with Anthropic’s Claude 3 Haiku, Meta’s Llama 3.3 70B, Mistral AI’s Mistral Small 3 24B, and OpenAI’s GPT-4o mini.
5 | category: Duck.ai
6 | order: 100
7 | ---
8 |
9 | [Duck.ai](https://duck.ai){:target="\_blank"}{:rel="noopener noreferrer"} currently supports Anthropic’s Claude 3 Haiku, Meta’s Llama 3.3 70B, Mistral AI’s Mistral Small 3 24B, and OpenAI’s GPT-4o mini. You can change your default chat model at any time by clicking on the current chat model name – in the left sidebar.
10 |
11 | ## Does DuckDuckGo moderate chat responses in any way?
12 |
13 | No, we do not filter or modify the responses received from the chat model in any way. As such, responses may contain inaccurate or offensive information. [Anthropic](https://docs.anthropic.com/claude/docs/content-moderation){:target="\_blank"}{:rel="noopener noreferrer"}, [Meta](https://ai.meta.com/blog/meta-llama-3-meta-ai-responsibility/){:target="\_blank"}{:rel="noopener noreferrer"}, [Mistral](https://docs.mistral.ai/capabilities/guardrailing/#content-moderation-with-self-reflection){:target="\_blank"}{:rel="noopener noreferrer"}, and [OpenAI](https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies){:target="\_blank"}{:rel="noopener noreferrer"} each have their own moderation policies, and you may see those applied when using their models, respectively.
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2 | title: How do I hide Duck.ai?
3 | nav_title: How do I hide Duck.ai?
4 | description: Duck.ai can be hidden via DuckDuckGo’s search settings page.
5 | category: Duck.ai
6 | order: 600
7 | ---
8 |
9 | If you don’t want to see Duck.ai on the search results page, you can hide it by following these steps:
10 |
11 | - On duckduckgo.com or any DuckDuckGo search results page, click the three-dash menu in the upper right corner, then click [**Settings**](https://duckduckgo.com/settings#aifeatures){:rel="noopener noreferrer"}
12 | - Select the **AI Features** tab and turn off Chat
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1 | ---
2 | title: Are my recent chats private?
3 | nav_title: Are my recent chats private?
4 | description: Recent Duck.ai conversations are private to you and stored locally in your browser, never on DuckDuckGo or 3rd-party servers.
5 | category: Duck.ai
6 | order: 700
7 | ---
8 |
9 | [Duck.ai](https://duck.ai){:target="\_blank"}{:rel="noopener noreferrer"} can save up to 30 of your recent conversations so you can refer to them later. To protect your privacy, these chats are stored locally on your device, not on DuckDuckGo or other remote servers. You can opt out of recent chats at any time in Duck.ai settings.
10 |
11 | You can delete all of your recent chats at once by either using the Fire Button within Duck.ai or clearing your browser data. On desktop browsers, you can also delete recent chats individually by clicking the delete icon next to them.
12 |
13 | Because recent chats are stored locally on your device, their retention may vary based on the specific browser or app settings. For example, some browsers, such as Safari and the DuckDuckGo browser for Mac and iOS, automatically delete recent chats if you go more than 7 days without visiting duckduckgo.com.
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2 | title: Can I change my personal Duck Address?
3 | nav_title: Can I change my personal Duck Address?
4 | description: Once created, personal Duck Addresses can’t be changed.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 1000
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Once created, a Duck Address cannot be changed. However, you can change your forwarding address on the “Account” tab of [Email Protection Settings](https://duckduckgo.com/email/settings/autofill).
11 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Can I create multiple custom Duck Addresses or Email Protection accounts?
3 | nav_title: How do I create multiple Email Protection accounts?
4 | description: You can only have one Duck Address enabled per browser, and only one associated with any given forwarding address.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 1200
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Currently you can only have a single Duck Address enabled on any given browser. If you create a second Email Protection account, email will be forwarded to each, but you won't be able to autofill and generate new Private Addresses for more than one account at a time.
11 |
12 | To create a second account: Sign out of Email Protection (your account will continue to forward email), then go to [https://duckduckgo.com/email/start](https://duckduckgo.com/email/start) to create a new account. But note that you must use a different, unique forwarding address for each account.
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2 | title: Can I reactivate a deactivated private Duck Address?
3 | nav_title: Can I reactivate a deactivated private Duck Address?
4 | description: Yes, deactivate and reactivate private Duck Addresses within the Passwords menu in the DuckDuckGo browser.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 900
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Yes, for Android, MacOS, and iOS, you can easily reactivate (and deactivate) private Duck Addresses within the Passwords menu in the DuckDuckGo browser. First, select the browser menu, then open _Passwords_, select the private Duck Address you want to reactivate (or deactivate), and follow the on-screen prompts.
11 |
12 | If you’re using Windows or the DuckDuckGo browser extension (and alternatively for Android, MacOS, and iOS), find an email sent to the address you want to reactivate and click/tap the _Deactivate_ button in the DuckDuckGo banner at the top of the email. This will allow you to reactivate the address, which can also be deactivated following the same steps.
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2 | title: Do private Duck Addresses expire?
3 | nav_title: Do private Duck Addresses expire?
4 | description: No, private Duck Addresses do not expire.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 800
8 | ---
9 |
10 | No, private Duck Addresses do not expire. Email sent to a private Duck Address will continue to forward to your inbox as long as your Email Protection account is active, and you have not deactivated the private Duck Address.
11 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo Email Protection Duck Addresses
3 | description: DuckDuckGo Email Protection conceals your email address with Duck (@duck.com) Addresses. Learn to create and manage your Duck Addresses here.
4 | permalink: /email-protection/duck-addresses/index.html
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | [DuckDuckGo Email Protection](https://duckduckgo.com/email) conceals your email address with Duck Addresses. There are two types of Duck Addresses: personal (example: name@duck.com) and private (automatically generated for you, example: amaze-gem-spider@duck.com).
11 |
12 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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1 | ---
2 | title: How do I compose a new email from my personal Duck Address?
3 | nav_title: How do I compose a new email?
4 | description: The easiest way to compose a new email from your personal Duck Address is to reply to a message sent to it. You can also do so by using a special recipient address format.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 300
8 | ---
9 |
10 | The easiest way to send from your personal Duck Address is to reply to a message sent to it. This will work automatically, and we suggest this method.
11 |
12 | We hope to make starting a new thread with your personal Duck Address easier in the future, but for now you can do so by sending a message from your current Email Protection forwarding address using a special recipient address format.
13 |
14 | For example, if your personal Duck Address is jane@duck.com and you want to send to your friend’s email brian@gmail.com. To send the email from your personal Duck Address, you would send the message to brian_at_gmail.com_jane@duck.com.
15 |
16 | Note that there is only one ‘@’ symbol in the address (as is required); the @gmail has been replaced with \_at_gmail and your personal username has been appended after that, all followed by ‘@duck.com’. If you do this, then the email will go through us and then replies will work as normal thereafter without having to do anything more.
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1 | ---
2 | title: How do I deactivate private Duck Addresses?
3 | nav_title: How do I deactivate private Duck Addresses?
4 | description: Manage, deactivate, and reactivate private Duck Addresses within the Passwords menu in the DuckDuckGo browser.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 600
8 | ---
9 |
10 | For Android, MacOS, and iOS, you can easily deactivate (and reactivate) private Duck Addresses within the Passwords menu in the DuckDuckGo browser. First, select the browser menu, then open _Passwords_, select the private Duck Address you want to deactivate (or reactivate), and follow the on-screen prompts.
11 |
12 | If you’re using Windows or the DuckDuckGo browser extension (and alternatively for Android, MacOS, and iOS), find an email sent to the address you want to deactivate and click/tap the _Deactivate_ button in the DuckDuckGo banner at the top of the email. This will deactivate the address, which can also be reactivated following the same steps.
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2 | title: How do I generate private Duck Addresses?
3 | nav_title: How do I generate private Duck Addresses?
4 | description: DuckDuckGo browsers and browser extensions automatically detect email fields and make it easy to generate private Duck Addresses on the fly.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 500
8 | ---
9 |
10 | DuckDuckGo browsers and browser extensions automatically detect email fields and make it easy to automatically autofill forms with your personal Duck Address or randomly generated private Duck Addresses. You can also generate private Duck Addresses on demand via the main menu in our apps and extensions, or on the “Autofill” tab of [Email Protection Settings](https://duckduckgo.com/email/settings/autofill).
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2 | title: How do I get a personal Duck (duck.com) Address?
3 | nav_title: How do I get a personal Duck Address?
4 | description: "When you sign up for DuckDuckGo Email Protection, you get to pick a personal Duck Address (example: name@duck.com)."
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 100
8 | ---
9 |
10 | When you sign up for DuckDuckGo Email Protection, you get to pick a personal Duck Address (example: name@duck.com). Any emails sent there will be stripped of email trackers on our block list and then forwarded to whatever personal forwarding email address you provide, arriving at your regular inbox. Within forwarded emails, you will see a banner from DuckDuckGo that highlights how many trackers were blocked and what companies appear to be behind them.
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2 | title: How do I reply from my Duck Addresses?
3 | nav_title: How do I reply from my Duck Addresses?
4 | description: Replying to any email sent to one of your Duck Addresses should automatically send the reply from that Duck address.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 200
8 | ---
9 |
10 | For most Duck Addresses, replies just work. Simply reply to any email sent to one of your Duck Addresses as you normally would. We route your replies through duck.com so they're delivered from the Duck Address they were sent to. If your forwarding address is on a unique domain without an [SPF record](https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/dns/dns-records/dns-spf-record/), replies sent from Duck Addresses aren't supported.
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1 | ---
2 | title: How many private Duck Addresses can I generate?
3 | nav_title: How many private Duck Addresses can I generate?
4 | description: DuckDuckGo Email Protection is a free email forwarding service that removes hidden email trackers and lets you create unlimited unique private email addresses.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 700
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Effectively unlimited! Technically, there is a limit on the number of private Duck Addresses you can generate per day to prevent abuse, but it's not a limit we expect anyone to practically hit.
11 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: What are private Duck Addresses?
3 | nav_title: What are private Duck Addresses?
4 | description: "Private Duck Addresses are unique duck.com addresses that are automatically generated for you (example: amaze-gem-spider@duck.com)."
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 400
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Private Duck Addresses are unique duck.com addresses that are automatically generated for you (example: amaze-gem-spider@duck.com). Private Duck Addresses are great for situations where you do not want to share your personal Duck Address, such as when making online purchases or signing up for a newsletter.
11 |
12 | Private Duck Addresses provide an extra layer of protection by making it difficult for tracking companies to identify you based on your email address. They can also be deactivated individually, so if you ever start receiving unwanted email or spam to one of your private Duck Addresses, all you have to do is deactivate it.
13 |
14 | Note: Any private Duck Addresses generated using the previous, randomized characters format (example: avtzqdr@duck.com) will continue to work.
15 |
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2 | title: Where can I see and manage my private Duck Addresses?
3 | nav_title: Where can I see and manage my private Duck Addresses?
4 | description: Manage, deactivate, and reactivate private Duck Addresses within the Passwords menu in the DuckDuckGo browser.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Duck Addresses
7 | order: 1100
8 | ---
9 |
10 | For Android, MacOS, and iOS, you can easily manage, deactivate, and reactivate private Duck Addresses within the Passwords menu in the DuckDuckGo browser.
11 |
12 | If you’re using Windows or the DuckDuckGo browser extension (and alternatively for Android, MacOS, and iOS), you can manage private Duck Addresses individually through your inbox. For example, if you search your inbox for ‘@duck.com’ you should be able to find any emails sent to your inbox via private Duck Addresses. These can be individually deactivated (or reactivated) via the banner at the top of each email.
13 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo Email Protection
3 | description: Our free email forwarding service removes multiple types of hidden trackers and lets you hide your personal email address online.
4 | permalink: /email-protection/index.html
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | isIndex: true
7 | ---
8 |
9 | [DuckDuckGo Email Protection](https://duckduckgo.com/email) is a free email forwarding service that removes multiple types of hidden email trackers and lets you create multiple unique private email addresses on the fly. Email Protection works with your current email account – no need to change providers or juggle multiple inboxes.
10 |
11 | If you have a [Privacy Pro]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy-pro/) subscription, you can enhance Email Protection with [Personal Information Removal]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy-pro/personal-information-removal), which finds and removes personal data, like your email address, from broker sites that sell it.
12 |
13 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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2 | title: How do I enable DuckDuckGo Email Protection on my desktop browser?
3 | nav_title: How do I enable Email Protection on Desktop?
4 | description: Email Protection can be enabled in a supported browser by visiting https://duckduckgo.com/email/login
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | order: 300
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Visit [https://duckduckgo.com/email/login](https://duckduckgo.com/email/login) in a [supported browser](https://help.duckduckgo.com/email-protection/how-do-i-get-duckduckgo-email-protection), and you'll be prompted to sign in. Follow the prompts to enable DuckDuckGo Email Protection so you can automatically autofill your personal Duck Address in online forms and generate new private Duck Addresses on the fly.
10 |
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2 | title: How do I enable DuckDuckGo Email Protection on my mobile phone?
3 | nav_title: How do I enable Email Protection on Mobile?
4 | description: DuckDuckGo Email Protection can be enabled on your phone by visiting https://duckduckgo.com/email/login from a DuckDuckGo browser.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | order: 400
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Visit [https://duckduckgo.com/email/login](https://duckduckgo.com/email/login) in a DuckDuckGo mobile browser ([iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duckduckgo-private-browser/id663592361)/[Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android)) on your phone and you'll be prompted to sign in. Follow the prompts to enable Email Protection so you can automatically autofill your personal Duck Address in online forms and generate new private Duck Addresses on the fly.
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1 | ---
2 | title: How do I get DuckDuckGo Email Protection?
3 | nav_title: How do I get Email Protection?
4 | description: DuckDuckGo Email Protection is available through DuckDuckGo browsers, or third-party browsers with the DuckDuckGo extension installed.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | order: 200
7 | ---
8 |
9 | You can sign up for DuckDuckGo Email Protection in a DuckDuckGo mobile browser ([iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duckduckgo-private-browser/id663592361)/[Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android)) by opening Settings and then selecting Email Protection. On desktop, navigate to [https://duckduckgo.com/email](https://duckduckgo.com/email) while using a DuckDuckGo desktop browser ([Mac](https://duckduckgo.com/mac)/[Windows](https://duckduckgo.com/windows)) or desktop browser extension ([Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/duckduckgo-for-firefox/)/[Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duckduckgo-privacy-essent/bkdgflcldnnnapblkhphbgpggdiikppg)/[Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/duckduckgo-privacy-essent/caoacbimdbbljakfhgikoodekdnlcgpk)/[Brave](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duckduckgo-privacy-essent/bkdgflcldnnnapblkhphbgpggdiikppg)/[Opera](https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/duckduckgo-for-opera-2/)).
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1 | ---
2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo save my email messages?
3 | nav_title: Does DuckDuckGo save my messages?
4 | description: No. DuckDuckGo does not save the content of Email Protection users’ emails.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Privacy
7 | order: 200
8 | ---
9 |
10 | No. We believe the content of your emails is none of our business, so DuckDuckGo will never save your emails for this service. We don't need to! When we receive an email, we immediately remove trackers from it and then forward it to you, never saving it on our systems. We don’t even save the headers (e.g., to/from). Read more in our [Privacy Policy and Terms of Service](https://duckduckgo.com/email/privacy-terms).
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo Email Protection Privacy
3 | description: DuckDuckGo Email Protection hides your personal email address and limits hidden email tracking–all without saving the contents of your emails.
4 | permalink: /email-protection/privacy/index.html
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Privacy
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Find out how [DuckDuckGo Email Protection](https://duckduckgo.com/email) limits hidden email tracking and helps you hide your personal email address through private Duck (duck.com) Addresses – without saving the contents of your emails.
11 |
12 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
13 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: What are email trackers?
3 | nav_title: What are email trackers?
4 | description: Companies embed trackers in images and links within email messages, letting them collect information like when you’ve opened a message, where you were when you opened it, and what device you were using.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Privacy
7 | order: 100
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Companies embed trackers in images and links within email messages, letting them collect information like when you’ve opened a message, where you were when you opened it, and what device you were using. We’ve found that 85% of emails contain trackers. If that isn’t creepy enough, this email data can be used to profile you, including to target you with ads, and influence the content you see online. Ever open an email and see a related ad about it soon thereafter? Yup, blame email trackers. This data about you is also usually sent directly to third parties, most likely without your consent.
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1 | ---
2 | title: Will my replies hide my forwarding address?
3 | nav_title: Will my replies hide my forwarding address?
4 | description: Replies to an email sent to one of your Duck Addresses will be sent from that Duck Address as well.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Privacy
7 | order: 300
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Replies to an email sent to one of your Duck Addresses will be sent from that Duck Address as well. Since DuckDuckGo doesn't create the message itself, though, we can't guarantee that it will not include your forwarding address or other identifiers if they appear within the text of the email.
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1 | ---
2 | title: How do I change my Email Protection forwarding address?
3 | nav_title: How do I change my Email Protection forwarding address?
4 | description: Your forwarding address can be changed from the Email Protection Settings “Account” tab in a supported browser.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | order: 300
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Visit the “Account” tab of [Email Protection Settings](https://duckduckgo.com/email/settings/account) in a supported browser to change your forwarding address.
11 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: How do I delete my DuckDuckGo Email Protection account?
3 | nav_title: How do I delete my account?
4 | description: Visit Email Protection Settings in a supported browser.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | order: 900
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Visit the “Account” tab of [Email Protection Settings](https://duckduckgo.com/email/settings/account) in a supported browser to delete your Email Protection account. Note that deleting your account is permanent and once deleted it cannot be recovered.
11 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: How do I disable Email Protection in a browser?
3 | nav_title: How do I disable Email Protection in a browser?
4 | description: Visit Email Protection Settings in the browser you want to remove Email Protection from, and sign out from the “Autofill” tab.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | order: 800
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Visit the “Autofill” tab of [Email Protection Settings](https://duckduckgo.com/email/settings/autofill) in the browser you want to remove Email Protection from and click "Sign out" at the bottom of the page.
11 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: How do I get support for DuckDuckGo Email protection?
3 | nav_title: How do I get support?
4 | description: DuckDuckGo Email Protection is a free email forwarding service that removes hidden email trackers and lets you create unlimited unique private email addresses.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | order: 1000
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Please first look through our other frequently asked questions to see if the answer is already covered. If it isn’t, you can contact us at support@duck.com (note that email address ends in duck.com, not duckduckgo.com) and then reply to the autoreply with the details of your situation.
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1 | ---
2 | title: I've lost access to my forwarding address, how do I change it to my new one?
3 | nav_title: How can I change my forwarding address if I’ve lost access to it?
4 | description: DuckDuckGo Email Protection is a free email forwarding service that removes hidden email trackers and lets you create unlimited unique private email addresses.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | order: 600
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Contact support@duck.com (note that email address ends in duck.com, not duckduckgo.com) and then reply to the autoreply with these details: your Personal Duck Address, current forwarding address, and the new forwarding address you would like to change it to.
11 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: I'm not receiving DuckDuckGo Email Protection emails. Can you help?
3 | nav_title: What if I’m not receiving emails?
4 | description: First, check your spam or junk folder. Otherwise, make sure that emails aren't getting caught by filters, rules, or Gmail tabs (like Promotions, Social, etc.).
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | order: 100
8 | ---
9 |
10 | First, check your spam or junk folder. Otherwise, make sure that emails aren't getting caught by filters, rules, or Gmail tabs (like Promotions, Social, etc.). If you're trying to troubleshoot by sending an email to yourself, be sure to send it from a different email address than your forwarding address.
11 |
12 | If you are still having trouble, please email support@duck.com (that’s duck.com, not duckduckgo.com), and then reply to the autoreply with any details you can provide about your particular situation.
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo Email Protection Troubleshooting
3 | description: Frequently asked questions and common fixes for DuckDuckGo Email Protection accounts and individual Duck Addresses.
4 | permalink: /email-protection/troubleshooting/index.html
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Run into trouble with your [DuckDuckGo Email Protection](https://duckduckgo.com/email) account or one of your Duck Addresses? Here are a few frequently asked questions and common fixes.
11 |
12 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
13 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Why am I getting an email message that says DuckDuckGo was unable to verify sender identity?
3 | nav_title: What does unable to verify sender identity mean?
4 | description: We follow DMARC industry standards to authenticate messages sent through our Email Protection service so we can let you know if a message's sender is unverified.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | order: 700
8 | ---
9 |
10 | We follow DMARC industry standards to authenticate messages sent through our Email Protection service so we can let you know if a message's sender is unverified.
11 |
12 | Emails from unverified senders might be forgeries trying to impersonate people or companies. These emails may be attempts to steal personal or financial information from you. If you don’t know or recognize the sender, and if you see that a sender identity wasn’t verified, avoid clicking links or downloading attachments in those emails.
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1 | ---
2 | title: What is a One-Time Passphrase (OTP) and how do I use it?
3 | nav_title: What is a One-Time Passphrase?
4 | description: DuckDuckGo Email Protection doesn’t use traditional passwords. We’ll send you a One-Time Passphrase that allows you to securely sign-in whenever you need to.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | order: 500
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Instead of using a traditional password, DuckDuckGo Email Protection uses One-Time Passphrases (OTPs) for account sign-in. Whenever you need to sign in to your Email Protection account, we’ll send you an email with a One-Time Passphrase that you’ll need to enter in the same browser you’re trying to sign in from.
11 |
12 | If you’re having issues signing in, please make sure that you’re pasting the code within the time limit stated in the email, and that you’re requesting and entering the One-Time Passphrase in the same browser.
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1 | ---
2 | title: Where do I find my DuckDuckGo Email Protection account password?
3 | nav_title: Where do I find my Email Protection account password?
4 | description: DuckDuckGo Email Protection doesn’t use traditional passwords. We’ll send you a One-Time Passphrase that allows you to securely sign-in whenever you need to.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | order: 400
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Email Protection is a forwarding service that works with your existing email account and inbox. There is no account password. Instead of using a traditional account password, Email Protection uses One-Time Passphrases for account sign-in. Whenever you need to sign in to your Email Protection account, we’ll send you an email with a One-Time Passphrase that you’ll need to enter in the same browser you’re trying to sign in from.
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1 | ---
2 | title: Where is the inbox for my Duck Address?
3 | nav_title: Where is the inbox for my Duck Address?
4 | description: There is no unique inbox for your Duck Address, as any mail sent to a Duck Address is forwarded to the inbox of the email address chosen when creating your Email Protection account, with trackers removed.
5 | category: Email Protection
6 | sub_category: Troubleshooting
7 | order: 200
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Email Protection is an email forwarding service that blocks hidden email trackers before sending the mail to your desired forwarding address (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Proton, etc). There is no unique inbox for your Duck Address, as any mail sent to a Duck Address is forwarded to the inbox of the email address chosen when creating your Email Protection account, with trackers removed.
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2 | layout: redirect
3 | sitemap: false
4 | excluded_in_search: true
5 | redirect: https://spreadprivacy.com/is-duckduckgo-a-good-search-engine/
6 | external_redirect: true
7 | ---
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2 | title: How To Use “!Bang” Shortcuts on DuckDuckGo Search
3 | nav_title: "!Bang Shortcuts"
4 | description: "!Bang commands perform your searches directly on other search engines. Learn how to use these powerful shortcuts on DuckDuckGo Private Search."
5 | category: Search Results
6 | order: 900
7 | ---
8 |
9 |
10 | !Bang commands perform your searches directly on other search engines.
11 | Sometimes you know you want to go directly to another site to search, and
12 | these commands save you steps in doing so.
13 | For example, suppose you wanted to search Amazon.com for 'bags'. In that case,
14 | you could just enter '!a bags' into DuckDuckGo and we'll take you right to the
15 | correct search results page on Amazon.com.
16 | If you've adjusted your region in the
17 | Settings menu, your !bangs will
18 | automatically direct you to the site for that region, if available. For
19 | example, if Germany is selected in the Settings, then !amazon will go to
20 | amazon.de.
21 | For more information and the full categorized list of !bang commands (over a
22 | thousand), check out our
23 | !bangs page.
24 |
25 |
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2 | layout: redirect
3 | sitemap: false
4 | excluded_in_search: true
5 | redirect: https://spreadprivacy.com/is-duckduckgo-a-good-search-engine/
6 | external_redirect: true
7 | ---
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1 | ---
2 | title: How To Sort DuckDuckGo Search Results by Date
3 | nav_title: Sort Results by Date
4 | description: Learn how to use advanced sorting features on DuckDuckGo Private Search to get the search results you want.
5 | category: Search Results
6 | order: 500
7 | ---
8 |
9 |
10 | When searching on DuckDuckGo, you have the ability to limit search results to
11 | a certain timeframe.
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 | For example, searching for "local duck rescue" could include some older or general results, whereas you might be more
16 | interested in recent articles and news reports.
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 | If you instead want to see results from the past day, week, month, or year, you can
21 | select that option from the date filter dropdown below the search box. You can even enter a custom date range.
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo Image Licenses
3 | nav_title: Image Licenses
4 | description: DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company that offers a private alternative to Google search & Chrome in one free app.
5 | category: Legal
6 | order: 150
7 | ---
8 |
9 | You can use the _License_ filter to get image search results that can be reused in various ways. The filter options are based on the [Creative Commons](https://creativecommons.org/about/cclicenses/) licensing system.
10 |
11 | We have partnered with Bing to provide this feature. You can find more information about the filter options and related licenses [here](https://help.bing.microsoft.com/#apex/18/en-us/10006/0).
12 |
13 | 
14 |
15 | Neither Bing nor DuckDuckGo can verify or represent that a specific license is associated with an image or that you can use the image under that license. Before using an image, check the originating website to make sure you fully understand the license permissions and restrictions.
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2 | layout: redirect
3 | sitemap: false
4 | excluded_in_search: true
5 | redirect: https://spreadprivacy.com/is-duckduckgo-a-good-search-engine/
6 | external_redirect: true
7 | ---
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1 | ---
2 | title: How To Use Keyboard Shortcuts on DuckDuckGo Search
3 | nav_title: Keyboard Shortcuts
4 | description: Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts for DuckDuckGo Private Search.
5 | category: Search Results
6 | order: 800
7 | ---
8 |
9 |
10 | You can use keyboard shortcuts to navigate the results (as opposed to the
11 | mouse).
12 |
13 |
14 |
Open results:
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 | Enter or l or o — go to the highlighted result, or use it right away to go
19 | to the first result
20 |
21 |
Ctrl/Cmd+Enter — open a result in the background
22 |
d — domain search (if a result is highlighted)
23 |
24 | ' or v — open the highlighted result in a new window/tab. Since this uses
25 | JavaScript, you need to turn off pop-up blockers first.
26 |
27 |
28 |
Move around:
29 |
30 |
31 |
32 | ← and → — navigate Instant Answer tabs. When an Instant Answer is open,
33 | navigate within the Instant Answer.
34 |
35 |
↓ or j — next search result
36 |
↑ or k — previous search result
37 |
/ or h — go to search box
38 |
s — go to misspelling link (if any)
39 |
t — go to top
40 |
m — go to main results
41 |
42 |
43 | If you don't like the keyboard shortcuts, you can turn them off
44 | in the settings.
45 |
10 | We have two non-JavaScript versions of our search results, which come up
11 | automatically for some browsers that don't work with the regular JavaScript
12 | version.
13 |
20 | However, keep in mind that these non-JavaScript sites lack some of the
21 | features present on the primary site because of its heavy use of JavaScript.
22 |
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2 | layout: redirect
3 | sitemap: false
4 | excluded_in_search: true
5 | redirect: https://spreadprivacy.com/is-duckduckgo-a-good-search-engine/
6 | external_redirect: true
7 | ---
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2 | layout: redirect
3 | sitemap: false
4 | excluded_in_search: true
5 | redirect: https://spreadprivacy.com/is-duckduckgo-a-good-search-engine/
6 | external_redirect: true
7 | ---
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1 | ---
2 | title: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser Extension
3 | description: DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company that offers a private alternative to Google search & Chrome in one free app.
4 | permalink: /get-duckduckgo/browser-extension/index.html
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser Extension
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Learn how to install the DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials browser extension.
11 |
12 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
13 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser
3 | description: DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company that offers a private alternative to Google search & Chrome in one free app.
4 | permalink: /get-duckduckgo/browser/index.html
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Learn how to download the DuckDuckGo browser on desktop and mobile.
11 |
12 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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1 | ---
2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo make a browser?
3 | description: DuckDuckGo makes browsers for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
4 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
5 | order: 50
6 | ---
7 |
8 | Yes, the DuckDuckGo Browser for {% include ddg-browser-os-list-linked.md %} is an alternative to Google Chrome and other browsers that lets you take back control of your personal information.
9 |
10 | Every day, millions of people [choose DuckDuckGo over Chrome and other browsers](https://duckduckgo.com/compare-privacy) to search and browse online. Our built-in search engine is like Google but never tracks your searches. And our browsing protections, such as ad tracker blocking and cookie blocking, help stop other companies from collecting your data. Oh, and our browser is free — we make money from [privacy-respecting search ads]({{ site.baseurl }}/company/how-duckduckgo-makes-money/), not by exploiting your data.
11 |
12 | Our private search engine is also independently accessible at [duckduckgo.com](https://duckduckgo.com) and as a built-in option for other popular browsers.
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1 | ---
2 | title: How To Get the DuckDuckGo Browser on Mac
3 | nav_title: Mac
4 | description: The free browser from DuckDuckGo has the speed you need, the features you expect, and comes packed with our best-in-class privacy protections.
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser
7 | order: 100
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Our free web browser is a privacy-protecting alternative to Google Chrome and other browsers. It comes with seamless privacy protection built-in, including our search engine that replaces Google and doesn’t track your search history, plus {% include browser-benefits.md %}, and more. The DuckDuckGo browser is available for {% include ddg-browser-os-list-linked.md %}.
11 |
12 | To get the DuckDuckGo Private Browser for Mac:
13 |
14 | - Download [directly from DuckDuckGo](http://duckduckgo.com/mac) (compatible with macOS 11.4 or later)
15 | - Download from the [Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duckduckgo-private-browser/id663592361) (compatible with macOS 12.3 or later)
16 |
17 | Learn more about [DuckDuckGo for Mac](https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-for-mac-open-beta/).
18 |
19 | ## Mac App Store Version Limitations
20 |
21 | - Bitwarden users should download from us directly instead of the Mac App Store, because the App Store version does not include a Bitwarden integration.
22 | - If you use your browser to open local files, you should download from us directly. The Mac App Store version does not have access to local files.
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2 | title: How To Get DuckDuckGo
3 | nav_title: How To Get DuckDuckGo
4 | description: "Our free, privacy-protecting alternative to Google Search and Chrome is now available on all major platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows."
5 | permalink: /get-duckduckgo/index.html
6 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | [DuckDuckGo Search](https://duckduckgo.com) and DuckDuckGo Private Browser – our privacy-protecting alternative to Google Search and Chrome in one free app – is now available on all major platforms. [Privacy Pro]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy-pro), our three-in-one privacy subscription service, is also available to U.S. residents in the DuckDuckGo browser on all major platforms. Find step-by-step instructions for your device below.
11 |
12 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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2 | title: How much does DuckDuckGo cost?
3 | description: DuckDuckGo Search, our browser extensions, and DuckDuckGo Private Browser are all free. Privacy Pro can be purchased as a monthly or annual subscription.
4 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
5 | order: 25
6 | ---
7 |
8 | [DuckDuckGo Search](https://duckduckgo.com/), our browser extensions, and DuckDuckGo Private Browser, our everyday browser and privacy-protecting alternative to Google Search & Chrome in one app, **are all free**.
9 |
10 | We also offer [Privacy Pro]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy-pro) —- our three-in-one subscription service —- which costs $9.99 a month, or $99.99 a year. It includes a [VPN]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy-pro/vpn), a [Personal Information Removal]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy-pro/personal-information-removal) service, and an [Identity Theft Restoration]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy-pro/identity-theft-restoration) service.
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2 | title: Did DuckDuckGo censor search results about the Russia-Ukraine war?
3 | nav_title: Did DuckDuckGo censor Russian search results?
4 | description: No. We don’t evaluate or otherwise take into account any potential political bias or leanings of websites in our search result rankings.
5 | image: /images/russia-metadata.png
6 | category: Misconceptions
7 | order: 800
8 | ---
9 |
10 | No. Our search ranking is strictly non-political, meaning we don’t evaluate or otherwise take into account any potential political bias or leanings of websites in our search result rankings. For Russia in particular, a few sites identified by our news spam detector were from the Russian state, but we do not go looking for anything Russian in particular (or any particular country or topic). We also do not evaluate the "truth" of any particular news story or narrative. For more information, see our news rankings help page.
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2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo censor or otherwise politically bias their search results?
3 | nav_title: Does DuckDuckGo censor search results?
4 | description: No. We don’t evaluate or otherwise take into account any potential political bias or leanings of websites in our search result rankings.
5 | category: Misconceptions
6 | order: 700
7 | ---
8 |
9 | No. Our search ranking is strictly non-political, meaning we don’t evaluate or otherwise take into account any potential political bias or leanings of websites in our search result rankings. For more information, see our news rankings help page.
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2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo have a deal with Bill Gates to track people?
3 | nav_title: Does DuckDuckGo have a deal with Bill Gates?
4 | description: No. We have no deal with Bill Gates, and we do not track our users, per our strict Privacy Policy.
5 | category: Misconceptions
6 | image: /images/bill-gates.png
7 | order: 300
8 | ---
9 |
10 | No. We have no deal whatsoever with Bill Gates. Per our strict [Privacy Policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy), we do not track our users: "We don’t save or share your search or browsing history when you search on DuckDuckGo or use our apps and extensions." In addition, we are not and have never been owned by another company. We have been an independent company since our founding in 2008 and remain so.
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2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo Search use Google results?
3 | nav_title: Does DuckDuckGo Search use Google results?
4 | description: No. DuckDuckGo has no relationship with Google and we do not rely on Google’s results for any of our search results.
5 | category: Misconceptions
6 | order: 400
7 | ---
8 |
9 | No. DuckDuckGo has no relationship with Google. You may notice content originally from Google, such as YouTube videos, in our search results. Even though Google has a monopoly on access to this content, we are able to get it anonymously via indirect sources. This ensures we still offer quality search results without needing to rely on Google directly for any of it. We also offer an extension for Google Chrome and an app for Android devices, but these are not in partnership with Google – and actually aim to protect you from Google’s online trackers.
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1 | ---
2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo sell personal information?
3 | nav_title: Does DuckDuckGo sell personal information?
4 | description: No. We have never sold personal information to anyone, and we do not track our users, per our strict Privacy Policy.
5 | category: Misconceptions
6 | image: /images/sell-info-metadata.png
7 | order: 200
8 | ---
9 |
10 | No. We have never sold personal information to anyone, and we do not track our users, per our strict [Privacy Policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy) which says "We don’t save or share your search or browsing history when you search on DuckDuckGo or use our apps and extensions."
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2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo share my search and browsing history with governments?
3 | nav_title: Does DuckDuckGo share my search history with governments?
4 | description: 'No. Per our strict Privacy Policy: "We don’t save or share your search or browsing history when you search on DuckDuckGo or use our apps and extensions."'
5 | image: /images/governments.png
6 | category: Misconceptions
7 | order: 600
8 | ---
9 |
10 | No. Per our strict [Privacy Policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy):
11 |
12 | - "Critically, it's not possible for us to provide search or browsing histories linked to you in response to legal requests because we don't have them."
13 | - "We don’t save or share your search or browsing history when you search on DuckDuckGo or use our apps and extensions."
14 |
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2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo share my search or browsing history with Microsoft?
3 | nav_title: Does DuckDuckGo share my search history with Microsoft?
4 | description: 'No. Per our strict Privacy Policy: "We don’t save or share your search or browsing history when you search on DuckDuckGo or use our apps and extensions."'
5 | category: Misconceptions
6 | order: 500
7 | ---
8 |
9 | No, per our strict [Privacy Policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy):
10 |
11 | - "We don’t save or share your search or browsing history when you search on DuckDuckGo or use our apps and extensions."
12 | - "In the process of delivering our search results and other content, we also prevent our hosting and content providers from creating a history of your searches and browsing."
13 |
14 | Regarding Microsoft specifically, see this [blog post](https://spreadprivacy.com/more-privacy-and-transparency/) about our Web Tracking Protections: "Microsoft scripts are not and have never been embedded in our search engine or apps, which do not track you."
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2 | title: Is DuckDuckGo owned by Google or any other entity?
3 | nav_title: Is DuckDuckGo owned by Google?
4 | description: No, we are not and have never been owned by Google or any other entity. We have been an independent company since our founding in 2008.
5 | category: Misconceptions
6 | order: 100
7 | ---
8 |
9 | No. We are not and have never been owned by Google or any other entity. We have been an independent company since our founding in 2008. You may notice content originally from Google, such as YouTube videos, in our search results. Even though Google has a monopoly on access to this content, we are able to get it anonymously via indirect sources. This ensures we still offer quality search results without needing to rely on Google directly for any of it. We also offer an extension for Google Chrome and a Google Android app, but these are not in partnership with Google -- and actually aim to protect you from Google’s online trackers.
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2 | title: Misconceptions About DuckDuckGo
3 | description: There are lots of false rumors about DuckDuckGo out there – don’t be fooled by them! Here’s the truth about some common misconceptions.
4 | permalink: /misconceptions/index.html
5 | category: Misconceptions
6 | isIndex: true
7 | ---
8 |
9 | There are lots of false rumors about DuckDuckGo out there – don’t be fooled by them! Here’s the truth about some of the most common ones we’ve seen floating around.
10 |
11 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
12 |
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2 | title: Is DuckDuckGo bad? What’s the downside?
3 | nav_title: What's the downside of DuckDuckGo?
4 | description: Why is DuckDuckGo bad? It isn’t! Our free browser offers everyday privacy with no tradeoffs, and it’s available for all your devices. No downsides in sight.
5 | category: Misconceptions
6 | order: 900
7 | ---
8 |
9 | It’s natural to assume that there’d be some kind of downside, since we respect your privacy and we don’t track you. But it’s a [myth]({{ site.baseurl }}/company/how-duckduckgo-makes-money/) that creepy tracking is a necessary trade-off. DuckDuckGo does everything you’d expect of a browser and search engine — while still helping to protect your personal information.
10 |
11 | At DuckDuckGo, we believe the best way to protect your personal information from hackers, scammers, and privacy-invasive companies is to stop it from being collected at all. That's why millions of people [choose DuckDuckGo over Chrome and other browsers](https://duckduckgo.com/compare-privacy) to search and browse online. Our built-in search engine is like Google but never tracks your searches. And our browsing protections, such as ad tracker blocking and cookie blocking, help stop other companies from collecting your data. Oh, and [our browser](https://duckduckgo.com/app) is free — we make money from [privacy-respecting search ads]({{ site.baseurl }}/company/how-duckduckgo-makes-money/), not by exploiting your data. Take back control of your personal information with the browser designed for data protection, not data collection.
12 |
13 | Nothing bad about that.
14 |
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2 | title: How To Get the DuckDuckGo Browser on Android
3 | nav_title: Android
4 | description: The free private browser from DuckDuckGo. Get seamless protection while you search and browse, plus access to tracking protection for emails you receive.
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser
7 | order: 400
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Get the DuckDuckGo Private Browser from [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android), [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/com.duckduckgo.mobile.android/), or [as an APK File](https://github.com/duckduckgo/Android/releases).
11 |
12 | Our free web browser for Android is a privacy-protecting alternative to Google Chrome and other browsers. It comes with seamless privacy protection built-in, including our search engine that replaces Google and doesn’t track your search history, plus {% include browser-benefits.md %}, and more. The DuckDuckGo browser is available for {% include ddg-browser-os-list-linked.md %}.
13 |
14 | - Learn more about our [DuckDuckGo Private Browser](https://duckduckgo.com/app).
15 | - Review the DuckDuckGo Private Browser app listing in the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android).
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2 | layout: redirect
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4 | excluded_in_search: true
5 | redirect: /desktop/adding-duckduckgo-to-your-browser
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4 | excluded_in_search: true
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2 | title: How To Add DuckDuckGo to Firefox Mobile
3 | nav_title: Firefox Mobile Add-On
4 | description: DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company that offers a private alternative to Google search & Chrome in one free app.
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser Extension
7 | order: 600
8 | ---
9 |
10 | > Did you mean desktop Firefox instead?
11 |
12 | ## Installing our Android Add-On
13 |
14 | - [DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials add-on](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/android/addon/duckduckgo-for-firefox/): Changes your browser search engine to DuckDuckGo Search, along with other privacy benefits such as tracker blocking and encrypted website connections (where possible). Learn more about our Web Tracking Protections.
15 |
16 | ## Changing Your Search Engine to DuckDuckGo
17 |
18 | Instructions on how to change the default search engine:
19 |
20 | - [Firefox for iOS]({{ site.baseurl }}/change-default-search-engine/firefox#ios)
21 | - [Firefox for Android]({{ site.baseurl }}/change-default-search-engine/firefox#android)
22 |
23 | {% include default-search-disclaimer.md %}
24 |
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2 | title: How To Get the DuckDuckGo Browser on iOS
3 | nav_title: iPhone & iPad
4 | description: The free browser from DuckDuckGo has the speed you need, the features you expect, and comes packed with our best-in-class privacy protections.
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Get the DuckDuckGo Browser
7 | order: 300
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Get the DuckDuckGo Private Browser from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duckduckgo-private-browser/id663592361).
11 |
12 | Our free web browser for iOS is a privacy-protecting alternative to Google Chrome and other browsers. It comes with seamless privacy protection built-in, including our search engine that replaces Google and doesn’t track your search history, plus {% include browser-benefits.md %}, and more. The DuckDuckGo browser is available for {% include ddg-browser-os-list-linked.md %}.
13 |
14 | - Learn more about our [DuckDuckGo Private Browser](https://duckduckgo.com/app).
15 | - Review the DuckDuckGo Private Browser app listing in the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duckduckgo-private-browser/id663592361).
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4 | excluded_in_search: true
5 | redirect: /change-default-search-engine/safari#ios
6 | ---
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4 | excluded_in_search: true
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4 | excluded_in_search: true
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2 | title: DuckDuckGo App Tracking Protection
3 | description: Offered in DuckDuckGo for Android, App Tracking Protection helps block 3rd-party trackers in your other apps, even when you’re not using them.
4 | permalink: /p-app-tracking-protection/index.html
5 | category: App Tracking Protection
6 | isIndex: true
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Available in [DuckDuckGo Private Browser for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android), App Tracking Protection is a feature that helps block 3rd-party trackers in your apps, even when you’re not using them. It works locally on your device and does not collect personal data.
10 |
11 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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3 | sitemap: false
4 | excluded_in_search: true
5 | redirect: /p-app-tracking-protection/what-is-app-tracking-protection
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2 | title: How does DuckDuckGo App Tracking Protection work?
3 | nav_title: How does App Tracking Protection work?
4 | description: App Tracking Protection is a feature in DuckDuckGo for Android that helps block 3rd-party trackers in your apps, even when you’re not using them.
5 | category: App Tracking Protection
6 | order: 200
7 | ---
8 |
9 | App Tracking Protection is a feature in the [DuckDuckGo Private Browser for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android) that helps block 3rd-party trackers in your apps, even when you’re not using them. App Tracking Protection detects when other apps on your phone are about to send data to any of the 3rd-party tracking companies in our [list of app trackers](https://github.com/duckduckgo/tracker-blocklists/blob/main/app/README.md). For example, when Facebook tries to track you in a health app. Our protection works to block tracking requests that occur over HTTPS, which includes the majority of app traffic on the Internet.
10 |
11 | We continually work to keep our app tracker blocklist up to date by identifying new app trackers and mitigating how trackers attempt to evade us. When we update our list, your App Tracking Protection will update automatically.
12 |
13 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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2 | title: What is DuckDuckGo App Tracking Protection?
3 | nav_title: What is App Tracking Protection?
4 | description: App Tracking Protection is a feature in DuckDuckGo for Android that helps block 3rd-party trackers in your apps, even when you’re not using them.
5 | category: App Tracking Protection
6 | order: 100
7 | ---
8 |
9 | App Tracking Protection is a feature in the [DuckDuckGo Private Browser for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android) that helps block 3rd-party trackers in your apps, even when you’re not using them. When App Tracking Protection is enabled, it will detect when other apps on your phone are about to send data to any of the 3rd-party tracking companies in our [list of app trackers](https://github.com/duckduckgo/tracker-blocklists/blob/main/app/README.md), and block most of those requests.
10 |
11 | You can get DuckDuckGo App Tracking Protection by installing our DuckDuckGo Private Browser Android app and then going to App Tracking Protection in the ‘More from DuckDuckGo’ section of settings.
12 |
13 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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2 | title: DuckDuckGo Identity Theft Restoration
3 | description: Get answers to frequently asked questions about DuckDuckGo Identity Theft Restoration, which helps you restore your identity if it is stolen.
4 | permalink: /privacy-pro/identity-theft-restoration/index.html
5 | category: Privacy Pro
6 | sub_category: Identity Theft Restoration
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | With more than 1 million cases a year reported in the U.S., identity theft is more common than you might think. If your identity is stolen, DuckDuckGo Identity Theft Restoration helps you handle the stress and expense to restore it and get you back on track. Coverage varies by region; see [this page]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy-pro/identity-theft-restoration/getting-started) for details.
11 |
12 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
13 |
14 | {% include privacy-pro-contact.md %}
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2 | title: About Iris, Our Partner for Identity Theft Restoration
3 | nav_title: About Iris
4 | description: Get answers to frequently asked questions about DuckDuckGo Identity Theft Restoration, which helps you restore your identity if it is stolen.
5 | category: Privacy Pro
6 | sub_category: Identity Theft Restoration
7 | order: 200
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Identity Theft Restoration is offered by and in partnership with Generali Global Assistance, Inc., doing business as Iris® Powered by Generali.
11 |
12 | ## Who is Iris?
13 |
14 | Iris® Powered by Generali is one of the oldest firms specializing in identity theft in the U.S. and has 20 years of experience in helping people recover from identity theft. Iris' identity theft advisors are available 24/7, every day of the year, and answer calls within 30 seconds on average. This responsiveness has earned them 18 customer service awards over the last 10 years.
15 |
16 | ## What personal information is shared with Iris?
17 |
18 | In order to provide assistance, Iris will need to verify your identity and collect some details about your identity theft case. No personal information is shared between Iris and DuckDuckGo.
19 |
20 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
21 |
22 | {% include privacy-pro-contact.md %}
23 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Navigating Suspicious Activity with Identity Theft Restoration
3 | nav_title: Navigating Suspicious Activity
4 | description: Get answers to frequently asked questions about DuckDuckGo Identity Theft Restoration, which helps you restore your identity if it is stolen.
5 | category: Privacy Pro
6 | sub_category: Identity Theft Restoration
7 | order: 400
8 | ---
9 |
10 | If you suspect that your credit or debit card information is being used fraudulently, please contact Iris so that an advisor can start researching your case and work with your bank to help resolve the situation. You can do so by navigating to **Settings** in the DuckDuckGo browser, go to the **Privacy Pro** section, and click on **Identity Theft Restoration**.
11 |
12 | ## What do I do if I receive a suspicious phone call, email, or mail?
13 |
14 | If you receive a phone call, email, or letter that you have reason to believe indicates that your identity may have been stolen, please contact Iris so that an advisor can start researching your case and determine if your identity has been stolen.
15 |
16 | If you’re interested in learning more about how to recognize phone and phishing scams, the FTC offers helpful resources:
17 |
18 | - [FTC – Phone Scams](https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/phone-scams)
19 | - [FTC – Phishing Scams](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/topics/identity-theft/phishing-scams)
20 |
21 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
22 |
23 | {% include privacy-pro-contact.md %}
24 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal
3 | description: Get answers to frequently asked questions about DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal, which removes your personal information from sites that store and sell it.
4 | permalink: /privacy-pro/personal-information-removal/index.html
5 | category: Privacy Pro
6 | sub_category: Personal Information Removal
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Ever tried looking yourself up online? DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal can help find and remove your personal information, such as your name and address, from data broker sites that store and sell it, helping to combat identity theft and spam. Access to Personal Information Removal comes with DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro subscriptions in the U.S., where data collection is an especially pervasive issue. Not available outside the U.S.
11 |
12 | If you have questions regarding personally identifiable information in DuckDuckGo search results, please see [Can a search result be removed from DuckDuckGo?]({{ site.baseurl }}/results/can-a-result-be-removed)
13 |
14 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
15 |
16 | {% include privacy-pro-contact.md %}
17 |
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2 | title: DuckDuckGo VPN and App Tracking Protection
3 | nav_title: DuckDuckGo VPN and App Tracking Protection
4 | description: Get answers to frequently asked questions about DuckDuckGo VPN, which gives you an extra layer of protection online, hiding your location and IP address from the sites you visit.
5 | category: Privacy Pro
6 | sub_category: VPN
7 | order: 600
8 | ---
9 |
10 | The DuckDuckGo VPN is the only VPN compatible with DuckDuckGo [App Tracking Protection]({{ site.baseurl}}/p-app-tracking-protection/) for Android.
11 |
12 | ## Why don't other VPNs work with App Tracking Protection?
13 |
14 | Android only allows one active VPN interface at a time per device, and while App Tracking Protection is not a VPN itself, it does require a VPN interface to function.
15 |
16 | DuckDuckGo VPN can share that VPN interface with App Tracking Protection because both features are managed by the DuckDuckGo browser.
17 |
18 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
19 |
20 | {% include privacy-pro-contact.md %}
21 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo VPN store any log of my VPN activity?
3 | nav_title: About Our No-Logging Policy
4 | description: Get answers to frequently asked questions about DuckDuckGo VPN, which gives you an extra layer of protection online, hiding your location and IP address from the sites you visit.
5 | category: Privacy Pro
6 | sub_category: VPN
7 | order: 200
8 | ---
9 |
10 | No. Per our [Privacy Pro Privacy Policy](https://duckduckgo.com/pro/privacy-terms), “We don’t keep logs of your VPN activity. We have no way to tie what you do while connected to the DuckDuckGo VPN to you as an individual. For example, we don’t have any record of website visits, DNS requests, IP addresses connected, or session lengths.”
11 |
12 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
13 |
14 | {% include privacy-pro-contact.md %}
15 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo VPN Port Forwarding and Blocking
3 | nav_title: Port Forwarding and Blocking
4 | description: Get answers to frequently asked questions about DuckDuckGo VPN, which gives you an extra layer of protection online, hiding your location and IP address from the sites you visit.
5 | category: Privacy Pro
6 | sub_category: VPN
7 | order: 700
8 | ---
9 |
10 | The DuckDuckGo VPN prohibits port forwarding.
11 |
12 | ## Does the DuckDuckGo VPN block any ports?
13 |
14 | Yes, we block ports 25, 137, 138, 139, 445, and 6881–6889.
15 |
16 | We reserve the right to block any port in order to protect ourselves, our customers, and the quality of our service.
17 |
18 | ## Can I torrent TV shows and other content using the DuckDuckGo VPN?
19 |
20 | Our VPN cannot be used to infringe the intellectual property rights of others, or for any other illegal activity, per the [Privacy Pro Terms of Service](https://duckduckgo.com/pro/privacy-terms). While we recognize there are non-infringing uses of torrenting, we made the decision to block destination ports commonly used for torrenting. We also prohibit port forwarding.
21 |
22 | This decision was made to ensure the privacy-centric architecture of our VPN is sustainable long term. We are committed to maintaining a system that does not enable us to connect online activity to a particular user. Considering this, we have taken these proactive measures to prevent abuse of our service.
23 |
24 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
25 |
26 | {% include privacy-pro-contact.md %}
27 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: What protocols does DuckDuckGo VPN support?
3 | nav_title: VPN Protocols and WireGuard
4 | description: Get answers to frequently asked questions about DuckDuckGo VPN, which gives you an extra layer of protection online, hiding your location and IP address from the sites you visit.
5 | category: Privacy Pro
6 | sub_category: VPN
7 | order: 300
8 | ---
9 |
10 | DuckDuckGo VPN uses the fast and secure WireGuard protocol. Learn more about Wireguard [here](https://www.wireguard.com/).
11 |
12 | ## Why WireGuard?
13 |
14 | WireGuard is a fast, secure, open-source VPN protocol with state-of-the-art cryptography. It's designed to be simpler and faster than other commonly used VPN protocols.
15 |
16 | ## Does the VPN support TCP or IPv6 traffic?
17 |
18 | Our VPN doesn’t currently support TCP or IPv6 traffic, but we do plan to do so in the future.
19 |
20 | ## Does the VPN work with Apple's iCloud Private Relay?
21 |
22 | No. Traffic that goes through DuckDuckGo VPN will not use iCloud Private Relay.
23 |
24 | ## Can I configure the VPN myself or do I have to use the DuckDuckGo browser?
25 |
26 | The DuckDuckGo browser is required to use the VPN, but once enabled it works across all apps on your device.
27 |
28 | We do not provide configuration files for other VPN clients.
29 |
30 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
31 |
32 | {% include privacy-pro-contact.md %}
33 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo VPN
3 | description: Get answers to frequently asked questions about DuckDuckGo’s Privacy Pro subscription that includes VPN, Personal Information Removal, and Identity Theft Restoration.
4 | permalink: /privacy-pro/vpn/index.html
5 | category: Privacy Pro
6 | sub_category: VPN
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | DuckDuckGo’s VPN encrypts your Internet connection across browsers and apps on your entire device and hides your location and IP address from the sites you visit.
11 |
12 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
13 |
14 | {% include privacy-pro-contact.md %}
15 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Can my internet provider see my DuckDuckGo searches?
3 | description: Your internet provider cannot see your searches on DuckDuckGo because DuckDuckGo Search uses an encrypted connection.
4 | category: Search Privacy
5 | order: 175
6 | ---
7 |
8 | No. Because the connection between you and [DuckDuckGo Search](https://duckduckgo.com/) is encrypted, that means your internet provider cannot see the searches you make on DuckDuckGo.
9 |
10 | You can check your connection is encrypted by looking at the web address in your browser. If the web address starts with “https” (instead of just “http”) that means it is encrypted. If you use our browser or browser extensions, our Smarter Encryption feature encrypts connections to more of the websites you visit, such as the ones you may click on from DuckDuckGo Search.
11 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Use of Digital Rights Management (DRM) in the DuckDuckGo Browser
3 | nav_title: Digital Rights Management Permissions
4 | description: Learn how the DuckDuckGo browser handles DRM permissions.
5 | category: Web Browsing Privacy
6 | order: 500
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Many websites which stream music or video content (e.g., Netflix or Spotify) require browsers to support Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology. This technology is used to control playback of copyrighted content.
10 |
11 | We assess the privacy and usability implications of supporting features in our browsers, including DRM.
12 | In the DuckDuckGo browser for Android, DRM permissions are only available for websites that use [Widevine](https://widevine.com/), which is one of the most popular industry standards, but is also [known to provide access to device identifiers](https://petsymposium.org/popets/2023/popets-2023-0112.pdf) on Android.
13 | Over time, we'll investigate the privacy risks and protection for DRM on other platforms, as well as other DRM providers.
14 |
15 | If you see the following permission prompt on a website and click “Allow” in a DuckDuckGo browser, this allows the website to access the DRM technology provided by your device.
16 |
17 | 
18 |
19 | **When should you allow DRM permissions?**
20 |
21 | In some cases, you may be comfortable sharing an identifier with a website such as Netflix, but you may want to disallow DRM on websites you don’t trust, especially when they do not contain any media content.
22 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: How DuckDuckGo Keeps Favicons Anonymous
3 | nav_title: Anonymous Favicons
4 | description: DuckDuckGo doesn’t track you. That’s the DuckDuckGo privacy policy in a nutshell.
5 | category: Search Privacy
6 | order: 1000
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Within [DuckDuckGo Search](https://duckduckgo.com) we show favicons (small website logos) for a better user experience. These favicons are requested from our servers rather than from websites directly, because it can be surprisingly complicated to locate a favicon for a website — they can be stored in a variety of locations and in a variety of formats. We've developed our behind-the-scenes service to understand these edge cases and simplify retrieval within our search engine.
10 |
11 | At DuckDuckGo, we don’t track you, ever. That’s our [privacy policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy) in a nutshell. For example, we do not create unique cookies and, more generally, architect our product so that we do not even have the ability to create a search or browsing history for any individual — it’s privacy by design.
12 |
13 | Updates to favicons should occur automatically over a period of a few weeks. If you are seeing a persistent problem, please let us know.
14 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Is DuckDuckGo Search encrypted?
3 | description: DuckDuckGo Search is always encrypted.
4 | category: Search Privacy
5 | order: 150
6 | ---
7 |
8 | Yes, [DuckDuckGo Search](https://duckduckgo.com/) is always encrypted, and you can tell by looking at the web address in your browser. If the web address starts with “https” (instead of just “http”) that means it is encrypted and that no one in between you and us (including your internet provider and ours) can see your search terms.
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1 | ---
2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo Search track you?
3 | description: DuckDuckGo doesn’t track you. That’s the DuckDuckGo privacy policy in a nutshell.
4 | category: Search Privacy
5 | order: 100
6 | ---
7 |
8 | DuckDuckGo never tracks you, per [our privacy policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy). In addition to [our default version](https://duckduckgo.com/), we also offer two non-JavaScript versions ([HTML](https://duckduckgo.com/html) & [lite](https://duckduckgo.com/lite)), a [Tor onion service](https://duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion/), several [privacy settings](https://duckduckgo.com/settings) (including POST & RefControl), and we allow you to use [URL parameters](https://duckduckgo.com/params) instead of cookies for our anonymous Cloud Save feature to store settings.
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo Search Privacy
3 | description: DuckDuckGo Search offers the key features you’d expect from a search engine--but unlike other search engines, it never tracks you.
4 | permalink: /search-privacy/index.html
5 | category: Search Privacy
6 | isIndex: true
7 | ---
8 |
9 | [DuckDuckGo Search](https://duckduckgo.com) offers the key features you expect from a search engine, but unlike other search engines, it never tracks you. And because the connection between you and DuckDuckGo Search is encrypted, that means your internet provider can’t see the searches you make on DuckDuckGo either.
10 |
11 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
12 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: How does DuckDuckGo measure downloads without tracking me?
3 | nav_title: Measuring Downloads Anonymously
4 | description: DuckDuckGo doesn’t track you. That’s the DuckDuckGo Privacy Policy in a nutshell.
5 | category: Web Browsing Privacy
6 | order: 150
7 | ---
8 |
9 | At DuckDuckGo, we don’t track you, ever. That’s our [Privacy Policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy) in a nutshell. To improve our service, we develop completely anonymous ways to understand how people discover and use our products.
10 |
11 | You might notice that some download links for our browsers and browser extensions include a `source=` or an `origin=` URL parameter in the web address. These parameters allow us to anonymously see where a browser download originated by assigning a string of text to indicate the download source. For example, the parameter might indicate that the download happened from a button on our homepage or from a specific paid ad campaign. These strings are anonymous as they are not unique to individuals and are also not associated with any individual identifiers, for example IP address.
12 |
13 | Most of the time we use `origin=` to count each download and then discard it immediately. To understand retention, we use `source=` instead, which will be anonymously sent by the browser along with the `atb=` parameter for twenty-eight days, after which it's discarded.
14 |
15 | You can find out more about how we use the `atb=` parameter in [this help page]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy/atb/).
16 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: What is the ‘t’ URL parameter for on DuckDuckGo Search?
3 | nav_title: About the ‘t’ URL Parameter
4 | description: DuckDuckGo doesn’t track you. That’s the DuckDuckGo privacy policy in a nutshell.
5 | category: Search Privacy
6 | order: 600
7 | ---
8 |
9 |
10 | Through
11 | partnerships with
12 | developers and companies, DuckDuckGo has been integrated into many
13 | applications. In these partnerships, a portion of DuckDuckGo's advertising
14 | revenue is sometimes shared back. To assign advertising revenue and collect
15 | anonymous aggregate usage information, developers add a unique "&t="
16 | parameter to searches made through their applications.
17 |
18 |
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4 | excluded_in_search: true
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2 | title: DuckDuckGo Preview for Windows crash report disclaimer
3 | nav_title: DuckDuckGo Preview Disclaimer
4 | description: DuckDuckGo Preview automatically collects diagnostic information in the event of a crash to help DuckDuckGo test and improve experimental features.
5 | category: Legal
6 | order: 450
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Per our privacy policy, DuckDuckGo does not track you, ever. In order to improve the experimental features included in DuckDuckGo Preview for Windows, diagnostic information is anonymously sent to DuckDuckGo in the event of a crash. This diagnostic information can include:
10 |
11 | - What browser feature was in use at the time of the crash
12 | - Your DuckDuckGo Preview version number
13 | - Your Windows OS version
14 | - How much memory the browser was using
15 | - The time and date of the crash
16 |
17 | While none of the above information is personally identifiable or associated with any individual identifiers such as an IP address or device ID, reports may incidentally include personal information, such as a username entered into a website or the URL of a page open at the time of the crash.
18 |
19 | While the regular DuckDuckGo browser utilizes a version of Microsoft’s WebView2 which we’ve modified to remove Microsoft diagnostics, DuckDuckGo Preview for Windows utilizes a pre-release version of WebView2 which may independently collect diagnostic information before we’re able to remove it, subject to Microsoft’s own terms and conditions.
20 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Legal
3 | description: Find disclosures and information about DuckDuckGo’s regulatory reporting, your personal privacy rights, and more at DuckDuckGo Help.
4 | permalink: /r-legal/index.html
5 | category: Legal
6 | isIndex: true
7 | ---
8 |
9 | At DuckDuckGo, we don’t track you. That’s our [Privacy Policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy) in a nutshell. Have a small-print question? Refer to the disclosures below for information about DuckDuckGo’s regulatory reporting, your personal privacy rights, and more.
10 |
11 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
12 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Opt Out Guides
3 | nav_title: Opt Out Guides
4 | description: TBD
5 | permalink: /resources/opt-out-guides/index.html
6 | sub_category: Opt Out Guides
7 | category: Privacy Guides
8 | isIndex: true
9 | ---
10 |
11 | > **Looking to streamline this process?** DuckDuckGo offers a hands-off Personal Information Removal service inside [Privacy Pro](https://duckduckgo.com/pro){:target="\_blank"}. We scan dozens of people search sites like FastPeopleSearch for your personal information, submit opt-outs on your behalf, and scan every 10 days (the most frequent in the industry) to ensure removed information stays offline.
12 |
13 | - [FastPeopleSearch Removal]({{ site.baseurl }}/fastpeoplesearch-removal)
14 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo Privacy Guides
3 | description: Looking for more ways to protect your privacy online? Learn how to maximize your privacy from the company who's been making privacy simple for over a decade.
4 | permalink: /resources/index.html
5 | category: Privacy Guides
6 | isIndex: true
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Our online privacy faces more threats than ever — from invasive tracking, identity thieves, and more. While it can feel overwhelming, we’ve been on a mission for over a decade to show the world that privacy online can be simple. There are actually some easy steps you can take to protect yourself and your personal information online.
10 |
11 | Of course, using the [DuckDuckGo Private Browser](https://duckduckgo.com/app) is a fantastic place to start. With more than a dozen free protections built in, including our private alternative to Google search, you’re already getting [more privacy out of the box](https://duckduckgo.com/compare-privacy/) than most other browsers offer by default.
12 |
13 | But what else should you consider? We've compiled these guides to answer common questions about online privacy protection so you can take the next steps in your privacy journey.
14 |
15 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
16 |
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3 | sitemap: false
4 | excluded_in_search: true
5 | redirect: /results/syntax
6 | ---
7 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: What does the ‘links.duckduckgo.com’ domain do?
3 | nav_title: About the ‘links.duckduckgo.com’ Domain
4 | description: DuckDuckGo doesn’t track you. That’s the DuckDuckGo privacy policy in a nutshell.
5 | category: Search Privacy
6 | order: 800
7 | ---
8 |
9 | At DuckDuckGo, we don’t track you, ever. That’s our [privacy policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy) in a nutshell. For example, we do not create unique cookies and, more generally, architect our product so that we do not even have the ability to create a search or browsing history for any individual — it’s privacy by design.
10 |
11 | When using [DuckDuckGo Search](https://duckduckgo.com), you may notice network requests to links.duckduckgo.com. For stability, privacy, and security we compartmentalize parts of our infrastructure, including on DuckDuckGo Search. We use JavaScript to fetch organic results, and that code is hosted on a dedicated subdomain – links.duckduckgo.com – using end-to-end encryption (TLS). This process is anonymous.
12 |
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4 | excluded_in_search: true
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2 | title: What search improvements has DuckDuckGo made recently?
3 | nav_title: Recent Search Improvements
4 | description: Lots! Learn about recent DuckDuckGo search improvements and much more.
5 | category: Search Results
6 | order: 75
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Lots! We're constantly working to improve our search results to help you find what you're looking for. Check out [What’s New in DuckDuckGo](https://duckduckgo.com/updates) to learn about recent search improvements and much more.
10 |
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4 | excluded_in_search: true
5 | redirect: /r-legal/report-copyright-or-trademark-infringement
6 | ---
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1 | ---
2 | title: DuckDuckGo Search Results
3 | nav_title: DuckDuckGo Search Results
4 | description: DuckDuckGo Search offers the key features you expect from a search engine--but unlike Google, it respects your privacy and anonymity.
5 | permalink: /results/index.html
6 | image: /images/search-readmore.png
7 | category: Search Results
8 | isIndex: true
9 | ---
10 |
11 | [DuckDuckGo Search](https://duckduckgo.com) offers the key features you expect from a search engine, but unlike Google or other popular search engines, it also respects your privacy and anonymity. Search features include regular links, images, videos, news, sports, weather, stocks, quick facts, and much more.
12 |
13 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
14 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Does DuckDuckGo Search have a Translation feature?
3 | nav_title: Translations
4 | description: Yes! You can use DuckDuckGo search to translate text.
5 | category: Search Results
6 | order: 650
7 | ---
8 |
9 | Yes! You can easily make it appear by typing in a search query like “[translate good morning to Dutch](https://duckduckgo.com/?q=translate+good+morning+to+Dutch&t=h_&ia=web)”. Like all our search result features, viewing translations is completely anonymous, per our strict [Privacy Policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy).
10 |
11 | 
12 |
13 | For our translation feature, we’ve partnered with Microsoft but we still proxy your queries through our servers before passing them to search result and Instant Answer providers, so they stay completely anonymous.
14 |
15 | In addition, when you enter text into the translation module on our search results page, we never save or pass personal information to Microsoft’s translation service. The source text you enter, the source language, and selected translation language are all we need to deliver an accurate translation, which are also [not stored](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/translator/business/notrace/#no-trace) by Microsoft.
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2 | title: What search features does DuckDuckGo Search have?
3 | nav_title: Search Features
4 | description: DuckDuckGo Search has all the features you’d expect from a search engine, including image, video, news, instant answers, and more.
5 | category: Search Results
6 | order: 50
7 | ---
8 |
9 | With [DuckDuckGo Search](https://duckduckgo.com/) you get all the search features you expect from a search engine, but, unlike other search engines, you also get privacy and anonymity, thanks to our strict [Privacy Policy](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy). Search features include regular links, images, videos, news, sports, weather, stocks, quick facts, and much more. See our [blog post on search features](https://spreadprivacy.com/is-duckduckgo-a-good-search-engine/) for more information.
10 |
11 | We use a variety of sources for search results, but not Google. See our sources help page for more info.
12 |
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1 | ---
2 | title: Mobile Search Widget
3 | description: DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company that offers a private alternative to Google search & Chrome in one free app.
4 | permalink: /search-widget/index.html
5 | category: How To Get DuckDuckGo
6 | sub_category: Mobile Search Widget
7 | isIndex: true
8 | ---
9 |
10 | Already use the DuckDuckGo browser on mobile? Add the DuckDuckGo search widget for even quicker access to private search.
11 |
12 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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4 | excluded_in_search: true
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4 | excluded_in_search: true
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2 | title: How To Disable Sync & Backup in DuckDuckGo
3 | nav_title: Disable Sync & Backup
4 | description: Sync bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection settings between DuckDuckGo browsers on phones, tablets, and computers, privately and securely.
5 | category: Sync & Backup
6 | order: 600
7 | ---
8 |
9 | ## How do I turn off Sync & Backup on one of my devices?
10 |
11 | You can think of this as “signing out” on one of your devices. Your synced data will remain on our server, and any other devices using Sync & Backup will not be affected. No data will be deleted locally.
12 |
13 | To turn off Sync & Backup on one of your devices:
14 |
15 | 1. Open the DuckDuckGo browser
16 | 1. Go to **Settings** > **Sync & Backup**
17 | 1. Select **Turn Off Sync & Backup...**
18 | 1. Confirm your choice when prompted
19 |
20 | ## How do I turn off Sync & Backup for good and delete all data on the server?
21 |
22 | To stop using Sync & Backup entirely:
23 |
24 | 1. Open the DuckDuckGo browser
25 | 1. Go to **Settings** > **Sync & Backup**
26 | 1. Select **Turn Off Sync and Delete Server Data...**
27 | 1. Confirm your choice when prompted
28 |
29 | This will delete all your encrypted data from the DuckDuckGo server and will turn off Sync & Backup on all your synced devices. Your local data will not be deleted.
30 |
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2 | title: DuckDuckGo Sync & Backup
3 | description: Sync bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection settings between DuckDuckGo browsers on phones, tablets, and computers, privately and securely.
4 | permalink: /sync-and-backup/index.html
5 | category: Sync & Backup
6 | isIndex: true
7 | ---
8 |
9 | DuckDuckGo Sync & Backup is a free feature of the DuckDuckGo browser that allows you to privately sync and back up your bookmarks and passwords between devices. Synced data is end-to-end encrypted, so DuckDuckGo never has access to your synced data or encryption key.
10 |
11 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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1 | ---
2 | title: How To Sync New Devices in DuckDuckGo
3 | nav_title: Syncing New Devices
4 | description: Sync bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection settings between DuckDuckGo browsers on phones, tablets, and computers, privately and securely.
5 | category: Sync & Backup
6 | order: 200
7 | ---
8 |
9 | ## How do I add a new device to Sync & Backup after initial setup?
10 |
11 | 1. Open the DuckDuckGo browser
12 | 1. Go to **Settings** > **Sync & Backup**
13 | 1. Select **Sync With Another Device**
14 | 1. Follow the on-screen instructions, which are the same steps used in initial setup, as described in [Enable Sync & Backup]({{ site.baseurl }}/sync-and-backup/enable-sync-and-backup)
15 |
16 | ## On which platforms is DuckDuckGo Sync & Backup available?
17 |
18 | The DuckDuckGo browser is available for iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows. Sync & Backup is available in all of them — and it’s the best way to enjoy them together.
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1 | ---
2 | title: Translated Microsoft Ads Notice
3 | permalink: /translated/index.html
4 | category: Legal
5 | sub_category: Translated Microsoft Ads Notice
6 | isIndex: true
7 | ---
8 |
9 | {% include category-footer-nav.md %}
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1 | [tracker blocking]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy/web-tracking-protections/), [increased encryption]({{ site.baseurl }}/privacy/web-tracking-protections/#smarter-encryption-https-upgrading), [Email Protection]({{ site.baseurl }}/email-protection/what-is-duckduckgo-email-protection/)
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1 | It comes with seamless privacy protection built-in, including [private search](https://duckduckgo.com/), tracker blocking, increased encryption, email protection, and more.
2 |
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1 | ###### Learn More
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