DuckDuckGo Desktop Settings ​
Open the three-dot menu in the top right corner and open Settings.
Privacy ​
Cookie Consent Pop-ups ​
- Let DuckDuckGo manage cookie consent pop-ups: On
Global Privacy Control (GPC) ​
- Enable Global Privacy Control: On
Appearance ​
Address Bar ​
- Show full website address: On
New Tab Content ​
- Show Recent Activity: Off
Passwords & Autofill ​
Ask to Save and Autofill ​
- Passwords: Off (Use a privacy-respecting password manager)
Auto-lock ​
- Lock access to passwords after computer is idle for: 1 minute
- Also lock password form fill: On
Duck Player ​
- Turn on: Always open YouTube videos in Duck Player
Advanced ​
Startup Boost ​
- Launch DuckDuckGo faster after starting up your computer: Off