Browser Fingerprinting
The risk
Why this matters
Your browser is as unique as a fingerprint — even without cookies. Canvas, WebGL, fonts, and screen resolution combine into a near-unique identifier that tracks you across sites.
Recommended tools
What to use
Enable resistFingerprinting in about:config for strong protection.
Tor Browser without the Tor network. Designed to look identical across users.
Maximum fingerprinting resistance plus network anonymity.
Hardened Firefox fork with privacy defaults out of the box. No telemetry.
Chromium-based with built-in fingerprinting randomization.
Setup guide
How to set it up
- 1
Download Firefox, LibreWolf, or Mullvad Browser
- 2
In Firefox: go to about:config and set privacy.resistFingerprinting to true
- 3
Verify your fingerprint uniqueness at coveryourtracks.eff.org
Verify
Check your setup
Run an automated check from your browser to see if this practice is active.
Go further
For power users
Use Tor Browser for maximum anonymity. Combine with a VPN for defense in depth. Disable JavaScript on sensitive sites using NoScript.