How to remove your personal info from Google Search – it’s quick and easy

If your phone number, home address, or other personal details are popping up on Google Search, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to put up with it.

Google has made it surprisingly simple to request the removal of sensitive personal information from its search results. Whether you’re concerned about privacy, safety, or just want some peace of mind, here’s how to do it—step by step.

What You Can Remove from Google Search

Google allows you to request removal of specific types of personal info, including:

• Your home address
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Government-issued IDs (like SSNs)
• Bank account or credit card numbers
• Confidential login credentials
• Involuntary explicit content
• Deepfake or doctored images
• Doxxing content (info that puts you at risk)

This doesn’t delete the info from the internet entirely, but it will remove it from Google’s search results, which makes it much harder to find.

Step-by-Step: How to Remove Your Info

1. Go to Google’s Removal Request Form

Here’s the direct link:
👉 https://support.google.com/websearch/troubleshooter/9673730

This form lets you report personal content you want removed from Google Search.

2. Choose What You Want Removed

You’ll be asked whether the info is:

• Showing up in Google Search
• On a website you own
• In Google’s autocomplete suggestions
• Or associated with doxxing or threats

Pick the option that matches your situation.

3. Provide the URLs

Copy and paste the exact links (URLs) to the Google Search results or pages where your personal info appears.

Tip: Use Google Search, find the result, then right-click the blue link and choose “Copy link address.”

4. Upload Screenshots (Optional but Helpful)

Screenshots showing the info on the page can help Google understand the context—especially if the data is buried or hard to spot.

5. Submit Your Request

Once you’ve filled everything out, hit submit. You’ll get a confirmation email, and Google will follow up once the request is reviewed.

What Happens Next?

Google will review your request and determine if it meets their removal policy. If approved, the content will no longer appear in search results—but remember, it still exists on the original website unless you contact the site owner directly.

If Google denies your request, they’ll tell you why, and you can edit and resubmit if needed.

A Few Things to Know

• This isn’t censorship. It’s your right to control your personal data online.
• It’s free. There’s no cost, no account needed.
• It’s fast. Many users see results within days, sometimes hours.

Don’t Just Delete—Protect

Removing your info from Google is a great first step, but if you’re serious about online privacy, consider:

• Setting your social media profiles to private
• Googling yourself regularly
• Using data removal services (some free, some paid)
• Enabling alerts like Google Alerts to monitor new mentions

Bottom line: Your personal info doesn’t belong in public search results—and now, you’ve got the tools to take it down.

Have questions or run into trouble with the process? Drop them in the comments or contact us—we’re here to help.

Mark Vincent

Tech enthusiast and content creator passionate about making technology simple for everyone. I share practical tips, guides, and reviews on the latest in computers, software, and gadgets. Let’s explore the digital world together!