Deleting history within Covenant Eyes primarily refers to clearing the browser history visible within the Covenant Eyes app on specific devices. It's important to understand that Covenant Eyes is an accountability service designed to monitor and report your online activity, meaning that while you can clear local browser history, your monitored activity will still be recorded and sent to your accountability partner.
Understanding Covenant Eyes' Monitoring
Covenant Eyes functions by monitoring all internet activity across your device, not just within its own browser. The core purpose of the service is to provide transparency to an accountability partner. Therefore, while you can clear local browsing data, this action does not remove the activity from the accountability reports that are generated and sent.
Clearing Browser History on iPhone® and iPad®
For users on an iPhone® or iPad®, you can clear your browser history directly within the Covenant Eyes app. This action removes the browsing data from the app's local history view on your device.
Here's how to do it:
- Open the Covenant Eyes app: Find and tap the Covenant Eyes application icon on your iPhone® or iPad® home screen.
- Access Bookmarks: Tap the "Bookmarks" icon, which typically looks like an open book.
- Navigate to History: Select "History" located at the top of the screen.
- Initiate Clearing: Tap the "Clear" button found in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation prompt will appear. Tap "Clear" again to confirm that you wish to delete the history.
After these steps, your History page within the Covenant Eyes app on your iOS device will appear empty. For more details, you can refer to the official Covenant Eyes support page on clearing history.
What Clearing History Does and Does Not Do
It's crucial to differentiate between clearing local browser history and deleting monitored activity from Covenant Eyes' records.
| Action | Effect on Device's Covenant Eyes App (Local View) | Effect on Accountability Reports & Monitoring |
|---|---|---|
| Clear In-App Browser History (iOS/iPadOS) | Removes visible browsing history from the app's "History" section. | Activity remains recorded and reported to your accountability partner. |
| Clear Third-Party Browser History (e.g., Chrome, Safari) | Removes visible browsing history from that specific browser. | Activity remains recorded and reported by Covenant Eyes' system. |
| Attempt to Delete Accountability Records | Not an available user function. | Not possible by the user. All monitored activity is logged and reported. |
Why Monitored Activity Cannot Be Deleted by the User
The fundamental design of Covenant Eyes is built on the principle of accountability and transparency. Allowing users to delete their monitored activity would undermine the entire purpose of the service, which is to help individuals maintain integrity online by sharing their digital activity with a trusted partner.
If you have concerns about specific activities reported or how the service functions, it is best to discuss them directly with your accountability partner or contact Covenant Eyes Support.
