How to delete cookies on smartphone, tablet and computer
Cookies are small files that websites store on your device. They remember your preferences and login details, but also track your online behavior. Want more privacy? In this article, you'll learn how to delete cookies on all your devices.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, phone, or tablet. They serve several purposes:
- Functional cookies: Remember your login, language, and shopping cart
- Analytical cookies: Measure website visits and behavior
- Tracking cookies: Follow you across different websites for targeted advertising
Why delete cookies?
- Privacy: Stop companies from tracking your behavior
- Storage space: Cookies take up space over time
- Problems: Sometimes cookies cause website errors
- Fresh start: See websites as a new visitor
Delete cookies in Chrome
On computer
- Click the three dots in the top right corner
- Go to Settings
- Click Privacy and security
- Click Delete browsing data
- Check Cookies and other site data
- Click Delete data
On Android
- Open Chrome
- Tap the three dots
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security
- Tap Clear browsing data
- Check Cookies and site data
- Tap Clear data
On iPhone/iPad
- Open Chrome
- Tap the three dots
- Go to Settings > Privacy
- Tap Clear Browsing Data
- Select Cookies, Site Data
- Tap Clear Browsing Data
Delete cookies in Safari
On Mac
- Open Safari
- Click Safari in the menu bar
- Click Settings (or Preferences)
- Go to the Privacy tab
- Click Manage Website Data
- Click Remove All
On iPhone/iPad
- Open Settings
- Scroll down to Safari
- Tap Clear History and Website Data
- Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data
Delete cookies in Firefox
On computer
- Click the menu (three lines)
- Click Settings
- Go to Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, click Clear Data
- Check Cookies and Site Data
- Click Clear
Delete cookies in Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots in the top right corner
- Go to Settings
- Click Privacy, search, and services
- Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear
- Check Cookies and other site data
- Click Clear now
Automatic cookie deletion
Want cookies deleted automatically? Set your browser to clear them when you close it:
Chrome
- Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Enable Clear cookies when you close all windows
Firefox
- Settings > Privacy & Security
- Under History, choose Use custom settings
- Check Clear history when Firefox closes
What happens after deleting cookies?
- You'll be logged out of websites
- Shopping carts will be emptied
- You'll see cookie consent banners again
- Websites may load slightly slower the first time
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