To clear cookies from your web browser, the general steps vary slightly depending on which browser and device you are using, but they typically include going to the browser settings, finding the privacy or browsing data section, and selecting the option to clear cookies and other site data. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- On computer: Open Chrome, click the three dots at the top-right, select "Clear Browsing Data," choose a time range, check "Cookies and other site data," and click "Clear data."
- On Android: Open Chrome, tap three dots (top-right), go to "Clear browsing data," choose time range, and tap "Clear data."
- On iOS: Open Chrome, tap three dots (bottom right), select "Clear Browsing Data," choose time range, select "Cookies, Site Data," then tap "Clear Browsing Data".
Firefox
- On computer: Open Firefox, click the settings icon (top-right), go to "Privacy & Security," scroll to "Cookies and Site Data," click "Clear Data," select what to clear, and confirm.
- On Android: Open Firefox, tap three dots (top-right), go to "Settings," then "Delete browsing data," select "Cookies and site data," and confirm deletion.
- On iOS: Open Firefox, tap the menu, go to "Settings," then "Privacy" > "Data Management," toggle "Cookies," and clear private data.
Microsoft Edge
- On computer: Open Edge, click three dots (top-right), go to "Settings" > "Privacy, search, and services," click "Choose what to clear," select time range, check "Cookies and other site data," and click "Clear Now."
- On mobile: Tap the menu icon, go to "Settings" > "Privacy and security" > "Clear browsing data," select time range and cookies, then clear data.
Safari (Apple devices)
- Open Safari, go to the Apple menu > "Settings" > "Privacy" tab > "Manage Website Data," then select "Remove All" to clear all cookies.
Clearing cookies deletes stored browsing information such as login status and site preferences, but it helps protect privacy, improve browser performance, and control tracking.
If a specific browser or device is preferred, instructions can be tailored further.
