Cookies are small files stored on your computer by websites to remember information about your visit. While cookies can enhance your browsing experience by keeping you logged in and remembering your preferences, you may want to view or delete them for privacy or troubleshooting purposes. This guide will show you how to view and delete site cookies on Microsoft Edge.
Introduction
Managing cookies in Microsoft Edge helps you control your online privacy and can resolve issues related to site data. Edge provides a straightforward way to view and delete cookies either for specific sites or all websites.
Steps to View and Delete Site Cookies on Microsoft Edge
Step 01: Open Microsoft Edge and Access Settings
Launch Microsoft Edge on your computer. Click on the three horizontal dots (menu icon) in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the dropdown menu, select “Settings.”
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Step 02: Navigate to Cookies and Site Permissions
In the Settings menu, click on “Cookies and site permissions” from the left sidebar. This section allows you to manage cookie settings and permissions for websites.
Step 03: View Cookies
To view cookies, click on “Manage and delete cookies and site data” under the “Cookies and data stored” section. Then, click on “See all cookies and site data.” This will display a list of all the cookies stored on your computer by various websites.
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Step 04: Search for Specific Cookies
If you are looking for cookies from a specific website, use the search bar at the top to enter the site’s name. This will filter the list to show only the cookies related to that particular site.
Step 05: Delete Cookies for a Specific Site
To delete cookies for a specific site, find the site in the list and click on the down arrow next to it to expand the cookie details. Click on the trash can icon next to each cookie to delete it, or click on “Remove all” to delete all cookies for that site.
Step 06: Delete All Cookies
To delete all cookies stored on your computer, go back to the “Manage and delete cookies and site data” section. Click on “Remove all” to delete all cookies. Confirm your action by clicking “Clear” in the pop-up window.
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Additional Information
Custom Cookie Settings: You can customize your cookie settings to block or allow cookies from specific sites or types of cookies. Under “Cookies and site data,” toggle the settings for “Allow sites to save and read cookie data” or “Block third-party cookies.”
Clear Browsing Data: You can also clear cookies along with other browsing data such as history, cached images, and passwords. In the “Settings” menu, click on “Privacy, search, and services.” Under the “Clear browsing data” section, click “Choose what to clear” and select “Cookies and other site data” before clicking “Clear now.”
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Troubleshooting
Persistent Cookies: If cookies reappear after deletion, ensure that you are not logged into the website or that the site is not set to always store cookies in your browser settings.
Privacy Concerns: Regularly clearing cookies can enhance your privacy, but it may also require you to log in to websites and set your preferences again.
By following these steps, you can easily view and delete site cookies on Microsoft Edge, allowing you to manage your online privacy and resolve any site-related issues effectively.
