Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge: View, allow, block, delete and use (2024)

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Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, site preferences, and tracking user behavior. However, you might want to delete cookies for privacy reasons or to resolve browsing issues.

This article provides instructions on how to:

View all cookies

Allow all cookies

Allow cookies from specific website

Block third party cookies

Block all cookies

Block cookies from a specific site

Delete all cookies

Delete cookies from a specific site

Delete cookies every time you close the browser

Use cookies to preload the page for faster browsing

  1. Open Edge browser, select Settings and morein the upper right corner of your browser window.

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  2. SelectSettings>Cookies and site permissions.

  3. Select Manage and delete cookies and site data > See all cookies and site data.

By allowing cookies, websites will be able to save and retrieve data on your browser, which can enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and login information.

  1. Open Edge browser, select Settings and morein the upper right corner of your browser window.

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  2. SelectSettings>Cookies and site permissions.

  3. Select Manage and delete cookies and site dataand enable the toggleAllow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)to allow all cookies.

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By allowing cookies, websites will be able to save and retrieve data on your browser, which can enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and login information.

  1. Open Edge browser, select Settings and morein the upper right corner of your browser window.

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  2. SelectSettings>Cookies and site permissions.

  3. Select Manage and delete cookies and site data.

  4. Navigate to Allowsection and selectAddto allow cookies on a per-site basis by entering the site's URL.

If you don't want third party sites to store cookies on your PC, you can block cookies. But doing this might prevent some pages from displaying correctly, or you might get a message from a site letting you know that you need to allow cookies to view that site.

  1. Open Edge browser, select Settings and morein the upper right corner of your browser window.

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  2. SelectSettings>Cookies and site permissions.

  3. Select Manage and delete cookies and site data and enableBlock third party cookies.

If you don't want third party sites to store cookies on your PC, you can block cookies. But doing this might prevent some pages from displaying correctly, or you might get a message from a site letting you know that you need to allow cookies to view that site.

  1. Open Edge browser, select Settings and morein the upper right corner of your browser window.

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  2. SelectSettings>Cookies and site permissions.

  3. Select Manage and delete cookies and site dataand disable Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)to block all cookies.

Microsoft Edge allows you to block cookies from a specific site however doing this might prevent some pages from displaying correctly, or you might get a message from a site letting you know that you need to allow cookies to view that site. To block cookies from a specific site:

  1. Open Edge browser, select Settings and morein the upper right corner of your browser window.

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  2. SelectSettings>Cookies and site permissions.

  3. Select Manage and delete cookies and site data.

  4. Navigate to Block section and selectAddto block cookies on a per-site basis by entering the site's URL.

  1. Open Edge browser, select Settings and morein the upper right corner of your browser window.

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  2. SelectSettings>Privacy, search, and services.

  3. Navigate to Clear browsing data section and selectChoose what to clear located next toClear browsing data now.

  4. Under Time range, choose a time range from the list.

  5. Select Cookies and other site data, and then select Clear now.

Note:Alternatively, you can delete the cookies by pressingCTRL + SHIFT + DELETE together and then proceeding with the steps 4 and 5.

All your cookies and other site data will now be deleted for the time range you selected. This signs you out of most sites.

  1. Open Edge browser, select Settings and more> Settings>Cookies and site permissions.

  2. Under Cookies and data stored, selectManage and delete cookies and site data > See all cookies and site data and search for the site whosecookies you want to delete.

  3. Select the down arrowto the right ofthe site whose cookies you want to delete and select Delete.

Cookies for the site you selected are now deleted.Repeat this step for any site whose cookies you want to delete.

  1. Open Edge browser, selectSettings and more> Settings> Privacy, search,and services.

  2. Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear every time you close the browser.

  3. Turn on the Cookies and other site data toggle.

Once this feature is turned on, every time you close your Edge browser all cookies and other site data are deleted. This signs you out of most sites.

  1. Open Edge browser, select Settings and morein the upper right corner of your browser window.

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  2. SelectSettings>Cookies and site permissions.

  3. Select Manage and delete cookies and site data.

  4. Enable the toggle Preload pages for faster browsing and searching.

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Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge: View, allow, block, delete and use? ›

Open Edge browser, select Settings and more in the upper right corner of your browser window. Select Settings > Cookies and site permissions. Select Manage and delete cookies and site data and disable Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended) to block all cookies.

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How do I unblock cookies in Edge? ›

Microsoft Edge
  1. Select 'Settings and more' from the top menu.
  2. Select 'Settings'
  3. Search for 'View advanced settings' and click on it.
  4. Under 'Cookies' section, select 'Don't block cookies'

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How do I clear cookies and cache in Microsoft Edge? ›

In the Edge browser:
  1. Click on the Edge menu (3 dots) on the top right hand side.
  2. Click on Settings.
  3. On the left hand side, click Cookies and site permissions.
  4. Under the Manage and delete cookies and site data section click See all cookies and site data.
  5. A new dialogue box will open.
  6. Click Remove all.

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How do I allow all cookies? ›

Enabling Cookies in Your Browser
  1. Click 'Tools' (the gear icon) in the browser toolbar.
  2. Choose Internet Options.
  3. Click the Privacy tab, and then, under Settings, move the slider to the top to block all cookies or to the bottom to allow all cookies, and then click OK.

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How do I remove cookie permissions? ›

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More Delete browsing data.
  3. At the top, next to "Time range," click the dropdown.
  4. Choose a time period, such as the last hour or the last day.
  5. Check Cookies and other site data.
  6. Uncheck all the other items.
  7. Click Delete data.

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How do I get rid of cookies blocking? ›

Google Chrome: To manage cookies in Chrome, access the "Settings" menu, go to "Privacy and security," and select "Cookies and other site data." From here, you can view and delete individual cookies or manage settings like allowing or blocking third-party cookies.

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Why are my cookies not working on edge? ›

Open Microsoft Edge, select Microsoft Edge > Site permissions from the top menu bar. Select Site permissions. Turn on Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended) to unblock cookies.

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How do I manage cookies in Edge? ›

Open Edge browser, select Settings and more in the upper-right corner of your browser window. Select Settings > Cookies and site permissions. Select Manage and delete cookies and site data. Select See all cookies and site data to view all the cookies.

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How do I manually clear my cookies and cache? ›

In Chrome
  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More. Delete browsing data.
  3. Choose a time range, like Last hour or All time.
  4. Select the types of information you want to remove.
  5. Click Delete data. If you delete cookies while signed in to Chrome, you won't be signed out of your Google Account.

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What is the fastest way to clear cache on Edge? ›

To clear your browser cache and cookies in Microsoft Edge, go to Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data and select Ctrl+Shift+Del. You can also type "edge://settings/clearbrowserdata" in your address bar to access this function. Clear your browsing history, cookies, and cached images and files in minutes.

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Should all cookies be blocked? ›

If you are okay with cross-site tracking and displayed ads while browsing, you don't have to block third-party cookies. But, if you don't want third parties like ad networks to collect data about you or don't want to be shown ads, you can block third-party cookies on your browser settings.

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Is it good to allow all cookies? ›

Should I accept all cookies on a website? Yes, you should accept all cookies on a trusted site, such as your banking site. Just remember that, if you lose your phone and someone clicks on your banking app, you may still have a session open. This could make it easy for someone to steal or misuse your personal data.

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What happens when you accept all cookies? ›

Accepting all cookies gives third-party entities, like advertisers, your data. Accepting "necessary cookies" helps the website function properly. And closing the box without choosing will either opt you in or out depending on the website's default settings.

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How do I know if cookies are on or off? ›

In Chrome
  1. On your computer, open Chrome .
  2. At the top right, click More Settings .
  3. Click Privacy and security. Third-party cookies. Tip: If you are part of the Tracking Protection test group, follow the “Tracking Protection” instructions instead.
  4. Select an option: Allow third-party cookies.

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What cookies should I disable? ›

Not all cookies are the same. It's a good idea to decline third-party cookies. If you don't decline, the website could sell your browsing data to third parties. Sharing your personal information with third parties without giving you any control over it could also leave you vulnerable.

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Should I delete cookies? ›

The cache and cookies should be cleared regularly for several reasons. Depending on your settings, the cache can grow quite big, use a lot of disk space on your computer and cause slow web browsing. The cache can also cause issues when viewing new versions of previously visited web pages.

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How do I unblock cookies on my browser? ›

In Chrome
  1. On your computer, open Chrome .
  2. At the top right, click More Settings .
  3. Click Privacy and security. Third-party cookies. Tip: If you are part of the Tracking Protection test group, follow the “Tracking Protection” instructions instead.
  4. Select an option: Allow third-party cookies.

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Where are cookies in edge browser? ›

File Path(Microsoft): C:\Users\Your_User_Name\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default. Note: For Microsoft Edge same path till the local folder in the local, we have to go into the Microsoft folder in which we open the Edge folder then the user Data then the default folder.

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Does Edge block cookies by default? ›

Edge does not block third-party cookies by default. However, users can manage cookies accordingly to their preferences, i.e.: View all cookies. Allow all cookies.

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