Clearing your cookies in Microsoft Edge is straightforward and can be done in a few simple steps. This improves your online privacy and can resolve some website issues.
Quick Method: Keyboard Shortcut
The quickest way to clear your browsing data, including cookies, is using the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + Del. This directly opens the "Clear browsing data" window.
Step-by-Step Guide: Using the Settings Menu
- Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer.
- Access Settings: Click on the three horizontal dots (More actions) in the upper right-hand corner of the browser window. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Navigate to Clear Browsing Data: In the Settings menu, scroll down and find "Privacy, search, and services." Click on it. Then, click on "Clear browsing data".
- Select Data to Clear: A window will appear allowing you to choose what data to clear. Make sure "Cookies and other site data" is selected. You can also choose to clear your browsing history, cached images and files, etc., if desired.
- Choose Time Range: Specify the timeframe for the data you want to delete. Options typically include "Last hour," "Last day," "Last week," "Last 4 weeks," and "All time."
- Clear Data: Click the "Clear now" button to delete the selected data.
Alternative Method: Using the Address Bar
You can directly access the "Clear browsing data" settings by typing the following into your Edge address bar and pressing Enter: edge://settings/clearbrowserdata
Deleting Individual Cookies
While the above methods clear all cookies, you can also delete individual cookies from specific websites. To do this:
- Access Site Permissions: In the Edge Settings menu, under "Privacy, search, and services," select "Cookies and site permissions."
- See All Cookies: Find the option to "See all cookies and site data" to view all cookies stored by your browser.
- Select and Delete: Locate the cookie(s) you wish to remove, select them, and click "Remove".
Important Considerations
- Clearing your cookies might require you to log back into websites you frequently visit.
- Some websites may not function correctly without cookies enabled.
