Whenever you use an internet browser, like Chrome or Firefox, it saves information from each website you visit in its cookies. Cookies are small blocks of data created by a web server while a user is surfing a website and placed on the computer by the web browser. Clearing cookies can fix formatting and loading issues on a website while keeping personal information safe from unencrypted sites and making your browsing more secure.
This article will teach you how to clear cookies on a computer via Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
How to clear cookies in Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- At the top right, click the ⋮ menu icon.
- Click More tools > Clear browsing data.
- Next to “Time range” select a timeframe.
- Next to "Cookies and other site data" check the box.
- Click Clear data.
Note: You can use Ctrl + Shift + Del to quickly access Clear browsing data.
How to clear cookies in Mozilla Firefox
- Open Mozilla Firefox.
- At the top right, click ☰ Open Application Menu.
- Click History > Clear Recent History.
- Next to “Time range to clear:” select a timeframe.
- Underneath “History,” find “Cookies,” and check the box.
- Click Okay.
An alternate method to clear cookies in Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox.
- At the top right, click Open Application Menu.
- Click Settings > Privacy & Security.
- Scroll down to “Cookies and Site Data” and click Clear Data
- Next to “Cookies and Site Data” check the box.
- Click Clear.
How to clear cookies in Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge
- At the top right, click Menu.
- Click Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
- Scroll down to “Clear browsing data” and click Choose what to clear.
- Next to “Time range” select a timeframe.
- Next to "Cookies and other site data" check the boxes.
- Click Clear Now.
Now that you know how to delete cookies from your computer, you should also remember that it is good practice to regularly clear cache and cookies in your browser. This way, you can keep your browsers running smoothly and your personal information safe.
