How to clear cookies in Microsoft Edge (Windows, Android, iOS)

Cookies aren’t just sweet treats – they’re also a key part of how the internet works. Browser cookies are small bits of text that websites use to store information about you, like your login status, preferences, or shopping cart contents. These can be helpful for a smoother browsing experience, but they also let sites track your activity for ads and analytics. That’s why you might want to clear cookies in Microsoft Edge every now and then, especially if you’re concerned about privacy or just want a clean slate. Whether you’re using Edge on Windows, Android, or iPhone, the process is simple. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to do it on each platform, whether you’re looking to clear all cookies, delete cookies for a specific site, or set Edge to automatically clear cookies when you close the browser:

NOTE: Want to learn more about how cookies work? Check out this guide: What are cookies, and what do they do?

How to clear cookies on Edge for Windows

How do I clear cookies on Microsoft Edge? It’s easier than ever with the latest (Chromium-based) version of the browser. Here are all the steps:

How to quickly clear all cookies in Edge

If you want to clear every cookie stored by the browser, begin by launching Microsoft Edge, and then click or tap the Setting and more (…) button in the top-right corner. Alternatively, you can use the Alt + F keyboard shortcut. In the menu that opens, click or tap Settings.

Access the Microsoft Edge Settings

In the left sidebar, select Cookies and site permissions. Then, on the right, click or tap Remove all cookies.

Click on Remove all cookies

You’re then asked to confirm your decision. Press Clear to remove all the cookies stored by all the websites you’ve visited in Edge.

Press Clear

And voila, they’re all gone now! 🙂

How to clear all cookies in Edge (the long way)

You could also take the long path to clearing the cookies in Edge. It starts from the same place: the browser’s Settings. Select Privacy, search, and services in the left sidebar.

Go to Privacy, search, and services

On the right, press the Clear browsing data button at the top.

Click on Clear browsing data

Alternatively, click or tap the Clear browsing data entry in the list of options.

Go to Clear browsing data

TIP: You can also access the Clear browsing data page in Edge on Windows by just typing this into the address bar:

edge://settings/clearbrowserdata

The address where you find the Clear browsing data options in Edge

Then, click or tap the Choose what to clear button next to Clear browsing data now.

Press the Choose what to clear button

Both paths lead to the same Delete browsing data pop-up window you see in the next screenshot. In it, click or tap the Time range box at the top to open a dropdown menu. If you want to clear all the cookies stored by Microsoft Edge, select All time.

Set the Time range to All time

Next, uncheck all the boxes except for Cookies and other site data. Then, click or tap the Clear now button.

How to clear cookies on Edge

That was it! The cookies are immediately removed.

How to clear cookies on Microsoft Edge for a specific website

If you want to get rid of the cookies stored by a particular website, open Edge’s Settings by following the instructions in the first chapter (Alt + F > Settings), then go to the Cookies and site permissions tab in the left sidebar. On the right, click or tap Manage cookies.

Click Manage cookies in Cookies and site permissions

Alternatively, on the right, open the Cookies and site data entry under the Cookies section.

Go to Cookies and site data

Then, click or tap the See all cookies and site data option.

Press to See all cookies and site data

Both methods get you to the same place: an overview page of all the cookies and data stored by the websites you visited. Scroll down or use the Search cookies field at the top to find the site whose cookies you want to remove. Then, click or tap on the downward arrow next to a site’s name to open a dropdown menu with its stored cookies.

Click to expand the menu and see a site’s cookies

To clear a cookie for a certain website, press on the trash can icon next to it.

How to clear cookies in Edge for a one site

TIP: To get an even closer look at a website’s cookies, press the arrow next to the trash can icon instead. This opens the folder and lets you see the data inside.

How to clear cookies in Edge automatically when you close the browser

If you want to put privacy concerns out of your mind for good, you can have Microsoft Edge automatically clear cookies each time you close it. Here’s how:

First, follow the instructions in the second chapter to open the Privacy, search, and services settings in Edge. Then, click or tap the button labeled Clear browsing data on close found on the right side of the window. If you prefer, you can also take the long way around and access Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data > Choose what to clear every time you close the browser.

Clear browsing data on close

This loads a new page where you can Choose what to clear every time you close the browser. Look for and enable the Cookies and other site data option. Note that, if there’s one or more websites you don’t want to delete cookies for, you can press the Add button next to Don’t clear and specify them one by one. \

Enable the Cookies and other site data switch

Having said that, let’s now take a look at how to clear cookies in Edge on your mobile devices:

How to clear cookies on Edge for Android and iPhone

Whether you’re using Android or iOS, clearing cookies in Edge works pretty much the same way. To make the instructions crystal clear, I will use screenshots taken from both Android (on the left) and iOS (on the right). Here’s what you need to know:

Start by opening the Microsoft Edge app. Tap the hamburger menu located in the bottom-right corner.

Tap the hamburger button in the bottom-right corner of Microsoft Edge

In the menu, select Settings.

Go to Edge’s Settings

Now, tap Privacy, security, and services if you’re using Android or Privacy and security if you’re using an iPhone.

Tap Privacy, security and service in Android or Privacy and security in iOS

Next, choose Delete browsing data if you have an Android device or Clear browsing data if you have an iPhone. Same thing, different words. 🙂

Choose to Delete/Clear browsing data

You see a list of items you can delete. First, tap the Time range option at the top, and choose All time if you want to completely remove stored cookies. Then, make sure Cookies and site data is checked and the other options are not. Once ready, press Delete data (on Android) or Clear now (on iPhone).

How to clear cookies in Edge for Android and iPhone

TIP: If you’re also wondering, “How do I clear my cookies and cache?” you can check Cached images and files in the previous step, too. Just keep in mind that cache and cookies store different types of data: clearing cookies affects site preferences and logins, while clearing the cache removes stored website files.

The cookies are instantly deleted on Android, but on iPhones, you need to first confirm the action by tapping the Clear now button once more.

On iPhones, you must tap Clear now to confirm erasing Edge’s cookies

That was it! So, if you were curious how to clear cookies on Edge for iPhones or trying to clean up your Edge browser on Android, these steps help on both platforms.

TIP: If you’re using a different browser on your phone, you might also be interested in learning how to clear cookies on Android (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Samsung Internet).

Do you clear cookies in Microsoft Edge?

One of the best things about Microsoft Edge is how straightforward it makes cookie management. Whether you want to clear all cookies, delete cookies for just one site, or have Edge automatically clear cookies when you close it, the settings are easy to find and use on Windows, Android, and iPhone. Have you tried any of the options I covered in this guide? Did you find the steps easy to follow, or do you know and prefer another method? I’d love to hear your thoughts, so if you don’t mind, drop a comment below!