Cookies refer to data that is associated with your activity and preferences across the Internet. Clearing them results in losing stored information like login status, website settings, advertising preferences, etc. Websites may also take longer to load when the cache is deleted.
View our privacy policy for details on the information we collect.
Unified method to call clearing cookies feature (PC, Mac)
The steps involved in clearing cookies and history differ depending on the web browser you're using. However, there is a unified way to access the dedicated feature:
Ctrl+Shift+Del keyboard shortcut for major Windows browsers
Cmd+Shift+Del keyboard shortcut for major Mac browsers
Delete cookies in Chrome
To delete cookies stored on your device:
Use the keyboard shortcut described above
Entering into the browser bar: chrome://settings/clearBrowserData
In Chrome click 'More' menu icon (three dots) → 'More tools' and then 'Clear browsing data'
Select the time range and data you want to clear, then click 'Clear data' to confirm
In Chrome click 'More' menu icon (three dots) → 'Settings' → 'Advanced' (at the bottom) → 'Privacy and security' group → 'Content settings' → Cookies
Under 'All cookies and site data', click 'Remove all'
Clear cookies in Chrome for Android
Open the Chrome app
At the top right, tap 'More' menu icon (three dots)
Tap 'History' → 'Clear browsing data'
At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select 'All time'
Check the box next to 'Cookies and site data'
Tap 'Clear data' to confirm
Clear cookies in Chrome for iOS
In Chrome app tap 'More' menu icon (three dots) → 'Settings' → 'Privacy' → 'Clear browsing data'
Check the data you want to delete and confirm
For details see:
Delete cookies in Safari
To delete cookies stored on your device:
Use the keyboard shortcut described above
In Safari click 'Preferences' → 'Privacy'
Click 'Manage Website Data', then click 'Remove All'
See this guide for details.
Clear cookies on mobile devices
Open 'Settings' menu
Choose Safari → scroll down and tap 'Clear History and Data' and confirm
See this guide for details.
Delete cookies in Internet Explorer
To delete cookies stored on your device:
Use the keyboard shortcut described above
In Internet Explorer, click 'Settings' cog → 'Delete browsing history'
Select the checkbox next to 'Cookies' and confirm
Launch the inetcpl.cplcommand from 'Command Prompt' or the 'Run' dialog box
Select the checkbox next to 'Cookies' and confirm
For earlier versions of Internet Explorer, please check this guide
Clear cookies on mobile devices
In Internet Explorer tap 'More' menu icon (three dots)
Tap 'Settings'
Tap 'Delete history'
Tap 'Delete' to confirm
Delete cookies in Edge
To delete cookies stored on your device, access the clear cookies feature:
Use the keyboard shortcut described above
In Microsoft Edge click 'More' menu icon (three dots) → 'Settings'
Under 'Clear browsing data', select 'Choose what to clear'
Select the 'Cookies and saved website data' checkbox and click 'Clear'
For details see:
Delete cookies in Firefox
To delete cookies stored on your device:
Use the keyboard shortcut described above
In Firefox click 'More' menu icon (three bars)
Choose 'Options' → 'Privacy & Security' → in 'Cookies and Site Data' section click 'Clear Data' to open the 'Clear Data section' popup
Check elements you would like to clear and click 'Clear' button to confirm
In Firefox click 'More' menu icon (three bars)
Choose 'Options' → 'Privacy & Security' → in 'History' section click 'Clear History'
Use the checkboxes to choose the data you want to keep or clear, select the time range and click 'Clear Now' button to confirm
See this guide for details.
Clear cookies in Firefox for Android
Tap the 'Menu' button (three-bar icon). It is either below the screen or at the top-right corner of the browser, depending on your device
Tap 'Settings' → Tap 'Privacy' → 'Clear private data'
Use the checkboxes to choose the data you want to keep or clear → tap 'Clear data'
A notification appears confirming your data was cleared
Clear cookies in Firefox for iOS
In the browser tap the 'More' menu (three-bar icon) → 'Settings'
Select 'Clear private data' → 'Cookies'
Select data you would like to clear and confirm
See this guide for details.
Delete cookies in Opera
To delete cookies stored on your device:
Use the keyboard shortcut described above
Enter the following into the browser bar: opera://settings/clearBrowserData
In Opera go to 'Settings' → 'Clear browsing data'.
Check 'Cookies and other site data' and confirm
See this guide for details.
Clear cookies in Opera Mini for Android
In Opera Mini tap the 'Tools' cog
Tap 'Clear browsing data'
Check data you want to clear and select 'OK' to confirm
Clear cookies in Opera Mini for iOS
In Opera Mini tap Opera logo
Tap 'Settings' → 'Clear → 'Clear Cookies and Data'
Confirm deletion