Can you clear cookies on an android?

This article explains how to clear cookies on Android mobile web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Ecosia, Puffin, and Dolphin.

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Clear Cookies on Chrome
Clear Cookies on Firefox
Clear Cookies on Samsung Internet
Clear Cookies on Opera
What happens if I clear cookies on Android?
Is it a good idea to remove all cookies?
Where are cookies stored android?
What do I lose by clearing cookies?

The information should apply no matter who made your Android phone: Samsung, Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc.

Clear Cookies on Chrome

Follow these steps to delete cookies in Chrome for Android:

Open the Chrome app and tap the three-dot menu icon.
Tap Settings.
Tap Privacy and security.
Tap Clear browsing data.
Make sure the Cookies and site data box is checked, then select Clear Data.

Next to All time, tap the down-arrow to delete cookies from a specified period: Last hour, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, or Last 4 weeks.

Clear Cookies on Firefox

Follow these steps to delete cookies in Firefox for Android:

Tap the three-dot menu icon.
Tap Settings.
Tap Delete browsing data.
Make sure the Cookies box is checked, then tap Delete browsing data.
Tap Delete.

Clear Cookies on Samsung Internet

Follow these steps to delete cookies in the Samsung Internet browser for Android:

Tap the three-stacked line menu icon.
Tap Settings.
Tap Privacy and security.
Tap Delete browsing data.
Make sure the Cookies and site data box is checked, then tap Delete data.
Tap Delete.

Clear Cookies on Opera

Follow these steps to delete cookies in Opera for Android:

Tap the Profile icon.
Tap Settings (gear icon).
Tap Privacy.
Tap Clear Data.
Make sure the Cookies and site data box is checked, then tap Clear Data.

You can adjust cookie settings in the Privacy section too. Tap Cookies, then choose Disabled or Enabled, excluding third-party.

What happens if I clear cookies on Android?

Clear all cookies If you remove cookies, you'll be signed out of websites and your saved preferences could be deleted.

Is it a good idea to remove all cookies?

Although small, cookies do occupy space on your computer. If there are enough of them stored over a long period of time, they could slow down the speed of your computer and other devices. Flagged, suspicious cookies. If your antivirus software flags suspicious cookies, you should delete them.

Where are cookies stored android?

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app. Tap More button, marked as three dots, and then Settings, found at the top-right corner of the web page. Tap Site settings and then Cookies.

What do I lose by clearing cookies?

When you delete cookies from your computer, you erase information saved in your browser, including your account passwords, website preferences, and settings. Deleting your cookies can be helpful if you share your computer or device with other people and don't want them to see your browsing history.