Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, site preferences, and tracking user behavior.

Get the steps for how to view cookies in Microsoft Edge.

Here's how to enable cookies if your browser is blocking them: Edge (Windows 10) In the Edge window, select More (...) > Settings > View advanced settings. Internet Explorer. In Internet Explorer, in the menu bar, select Tools > Internet options > Privacy > Advanced.

You have the ability to enable or disable cookies, or have Internet Explorer prompt you before accepting cookies. Note that disabling cookies may prevent some Web services from working correctly, and disabling cookies does not make you anonymous or prevent Web sites from tracking your browsing habits.

To clear your Microsoft Edge browsing data, first decide if you want to delete the data only on the device you're currently using, or across all synced devices. To clear browsing data just on the device you're currently using, make sure sync is turned off.

Learn how you can manage cookies and site data you've temporarily allowed in Microsoft Edge.

In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services. Select Tracking prevention and make sure it is turned On. Select the level of tracking prevention that’s right for you.

Websites can still personalize content for you during your InPrivate browsing session because cookies and other site permissions aren’t deleted until you close all InPrivate windows.

Learn about how tracking prevention works in Microsoft Edge. Adjust your tracking prevention setting to detect and block known trackers.

To delete your search history, you need to clear it. Tip: If you can't turn off search history, enable JavaScript and cookies in your browser, and then try again. To clear a single search from history, on the Search History page, click the X next to the search you want to delete.