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If you also to want to remove any activity data that’s associated with cookies in your browser, you should clear your cookies in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer.

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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.

Learn how to view, manage, and delete cookies in Microsoft Edge.

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

Choose the types of browsing data you want to clear (see the table below for descriptions). For example, you may want to remove browsing history and cookies but keep passwords and form fill data. Select Clear now. To manage and delete data saved in the Microsoft cloud, see the privacy dashboard.

Temporarily allow cookies and site data in Microsoft Edge Summary Temporarily allow cookies and site data in Microsoft Edge to enable personalized browsing, website functionality, and improved online experience. You can manage cookie permissions, control how much site data is shared, and adjust Edge privacy settings anytime.