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. However, you might want to delete cookies for privacy reasons or to resolve browsing issues. In this article:

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 to use the privacy dashboard in your Microsoft account and manage your privacy settings for products you use.

Microsoft Edge helps you browse, search, shop online, and more. Like all modern browsers, Microsoft Edge lets you collect and store specific data on your device, like cookies, and lets you send information to us, like browsing history, to make the experience as rich, fast, and personal as possible.

You can manage cookie permissions, control how much site data is shared, and adjust Edge privacy settings anytime. This article explains how to temporarily allow cookies, manage tracking preferences, and remove stored site data 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. Learn about tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft Edge includes a wide range of settings, tools, and internet options that let you customize your browsing experience. You can quickly find and access Edge settings, browser tools, privacy controls, security options, clear browsing history, and advanced preferences.

Microsoft Edge can, with user consent, collect browsing activity (such as history, favorites, usage data, viewed web content, and device information) to personalize ads, search results, shopping recommendations, news, and other Microsoft experiences.

Turn on search history On the Search History page, under Change history settings, click On. Clear search history If you’re not signed in To clear a single search from history, on the Search History page, click the X next to the search you want to delete. To clear all of your search history, on the Search History page, under Change history settings, click Clear all. This deletes any search ...

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