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How to Enable Cookies on iPhone

Turning on cookies in mobile Safari can make life a little easier

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iOS 11 and Later: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies > toggle switch to Off position.
iOS 7 through 10: Settings > Safari > Block Cookies > Allow from Websites I Visit > select desired option.

This guide explains how to enable cookies in Safari on an iPhone.

How to Enable Cookies in iOS 11 and Later

Assuming that you've already disabled cookies, enabling them again is extremely simple.

Go to Settings .

Scroll down and tap Safari .

Tap the switch next to Block All Cookies , so that its moves to the Off position.

That's it, you can now resume viewing websites as normal. You are asked by each new website you visit whether you accept its cookies, and you can choose to tap Yes or No according to whether you trust each website.

How to Enable Cookies on iPhone iOS 7 Through 10

Enabling cookies on iPhones loaded with iOS 7, 8, 9 or 10 (iPhones 4 to 7 Plus) is almost identical to enabling them on the more recent operating systems. However, there is one extra step involved, as shown below:

Scroll down and tap Block Cookies .

Tap Allow from Websites I Visit .

You could tap Allow from Current Website Only , which would mean that only first-party cookies are allowed, rather than third-party cookies from websites you've visited previously. You could also tap Always Allow , which would enable every kind of cookie, even those that don't come from a party whose website you've visited.

How to Delete Cookies

You can choose to periodically delete the cookies you currently have stored without opting to permanently disable cookies. This might be desirable in situations where you've stored settings or visited sites you'd rather erase.

Here's how you do it:

Go to Settings .

Scroll down and tap Safari .

Tap Advanced .

Tap Website Data .

Slide individual website cookies to the left and tap Delete or remove all the cookies from the phone by tapping Remove All Website Data .

Tap Remove Now to confirm the deletion.

By doing this, you clear cookies you currently have stored on your iPhone without preventing new cookies from being saved during subsequent use.

Why Do I Need to Enable Cookies on My iPhone?

In our increasingly privacy-focused age, cookies are getting a bad rap. Some of this is justified, but this doesn't change the fact that cookies can be useful. For example, cookies remember your login data for particular websites, so whenever you return to them you remain logged in and don't have to go through the hassle of remembering your password every time you visit.

Similarly, cookies remember your settings for specific websites and domains, saving you from having to answer the same irritating pop-up that asks whether you'd like to receive notifications. For online retail sites, they save what's in your shopping basket, which means that they're all-but-essential if you're a regular online shopper.

They are, in other words, a big timesaver, which is why enabling them is advisable.

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How to clear or block cookies on an iPhone to help it run more efficiently

If Safari isn't displaying pages correctly, or your iPhone is running out of space, you might need to clear your cookies.
You can clear cookies on an iPhone with just a few taps in the Settings app.
You can also block cookies entirely, if you're concerned about third-party websites collecting your personal information and browsing history.
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Cookies are small files that websites store on your phone or computer to help them remember information about you and your visit. In this way, they can customize and personalize your web experience. Your bank might use cookies to remember your login email address, and how to display the web page. A retailer might use cookies to remember what's in your shopping cart.

Cookies can sometimes be a problem, though. You might need to clear your cookies on an iPhone to resolve a problem with the way your browser is behaving, or to save storage space. And some privacy advocates recommend blocking cookies entirely, so that websites can't glean personal information about you.

That said, while occasionally clearing cookies can be beneficial, we recommend leaving your cookies enabled because blocking them leads to an inconvenient and unsatisfying web experience. If you've blocked cookies and later decided to turn them back on, see our article, " How to enable cookies on an iPhone to help streamline your web browsing ."

How to clear your cookies in Safari on an iPhone

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Scroll down and tap "Safari."

3. Tap "Advanced" at the bottom of the page.

4. On the Advanced page, tap "Website Data." On the Website Data page, you can see the size of the cookie files for every website stored on your iPhone.

To delete cookies for just certain sites, tap "Edit" and then tap the red icon to the left of the site's name. Tap "Delete" to confirm your choice.
To delete all your cookies at once, tap "Remove All Website Data" and confirm this by tapping "Remove Now" in the popup window.

You might want to remove not just the cookies, but all history information from Safari as well — this saves additional storage space and can help you troubleshoot if Safari is misbehaving. To do that:

3. Tap "Clear History and Website Data." Then confirm this by tapping "Clear History and Data" in the popup window.

How to block cookies in Safari on an iPhone

3. Turn on Block All Cookies by sliding the button to the right, and then tap "Block All" to confirm.

How to clear your cookies in other browsers on an iPhone

If you are using a browser other than Safari on your iPhone — like Firefox or Google Chrome, for example — you can clear the cookies in those apps as well. You won't find the controls for cookies in Settings, though. You will need to look in the app itself. In Firefox, for example:

1. Open the Firefox app.

2. Tap the menu in the lower right corner of the app (it's shaped like three horizontal lines).

3. Tap "Settings," and then tap "Data Management."

4. Tap "Clear Private Data" and confirm your decision by tapping "OK" in the confirmation window.

Other third-party browsers let you clear cookies in a similar way. Here's how to clear cookies in Chrome:

1. Open the Chrome app.

2. Tap the menu in the lower right (it looks like three horizontal dots).

3. Tap "Settings," and then tap "Privacy."

4. Tap "Clear Browsing Data" to go into a menu where you can select what you want to clear.

5. Select "Cookies, Site Data" and whatever else you'd like to erase, tap the red "Clear Browsing Data" button, and confirm when it asks you to.

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Cookies are enabled by default in Safari on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. If the features of a certain website aren't working properly or you're getting errors about cookies, you may have disabled cookies in your settings. This wikiHow article will teach you how to allow cookies in Safari, and show you what to do if cookies aren't working properly.

Things You Should Know

Open Safari on your Mac. Go to Safari > Preferences… > Privacy and uncheck "Block all Cookies".

Try clearing your cookies if you are having trouble loading websites—sometimes old cookies get in the way of saving the new version of a cookie.

Enabling Cookies on a Mac

Step 1 Open Safari and click the Safari menu.

In most cases, you'll probably want to leave a checkmark in front of this option to preserve your privacy. However, if websites aren't loading properly or you can't use the features of certain sites, you may need to enable this option.

Enabling Cookies on iPhone and iPad

In most cases, you'll probably want to leave this switch on, as this protects your privacy. However, if websites aren't loading properly or you're unable to use features of certain sites, you can enable this option and see if it resolves the problem.

Troubleshooting

Mac: Click the Safari menu, select Preferences , click Privacy , and then remove the checkmark from "Prevent cross-site tracking."
iPhone/iPad: Open your Settings , tap Safari , and then toggle the "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" switch to the Off (white) position.

First, check to make sure private browsing is not always set to turn on—click the Safari menu, select Preferences , click General , and click the "New windows open with" menu. [6] X Research source If "A new private window" is selected, choose A new window instead.
Then, to open a new window, just close the currently open Safari window, click the File menu, and then select New Window .
iPhone/iPad: Open Safari and tap the overlapping squares at the bottom. [7] X Research source Tap Private at the bottom (if you see it), select (number of) Tabs , and then tap Done .

Mac: Click the Safari menu, click Preferences , click Privacy , click Manage Website Data , and then click Remove All .
iPhone/iPad: Open Settings , tap Safari , tap Advanced , select Website Data , and then tap Remove All Website Data . [8] X Research source

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How to Enable Cookies in Safari and Microsoft Edge on iPhone

Apple’s stance on security and privacy features is laudable on iPhone, but it often leads to undesirable experiences. With developers and websites unable to access your location and other info, you may end up seeing irrelevant content when browsing on Safari or Microsoft Edge on iPhone. To see desirable content, you need to enable cookies in Safari and Microsoft Edge on iPhone. Here’s how.

Enable Cookies in Safari and Microsoft Edge on iPhone

Safari and Microsoft Edge don’t block cookies by default. But if you have disabled cookies on these browsers, it’s time to enable it again. Let’s go ahead and show you how to turn on cookies in Safari and Microsoft Edge on iPhone. After that, we will understand why browser cookies are helpful and why you need to keep them enabled on your iPhone.

Note that enabling cookies will allow advertisers and websites to collect data when you visit their web page on Safari and Edge. So, it’s a trade-off.

Enable Cookies in Safari on iPhone

It’s quite easy to enable cookies in Safari on iPhone. Just like other Apple apps, you need to make changes from the Settings app. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Open the Settings app on iPhone.

2. Scroll down to Safari and open the menu.

3. Go to Privacy & Security menu and disable Block All Cookies toggle.

The Safari browser will collect all the cookies files and you are all set to browse the web as before.

Enable Cookies in Microsoft Edge on iPhone

Microsoft Edge, a capable Safari alternative on iPhone, also offers an option to enable/disable cookies on iPhone. Follow the steps below to enable cookies in Microsoft Edge on iPhone.

1. Open Microsoft Edge browser on iPhone.

2. Tap on the three-dot menu at the bottom and open Settings .

3. Tap on Privacy and security > Cookies .

4. Select Don’t block cookies from the following menu.

Now that you have enabled Cookies on your iPhone, you need to understand why cookies are essential in the browsing experience.

What Are Browser Cookies and Why Do You Need to Enable Them

Browser cookies are small files created by sites you navigate and stored on your device. They make your browsing experience easier and hassle-free. Without cookies, you will have to log in after you leave the site every time. Also, it will take longer to load pages.

Have you added a few items to the shopping cart? You must add them again if you accidentally close the tab. Cookies will help the browser remember such information.

With Cookies, sites can keep you signed in, remember your site preference (this is how the browser remembers and showcases search history), and give you locally relevant content. After all, you won’t want to see Amazon UK ads when browsing websites from the US.

In short, browser cookies are no threat to your privacy and security on iPhone. In fact, they enhance the whole browsing experience. Some websites might not work when cookies are turned off on iPhone. It’s better to keep them enabled using the steps above.

How to Enable/Disable Google Chrome Cookies?

Google Chrome, being the browser pioneer, doesn’t offer an option to disable cookies on iPhone. It’s enabled by default.

Can You Clear Cookies on iPhone?

From browser settings, you can easily clear browser cookies on iPhone. If your preferred browser is acting weird, you may consider deleting cookies and cache on your iPhone. Just remember to save any unsaved data you may have open in the browser first. You will lose it.

Wrapping Up: Enable Cookies on iPhone

In the name of security and privacy, you shouldn’t block all cookies on your iPhone. If you have disabled cookies in the past, the steps above should help you enable cookies from Safari and Microsoft Edge on iPhone. There is no way to enable or disable cookies on Chrome. It is enabled by default so you are good to go.

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How to Enable Cookies on Your iPhone (iOS 16)

Website cookies have a pretty bad reputation today, and while it is not undeserved, it's often overstated, and most sites use cookies to make their everyday use a much smoother experience. If you're finding some of your favorite sites difficult to use for reasons like needing you to log in on each visit, it may be time to turn cookies back on.

How to Enable Cookies on Safari

On your iPhone, you only have the ability to completely block cookies in Safari, so if your main browser is Chrome or Firefox, this will not fully apply to you. You can enable a setting for those browsers to allow cross-website tracking, but in general, I would not recommend this. Leaving this toggle disabled, as it is by default, shouldn't get in the way of normal site use, and turning it on allows sites to track you in ways that have benefits mostly only for those sites and the companies that own them.

Now, here's how to enable cookies in Safari:

That's all there is to it. With this option disabled, sites will be able to remember your login information and preferences, but you may also be at higher risk of being tracked and other less-than-helpful uses of cookies, so be cautious and check out our guide on how to clear cookies from Safari if you think you may have visited a malicious site.

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How To Enable Cookies On Safari IPhone

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Enabling cookies on your Safari browser for iPhone is essential for a seamless and personalized browsing experience. Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on your device to remember your preferences, login information, and browsing history. By allowing cookies, you can enjoy convenient features such as staying logged in to your favorite websites, receiving personalized recommendations, and accessing saved settings across different webpages.

In this guide, you will learn how to enable cookies on Safari for iPhone in just a few simple steps. Whether you're a seasoned iPhone user or a newcomer to the world of mobile browsing, this step-by-step tutorial will empower you to take control of your cookie settings and make the most of your online activities.

Let's dive into the process of enabling cookies on Safari for iPhone, ensuring that you can fully leverage the functionality and personalization that cookies offer. Whether you're accessing your favorite websites, managing your online accounts, or exploring new content, enabling cookies on Safari will enhance your browsing experience and streamline your interactions with various online platforms.

Step 1: Open Safari Settings

To begin the process of enabling cookies on Safari for your iPhone, you'll need to access the browser's settings. Follow these simple steps to open Safari settings on your device:

Unlock Your iPhone : If your iPhone is locked, unlock it by entering your passcode, using Face ID, or Touch ID.

Locate the Safari Icon : Look for the Safari icon on your home screen. It's typically a blue compass rose.

Launch Safari : Tap on the Safari icon to open the browser . Once Safari is open, you'll be ready to access its settings.

Access the Settings Menu : In the Safari browser , look for the "Settings" icon, which resembles a gear or cogwheel, typically located in the lower-right corner of the screen. Tap on this icon to open the Safari settings menu.

Navigate to Safari Settings : Once you've accessed the settings menu, locate and tap on the option labeled "Safari Settings" or simply "Settings." This will take you to the specific settings for the Safari browser on your iPhone.

By following these steps, you will successfully open the Safari settings on your iPhone, setting the stage for the next crucial steps in enabling cookies for a more personalized and seamless browsing experience.

Now that you've accessed the Safari settings, you're ready to proceed to the next step and enable cookies to unlock the full potential of your browsing activities on your iPhone's Safari browser.

Step 2: Enable Cookies

Enabling cookies on your Safari browser for iPhone is a straightforward process that allows websites to store and retrieve information on your device. By enabling cookies, you can experience personalized browsing, stay logged in to your favorite websites, and access customized content. Here's how to enable cookies on Safari for iPhone:

Access Safari Settings : Once you've navigated to the Safari settings menu, look for the option labeled "Privacy & Security" or simply "Privacy." Tap on this option to access the privacy settings for the Safari browser on your iPhone.

Enable Cookies : In the "Privacy & Security" settings, locate the "Block All Cookies" option. By default, this option may be enabled to enhance privacy and security. To enable cookies, tap on the "Block All Cookies" option to toggle it off. This action allows websites to store cookies on your device, enhancing your browsing experience.

Confirmation : After toggling off the "Block All Cookies" option, you may receive a confirmation prompt informing you that enabling cookies may impact your privacy. Confirm your decision to enable cookies by tapping "Allow" or "Enable" to proceed.

Enabling cookies on Safari for iPhone is a pivotal step in customizing your browsing experience and accessing personalized content across various websites. By following these simple steps, you can harness the full potential of cookies to streamline your interactions with online platforms and enjoy a more tailored and convenient browsing experience on your iPhone.

Now that you've successfully enabled cookies on Safari for iPhone, you're ready to explore the next crucial step in managing your cookie settings to align with your preferences and browsing habits.

Step 3: Choose Cookie Settings

After enabling cookies on Safari for your iPhone, it's essential to delve into the cookie settings to further customize your browsing experience. By choosing specific cookie settings, you can exert greater control over how websites utilize cookies on your device, ensuring that your privacy and preferences are upheld. Here's a detailed guide on how to choose cookie settings on Safari for iPhone:

Access Safari Privacy Settings : Once you've enabled cookies, navigate back to the "Privacy & Security" section within the Safari settings menu on your iPhone. This is where you can fine-tune your cookie preferences to align with your browsing habits and privacy concerns.

Manage Website Data : Within the "Privacy & Security" settings, look for the option labeled "Manage Website Data" or "Website Data." Tap on this option to view the list of websites that have stored data, including cookies, on your device. This comprehensive list provides insights into the websites that have accessed and stored information during your browsing sessions.

Review and Remove Website Data : Upon accessing the list of website data, you can review the specific websites and the corresponding data they have stored on your device. This includes cookies, cache, and other browsing-related information. You have the option to remove individual website data by swiping left on the respective entry and tapping "Delete," or you can choose to remove all website data at once by selecting the "Remove All Website Data" option.

Customize Cookie Settings : To further customize your cookie settings, tap on the "Advanced" option within the "Privacy & Security" settings. Here, you can access advanced privacy features, including the ability to block all cookies, prevent cross-site tracking, and enable the "Do Not Track" feature, which signals to websites that you do not want your browsing activity tracked.

By choosing specific cookie settings on Safari for iPhone, you can tailor your browsing experience to align with your privacy preferences and enhance your control over the data stored by websites. Whether you aim to clear specific website data, prevent cross-site tracking, or fine-tune cookie-related features, the cookie settings in Safari empower you to navigate the digital landscape with greater confidence and customization.

With these comprehensive steps, you can confidently manage your cookie settings on Safari for iPhone, ensuring that your browsing experience is personalized, secure, and aligned with your individual preferences.

In conclusion, enabling cookies on Safari for iPhone is a fundamental aspect of optimizing your browsing experience and accessing personalized content across various websites. By following the step-by-step guide outlined in this tutorial, you have gained the knowledge and confidence to take control of your cookie settings and leverage the functionality that cookies offer.

By opening the Safari settings, enabling cookies, and customizing your cookie preferences, you have empowered yourself to enjoy a more tailored and convenient browsing experience on your iPhone. The ability to stay logged in to your favorite websites, receive personalized recommendations, and access saved settings across different webpages is now within your grasp, thanks to the simple yet impactful process of enabling cookies on Safari.

Furthermore, by delving into the cookie settings and managing website data, you have demonstrated a proactive approach to safeguarding your privacy and fine-tuning your browsing environment. Whether you choose to review and remove specific website data or customize advanced privacy features, such as preventing cross-site tracking, you have asserted greater control over the data stored by websites, aligning your browsing habits with your individual preferences.

As you navigate the digital landscape, the ability to enable cookies on Safari for iPhone serves as a cornerstone for a more personalized and seamless browsing experience. By embracing the functionality of cookies and customizing your cookie settings, you are poised to make the most of your online interactions, accessing tailored content and enjoying enhanced convenience across various websites.

In essence, the process of enabling cookies on Safari for iPhone is not merely a technical adjustment; it is a gateway to a more personalized, secure, and tailored browsing experience. By understanding and implementing these steps, you have unlocked the potential of cookies to enrich your online activities, ensuring that your interactions with websites are optimized to align with your preferences and privacy concerns.

With your newfound knowledge and the practical insights gained from this guide, you are well-equipped to navigate the digital realm with confidence, knowing that your browsing experience on Safari for iPhone is finely tuned to cater to your individual needs and preferences. Embrace the power of cookies, and embark on a browsing journey that is uniquely tailored to enhance your digital interactions.

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How to Enable or Disable Cookies on iPhone

Whether you want to turn cookies on or off, here's how to find the option in every major iPhone browser.

Do you want to enable or disable cookies on your iPhone? You’re in luck. Most iPhone browsers let you easily and quickly toggle the cookies option.

This way, you can keep cookies enabled when you want to use them and disable them when you don't.

Let's look at how to enable and disable cookies in the most popular iPhone browsers.

What Is a Website Cookie?

A website cookie is a small file that the website you’re visiting places in your browser. This file allows the website to recognize you as a user, which helps the site serve you with more relevant content.

A cookie is the reason you start seeing content that you're more interested in when you visit a website multiple times.

To learn more about cookies, check out our guide explaining internet cookies . It'll give you all the extra information you want about these little files.

How to Enable or Disable Cookies in Safari on an iPhone

Safari for iPhone has a simple toggle to turn cookies on and off. You can access this option as follows:

Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap the Safari option.
You’ll see an option that says Block All Cookies .
Turn this option on to disable all cookies in Safari.
Turn the toggle off if you want to enable cookies in Safari on your iPhone.

How to Enable or Disable Cookies in Chrome on an iPhone

Google Chrome for iOS has cookies enabled by default, and you can’t change this option. If you want to disable them, you need to find other ways to stop Google tracking you instead.

You can, however, clear cookies in Chrome if you want. The following shows how you do this if you’re interested:

Launch Chrome on your iPhone.
Tap the three dots to open Chrome's menu and tap Settings .
Tap Privacy on the resulting screen.
Select Clear Browsing Data .
Choose a time range from the Time Range menu, tick Cookies , Site Data , and tap Clear Browsing Data at the bottom.
This will delete your Chrome cookies from your iPhone.

How to Enable or Disable Cookies in Firefox on an iPhone

Unlike Chrome, Firefox offers the option to enable or disable cookies in your browser. Here’s how you find and use this toggle on your phone:

Open Firefox on your iPhone.
Tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom-right corner and select Settings .
Scroll down and tap Data Management .
You’ll see various toggles on this screen, one of which says Cookies .
Turn this toggle on to enable cookies in Firefox or switch it off to disable cookies.

How to Enable or Disable Cookies in Opera Touch on an iPhone

Opera Touch comes with cookies enabled and there’s no option to turn them off. However, you can remove existing cookies so that the websites you visit won’t recognize you.

Here’s how you go about doing this:

Launch Opera Touch and tap the O icon in the bottom-right corner.
Select Settings from the menu.
Tap the Clear Browser Data option.
Select Cookies And Site Data on the screen that follows.
Tap Clear in the top-right corner.
You’ll see a message saying Data Cleared .

Related: iPhone Settings and Tweaks to Boost Your Privacy

Should I Enable or Disable Cookies on My iPhone?

Knowing how to enable or disable cookies on your iPhone is only half the battle. It doesn't help you decide whether you should choose to keep using cookies or not.

Cookies are part of what identifies you on the internet. That can lead to more personalized experiences on the web, but it also results in more tracking and data harvesting. If you value your privacy, you might want to disable cookies. But by doing so, some websites and features won't work.

Luckily, there are plenty of other steps you can take to improve the privacy of your iPhone. Another option you might want to look into is disabling ad tracking. When disabled, this ensures advertisers can’t track your activities online.

How to Clear Cookies on iPhone 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

Clearing cookies on your iPhone 11 is a straightforward process. You simply head to the Settings app, scroll down to Safari, tap it, then scroll down to ‘Clear History and Website Data,’ and tap it. Confirm the action, and your cookies, along with other browsing data, will be cleared.

After you complete the action, your iPhone will have removed all cookies, browsing history, and cached files. This means websites may take slightly longer to load initially, as they’re no longer using stored data to speed up the process. Additionally, you may have to log back into frequently visited sites.

Introduction

In the age of digital privacy concerns, knowing how to manage your online data is key. Cookies are small files that websites store on your device to remember your preferences and browsing history. They can be helpful, making your browsing experience smoother, but they can also be a privacy concern. After all, they can track your online behavior.

That’s why, for many iPhone 11 users, clearing cookies is an essential part of managing their online footprint. It’s a simple process that can help protect your privacy and clear up space on your device. Whether you’re a privacy-conscious individual, someone looking to troubleshoot browser issues, or just wanting to keep your device clean, this article is for you.

Step by Step Tutorial: Clearing Cookies on iPhone 11

Before we dive into the steps, let’s understand what we’re about to do. Clearing cookies will remove the data that websites have stored on your iPhone 11. This can help protect your privacy and free up some space on your device.

Step 1: Open Settings

Navigate to the Settings app on your iPhone 11 and tap to open it. The Settings app is the one with the gear icon. You’ll find it on your home screen or in your app library.

Step 2: Scroll to Safari

In the Settings menu, scroll down until you find Safari, then tap on it. Safari is the default browser for iPhone, and this is where all your browsing data is stored.

Step 3: Clear History and Website Data

Once in Safari settings, scroll down to the ‘Clear History and Website Data’ option and tap it. You’ll be prompted to confirm your action. Remember that this will clear not only cookies but also your browsing history and other website data.

Step 4: Confirm the Action

A pop-up window will appear asking if you’re sure you want to clear history and data. Tap ‘Clear History and Data’ to confirm. Once you’ve confirmed, the process is complete. Your iPhone will remove all stored data, and websites will no longer have access to your cookies.

Additional Information

When you’re clearing cookies on your iPhone 11, it’s important to note that you’re also clearing your browsing history and cached files. This is a good thing for your device’s storage, but it could mean that some websites will load a little slower the next time you visit them.

Moreover, if you’re someone who uses Safari’s autofill feature to remember passwords and usernames, those will be removed too. It might be a good idea to make sure you remember your login details or have them stored somewhere else before clearing cookies.

Another thing to consider is that some websites use cookies to offer a personalized experience. Clearing cookies will reset this, so you might notice that some websites seem less tailored to your preferences after you’ve cleared cookies.

Additionally, if you own other Apple devices that are synced with your iPhone 11, clearing cookies on your phone might also remove them from your other devices. This is due to iCloud’s feature that syncs Safari data across all your Apple devices.

Lastly, remember to clear cookies responsibly. While it’s a good practice for privacy and device maintenance, doing it too frequently might result in a diminished browsing experience.

Open the Settings app
Scroll to Safari and tap it
Tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’
Confirm by tapping ‘Clear History and Data’

Frequently Asked Questions

Will clearing cookies log me out of websites.

Yes, clearing cookies will log you out of most websites since it removes the data used to keep you signed in.

Can I clear cookies for just one site?

Unfortunately, on iPhone 11, you can only clear cookies for all sites at once, not individually.

Does clearing cookies also clear saved passwords?

If you use Safari’s autofill feature for passwords, clearing cookies will also remove these saved passwords.

Will clearing cookies affect other synced devices?

Yes, if you have iCloud Sync set up for Safari, clearing cookies on one device will clear them on all synced devices.

Is it possible to disable cookies completely?

Yes, you can go to Safari settings in the Settings app and disable cookies, but this might make some websites function incorrectly.

Clearing cookies on your iPhone 11 is a simple but powerful tool for maintaining your privacy and ensuring your device runs efficiently. As we become more aware of digital privacy, taking control of your online data is increasingly important.

It’s not just about privacy; it’s about making sure your device serves you in the best way possible. So, take a few moments, clear those cookies, and enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience on your iPhone 11.

Matt Jacobs has been working as an IT consultant for small businesses since receiving his Master’s degree in 2003. While he still does some consulting work, his primary focus now is on creating technology support content for SupportYourTech.com.

His work can be found on many websites and focuses on topics such as Microsoft Office, Apple devices, Android devices, Photoshop, and more.

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How to clear cookies / cache for a single website on iphone or ipad.

Clearing the cache on your iPhone or iPad is really easy, but that will log you out of every single website that you were previously logged into, and wipe any other cookie-based preferences.

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Clear cookies / cache for a specific website.

Clearing the cache on your iPhone or iPad is really easy, but that will log you out of every single website that you were previously logged into, and wipe any other cookie-based preferences. So what if you want to just wipe cookies or cache for a single site?

Luckily that's also pretty easy... though not quite as simple since you'll have to dig through a list of all the sites you've ever visited or that have put cookies on your device.

You might be asking yourself why you'd bother doing this, and the answer is simple: if a particular site is misbehaving you can wipe the cache and cookies just for that site, login again, and sometimes the problem will be resolved.

First you'll want to open up the Settings app, and then find Safari on the left-hand side, and then scroll down until you see the Advanced on the right-hand side. If you're using an iPhone it won't display like this, but you'll be able to easily figure it out.

Now press the Website Data button.

And now push the Edit text button on the upper right-hand corner.

Now you'll see a list of the sites that have put cookies on your device. You'll probably need to expand to show all of the sites, and then browse down through the list. Once you've found the one you want to wipe, just hit the red minus icon and then press Delete, just like you would in most iOS apps.

There isn't a whole lot more to it.

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Setup basics
Make your iPhone your own
Take great photos and videos
Keep in touch with friends and family
Share features with your family
Use iPhone for your daily routines
Expert advice from Apple Support
What’s new in iOS 17
Turn on and set up iPhone
Wake and unlock
Set up cellular service
Use Dual SIM
Connect to the internet
Sign in with Apple ID
Subscribe to iCloud+
Find settings
Set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts
Learn the meaning of the status icons
Charge the battery
Charge with cleaner energy sources
Show the battery percentage
Check battery health and usage
Use Low Power Mode
Read and bookmark the user guide
Learn basic gestures
Learn gestures for iPhone models with Face ID
Adjust the volume
Find your apps in App Library
Switch between open apps
Quit and reopen an app
Multitask with Picture in Picture
Access features from the Lock Screen
View Live Activities in the Dynamic Island
Perform quick actions
Search on iPhone
Get information about your iPhone
View or change cellular data settings
Travel with iPhone
Change sounds and vibrations
Use the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Create a custom Lock Screen
Change the wallpaper
Adjust the screen brightness and color balance
Keep the iPhone display on longer
Use StandBy
Customize the text size and zoom setting
Change the name of your iPhone
Change the date and time
Change the language and region
Organize your apps in folders
Add, edit, and remove widgets
Move apps and widgets on the Home Screen
Remove apps
Use and customize Control Center
Change or lock the screen orientation
View and respond to notifications
Change notification settings
Set up a Focus
Allow or silence notifications for a Focus
Turn a Focus on or off
Stay focused while driving
Customize sharing options
Type with the onscreen keyboard
Dictate text
Select and edit text
Use predictive text
Use text replacements
Add or change keyboards
Add emoji and stickers
Take a screenshot
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Draw in documents
Add text, shapes, signatures, and more
Fill out forms and sign documents
Use Live Text to interact with content in a photo or video
Use Visual Look Up to identify objects in your photos and videos
Lift a subject from the photo background
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Play with friends in Game Center
Connect a game controller
Use App Clips
Update apps
View or cancel subscriptions
Manage purchases, settings, and restrictions
Install and manage fonts
Buy books and audiobooks
Annotate books
Access books on other Apple devices
Listen to audiobooks
Set reading goals
Organize books
Create and edit events in Calendar
Send invitations
Reply to invitations
Change how you view events
Search for events
Change calendar and event settings
Schedule or display events in a different time zone
Keep track of events
Use multiple calendars
Use the Holidays calendar
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Set up your shot
Apply Photographic Styles
Take Live Photos
Take Burst mode shots
Take a selfie
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Take macro photos and videos
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Record videos
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Record ProRes videos
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View, share, and print photos
Use Live Text
Scan a QR code
See the world clock
Set an alarm
Change the next wake up alarm
Use the stopwatch
Use multiple timers
Add and use contact information
Edit contacts
Add your contact info
Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact info
Use other contact accounts
Use Contacts from the Phone app
Merge or hide duplicate contacts
Export contacts
Get started with FaceTime
Make FaceTime calls
Receive FaceTime calls
Create a FaceTime link
Take a Live Photo
Turn on Live Captions in a FaceTime call
Use other apps during a call
Make a Group FaceTime call
View participants in a grid
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Share your screen in a FaceTime call
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Hand off a FaceTime call to another Apple device
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Change your appearance
Leave a call or switch to Messages
Block unwanted callers
Report a call as spam
Connect external devices or servers
Modify files, folders, and downloads
Search for files and folders
Organize files and folders
Set up iCloud Drive
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Share your location
Meet up with a friend
Send your location via satellite
Add or remove a friend
Locate a friend
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Notify a friend when your location changes
Add your iPhone
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Get notified if you leave a device behind
Locate a device
Mark a device as lost
Erase a device
Remove a device
Add an AirTag
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Add a third-party item
Get notified if you leave an item behind
Locate an item
Mark an item as lost
Remove an item
Adjust map settings
Get started with Fitness
Track daily activity and change your move goal
See your activity summary
Sync a third-party workout app
Change fitness notifications
Share your activity
Subscribe to Apple Fitness+
Find Apple Fitness+ workouts and meditations
Start an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
Create a Custom Plan in Apple Fitness+
Work out together using SharePlay
Change what’s on the screen during an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
Download an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
Get started with Freeform
Create a Freeform board
Draw or handwrite
Apply consistent styles
Position items on a board
Search Freeform boards
Share and collaborate
Delete and recover boards
Get started with Health
Fill out your Health Details
Intro to Health data
View your health data
Share your health data
View health data shared by others
Download health records
View health records
Monitor your walking steadiness
Log menstrual cycle information
View menstrual cycle predictions and history
Track your medications
Learn more about your medications
Log your state of mind
Take a mental health assessment
Set up a schedule for a Sleep Focus
Turn off alarms and delete sleep schedules
Add or change sleep schedules
Turn Sleep Focus on or off
Change your wind down period, sleep goal, and more
View your sleep history
Check your headphone levels
Use audiogram data
Register as an organ donor
Back up your Health data
Intro to Home
Upgrade to the new Home architecture
Set up accessories
Control accessories
Control your home using Siri
Use Grid Forecast to plan your energy usage
Set up HomePod
Control your home remotely
Create and use scenes
Use automations
Set up security cameras
Use Face Recognition
Unlock your door with a home key
Configure a router
Invite others to control accessories
Add more homes
Get music, movies, and TV shows
Get ringtones
Manage purchases and settings
Get started with Journal
Write in your journal
Review your past journal entries
Change Journal settings
Magnify nearby objects
Change settings
Detect people around you
Detect doors around you
Receive image descriptions of your surroundings
Read aloud text and labels around you
Set up shortcuts for Detection Mode
Add and remove email accounts
Set up a custom email domain
Check your email
Unsend email with Undo Send
Reply to and forward emails
Save an email draft
Add email attachments
Download email attachments
Annotate email attachments
Set email notifications
Search for email
Organize email in mailboxes
Flag or block emails
Filter emails
Use Hide My Email
Use Mail Privacy Protection
Change email settings
Delete and recover emails
Add a Mail widget to your Home Screen
Print emails
Get travel directions
Select other route options
Find stops along your route
View a route overview or a list of turns
Change settings for spoken directions
Get driving directions
Get directions to your parked car
Set up electric vehicle routing
Report traffic incidents
Get cycling directions
Get walking directions
Get transit directions
Delete recent directions
Get traffic and weather info
Estimate travel time and ETA
Download offline maps
Search for places
Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services
Get information about places
Mark places
Share places
Rate places
Save favorite places
Explore new places with Guides
Organize places in My Guides
Delete significant locations
Look around places
Take Flyover tours
Find your Maps settings
Measure dimensions
View and save measurements
Measure a person’s height
Use the level
Set up Messages
About iMessage
Send and reply to messages
Unsend and edit messages
Keep track of messages
Forward and share messages
Group conversations
Watch, listen, or play together using SharePlay
Collaborate on projects
Use iMessage apps
Take and edit photos or videos
Share photos, links, and more
Send stickers
Request, send, and receive payments
Send and receive audio messages
Animate messages
Change notifications
Block, filter, and report messages
Delete messages and attachments
Recover deleted messages
View albums, playlists, and more
Show song credits and lyrics
Queue up your music
Listen to broadcast radio
Subscribe to Apple Music
Play music together in the car with iPhone
Listen to lossless music
Listen to Dolby Atmos music
Apple Music Sing
Find new music
Add music and listen offline
Get personalized recommendations
Listen to radio
Search for music
Create playlists
See what your friends are listening to
Use Siri to play music
Change the way music sounds
Get started with News
Use News widgets
See news stories chosen just for you
Read stories
Follow your favorite teams with My Sports
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Browse and read Apple News+ stories and issues
Download Apple News+ issues
Listen to audio stories
Solve crossword puzzles
Search for news stories
Save stories in News for later
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Get started with Notes
Add or remove accounts
Create and format notes
Draw or write
Add photos, videos, and more
Scan text and documents
Work with PDFs
Create Quick Notes
Search notes
Organize in folders
Organize with tags
Use Smart Folders
Export or print notes
Change Notes settings
Make a call
Answer or decline incoming calls
While on a call
Set up voicemail
Check voicemail
Change voicemail greeting and settings
Select ringtones and vibrations
Make calls using Wi-Fi
Set up call forwarding and call waiting
Avoid unwanted calls
View photos and videos
Play videos and slideshows
Delete or hide photos and videos
Edit photos and videos
Trim video length and adjust slow motion
Edit Cinematic mode videos
Edit Live Photos
Edit portraits
Use photo albums
Edit, share, and organize albums
Filter and sort photos and videos in albums
Make stickers from your photos
Duplicate and copy photos and videos
Merge duplicate photos and videos
Search for photos
Identify people and pets
Browse photos by location
Share photos and videos
Share long videos
View photos and videos shared with you
Watch memories
Personalize your memories
Manage memories and featured photos
Use iCloud Photos
Create shared albums
Add and remove people in a shared album
Add and delete photos and videos in a shared album
Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library
Add content to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
Import and export photos and videos
Print photos
Find podcasts
Listen to podcasts
Follow your favorite podcasts
Use the Podcasts widget
Organize your podcast library
Download, save, or share podcasts
Subscribe to podcasts
Listen to subscriber-only content
Change download settings
Make a grocery list
Add items to a list
Edit and manage a list
Search and organize lists
Work with templates
Use Smart Lists
Print reminders
Use the Reminders widget
Change Reminders settings
Browse the web
Search for websites
Customize your Safari settings
Change the layout
Use Safari profiles
Open and close tabs
Organize your tabs
View your Safari tabs from another Apple device
Share Tab Groups
Use Siri to listen to a webpage
Bookmark favorite webpages
Save pages to a Reading List
Find links shared with you
Annotate and save a webpage as a PDF
Automatically fill in forms
Get extensions
Hide ads and distractions
Clear your cache
Browse the web privately
Use passkeys in Safari
Check stocks
Manage multiple watchlists
Read business news
Add earnings reports to your calendar
Use a Stocks widget
Translate text, voice, and conversations
Translate text in apps
Translate with the camera view
Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or an Apple TV channel
Add your TV provider
Get shows, movies, and more
Watch sports
Watch Major League Soccer with MLS Season Pass
Control playback
Manage your library
Change the settings
Make a recording
Play it back
Edit or delete a recording
Keep recordings up to date
Organize recordings
Search for or rename a recording
Share a recording
Duplicate a recording
Keep cards and passes in Wallet
Set up Apple Pay
Use Apple Pay for contactless payments
Use Apple Pay in apps and on the web
Track your orders
Use Apple Cash
Use Apple Card
Use Savings
Pay for transit
Access your home, hotel room, and vehicle
Add identity cards
Use COVID-19 vaccination cards
Check your Apple Account balance
Use Express Mode
Organize your Wallet
Remove cards or passes
Check the weather
Check the weather in other locations
View weather maps
Manage weather notifications
Use Weather widgets
Learn the weather icons
Find out what Siri can do
Tell Siri about yourself
Have Siri announce calls and notifications
Add Siri Shortcuts
About Siri Suggestions
Use Siri in your car
Change Siri settings
Contact emergency services
Use Emergency SOS via satellite
Request Roadside Assistance via satellite
Set up and view your Medical ID
Use Check In
Manage Crash Detection
Reset privacy and security settings in an emergency
Set up Family Sharing
Add Family Sharing members
Remove Family Sharing members
Share subscriptions
Share purchases
Share locations with family and locate lost devices
Set up Apple Cash Family and Apple Card Family
Set up parental controls
Set up a child’s device
Get started with Screen Time
Protect your vision health with Screen Distance
Set up Screen Time
Set communication and safety limits and block inappropriate content
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Power adapters
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MagSafe cases and sleeves
Qi-certified wireless chargers
Use AirPods
Use EarPods
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Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV
Connect to a display with a cable
HomePod and other wireless speakers
Pair Magic Keyboard
Enter characters with diacritical marks
Switch between keyboards
Use shortcuts
Choose an alternative keyboard layout
Change typing assistance options
External storage devices
Bluetooth accessories
Share your internet connection
Allow phone calls on your iPad and Mac
Use iPhone as a webcam
Hand off tasks between devices
Cut, copy, and paste between iPhone and other devices
Stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone
Start SharePlay instantly
Use AirDrop to send items
Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable
Transfer files between devices
Transfer files with email, messages, or AirDrop
Transfer files or sync content with the Finder or iTunes
Automatically keep files up to date with iCloud
Use an external storage device, a file server, or a cloud storage service
Intro to CarPlay
Connect to CarPlay
Use your vehicle’s built-in controls
Get turn-by-turn directions
Change the map view
Make phone calls
View your calendar
Send and receive text messages
Announce incoming text messages
Play podcasts
Play audiobooks
Listen to news stories
Control your home
Use other apps with CarPlay
Rearrange icons on CarPlay Home
Change settings in CarPlay
Get started with accessibility features
Turn on accessibility features for setup
Change Siri accessibility settings
Open features with Accessibility Shortcut
Change color and brightness
Make text easier to read
Reduce onscreen motion
Customize per-app visual settings
Hear what’s on the screen or typed
Hear audio descriptions
Turn on and practice VoiceOver
Change your VoiceOver settings
Use VoiceOver gestures
Operate iPhone when VoiceOver is on
Control VoiceOver using the rotor
Use the onscreen keyboard
Write with your finger
Use VoiceOver with an Apple external keyboard
Use a braille display
Type braille on the screen
Customize gestures and keyboard shortcuts
Use VoiceOver with a pointer device
Use VoiceOver for images and videos
Use VoiceOver in apps
Use AssistiveTouch
Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch
Use Reachability
Auto-answer calls
Turn off vibration
Change Face ID and attention settings
Use Voice Control
Adjust the side or Home button
Use Apple TV Remote buttons
Adjust pointer settings
Adjust keyboard settings
Adjust AirPods settings
Turn on Apple Watch Mirroring
Control a nearby Apple device
Intro to Switch Control
Set up and turn on Switch Control
Select items, perform actions, and more
Control several devices with one switch
Use hearing devices
Use Live Listen
Use sound recognition
Set up and use RTT and TTY
Flash the LED for alerts
Adjust audio settings
Play background sounds
Display subtitles and captions
Show transcriptions for Intercom messages
Get Live Captions (beta)
Type to speak
Record a Personal Voice
Use Guided Access
Use built-in privacy and security protections
Set a passcode
Set up Face ID
Set up Touch ID
Control access to information on the Lock Screen
Keep your Apple ID secure
Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites
Sign in with Apple
Share passwords
Automatically fill in strong passwords
Change weak or compromised passwords
View your passwords and related information
Share passkeys and passwords securely with AirDrop
Make your passkeys and passwords available on all your devices
Automatically fill in verification codes
Automatically fill in SMS passcodes
Sign in with fewer CAPTCHA challenges
Use two-factor authentication
Use security keys
Manage information sharing with Safety Check
Control app tracking permissions
Control the location information you share
Control access to information in apps
Control how Apple delivers advertising to you
Control access to hardware features
Create and manage Hide My Email addresses
Protect your web browsing with iCloud Private Relay
Use a private network address
Use Advanced Data Protection
Use Lockdown Mode
Use Stolen Device Protection
Receive warnings about sensitive content
Use Contact Key Verification
Turn iPhone on or off
Force restart iPhone
Back up iPhone
Return iPhone settings to their defaults
Restore all content from a backup
Restore purchased and deleted items
Sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone
Erase iPhone
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Class 1 Laser information
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Unauthorized modification of iOS

Clear your cache on iPhone

Note: Clearing your browsing history in Safari doesn’t clear any browsing histories kept independently by websites you visited, or your browsing history in other apps.

Below Clear Timeframe, choose how much of your browsing history to clear.

Note: If you have Safari profiles set up, select a profile to clear only the history of that profile, or select All Profiles.

Tap Clear History.

How to Enable Cookies on iPhone

Cookies are good, whether we're talking about eating them or enabling them for the browser!

Cookies are getting a bad reputation these days. And everyone thinks blocking them is the way to go to protect your privacy. While it is true that many companies use unnecessary cookies to track you and then misuse this information, not all cookies are bad. Some cookies are necessary for the normal functioning of websites.

For instance, cookies can keep you signed in to websites, remember your preferences, like whether you want to allow notifications, and give you relevant local content.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are the files that a website creates to store information about you on your device. By storing information, a site can make your browsing experience better since the file lets the website identify you.

So, when you log in on a particular website and the browser keeps you signed in, it’s made possible because of cookies. Similarly, when you leave some products in your cart while online shopping and return to find them still there, it’s the cookies at work.

There are two types of cookies: first-party cookies and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are created by the sites you visit. Third-party cookies, on the other hand, are created by other sites. Whenever you visit a website, a site can create third-party cookies if it owns any content, like ads or images, on the site that you’re visiting. It’s the first-party cookies we’re interested in. They can save you a lot of time, so it’s in your interest to enable them.

How to Enable Cookies on Safari on iPhone

If you ever disabled cookies on your iPhone previously, it’s very easy to enable them again.

Open the Settings app and scroll down till you find the option for ‘Safari’. Tap it to open it.

Then, turn off the toggle for ‘Block All Cookies’.

There’s also an option to ‘Prevent Cross-Site Tracking’ just above it. If you want, you can keep it enabled to block third-party cookies.

How to Delete Cookies on Safari

Sometimes you might need to clear cookies on your browser when a site isn’t behaving the way it should or when you need to empty the storage space. While leaving them on is the way to go, it doesn’t hurt to clear them every once in a while. Clearing the cookies will delete your saved information, so you’ll be logged out of any sites where you were logged in.

To clear cookies, open the Settings app and go to Safari. Then, scroll down and tap the option for ‘Advanced’.

Tap ‘Website Data’.

The websites with the most stored data will appear in descending order. You can delete cookies for individual sites. Swipe left on the site and tap ‘Remove’.

To delete all cookies, tap ‘Remove All Website Data’ at the bottom.

The above method deletes only cookies from your browser. There’s also a quicker option that lets you delete cookies along with browsing history, if you want to delete history as well.

How to Enable Cookies on Chrome on iPhone

If you use the Chrome browser to browse the internet on your iPhone, you don’t have to worry about cookies. Cookies are automatically enabled in Chrome and they stay on, so there’s nothing for you to fret about. In fact, if you ever want to disable the cookies, you really can’t, since there’s no option.

If you ever don’t want the browser to save cookies, you can use the Incognito mode. The browser doesn’t save any cookies and site data when you’ve gone Incognito.

How to Delete Cookies on Chrome

If you think cookies are slowing your browser, you can clear them. But clearing the cookies will sign you out of websites and delete any saved preferences.

Open the Chrome browser and tap the ‘Profile’ icon in the top-right corner to open settings.

You can also tap the three-dot menu icon at the bottom-right and tap ‘Settings’ from the menu.

Then, go to ‘Privacy’ from settings.

Tap the option for ‘Clear Browsing Data’.

Only check the option for ‘Cookies, Site Data’ and uncheck any others if you only want to delete cookies.

Then, tap ‘Clear Browsing Data’ at the bottom of the screen.

A confirmation prompt will appear. Tap ‘Clear Browsing Data’ to confirm.

No matter what privacy advocates may be telling you, disabling cookies isn’t the best way to browse the internet. If you don’t want a seamless experience, then by all means, go for it. But for most of us, keeping the cookies enabled is the way to go.

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I t’s hard to be patient with a slow iPhone , especially when using it for everything, from the calculator to getting directions on Maps. No one likes dealing with lag, buffering, or app freezing. Fortunately, there are a few ways you could speed up your iPhone.

Restart your iPhone

Let’s start with the classic “Did you try turning it off and on again?” It’s a classic for a reason, not just another tech myth. On a technical level, it helps refresh your iPhone’s RAM or working memory, which optimizes its overall performance. Since it’s probably the most straightforward hack, I’d recommend starting with this one.

There are slightly different ways to restart an iPhone based on its model. If you can’t get yours to restart, you might want to do a quick “how to restart [your iPhone model]” search. In case you’re unsure about your iPhone’s model, we have a guide for that , too.

Clear Safari Data

I’m sure we have encountered an ‘Accept Cookies’ popup. Even if you have no idea what that does, you’ve probably accepted tons of cookies by now. Refer to this helpful guide for a detailed and easy lesson on internet cookies. For the scope of this piece, all you need to know is that every time you click on ‘Accept Cookies’ on your browser, you’re putting a bunch of files on your device. These files pile up over time and end up slowing your phone.

If you frequently use Safari on your iPhone, you probably have a lot of passwords, cookies, tabs, and other login info in your Safari cache. It’s a good habit to clear that from time to time. Note that this will require re-entering login credentials or other personal info on some sites since clearing your cache will make your Safari brand new again.

To clear all Safari data, go to Settings on your iPhone and look up ‘Safari.’ Once in the Safari menu, scroll down until you see ‘Clear History and Website Data.’ It will ask you to pick a timeframe. Select ‘All history’ and then hit the red button at the bottom that says ‘Clear History.’

Free Up Space

Full storage is one of the leading causes of a sluggish iPhone. Go to Settings , scroll to General , and click on iPhone Storage from the menu. Doing so will present you with a stacked bar chart and an ordered list of your iPhone’s storage situation, clearly labeling how much space is occupied by which app.

It will also provide you with recommendations on how to free up space. Under Recommendations , click on Review Large Attachments to see the photos, videos, and attachments that are taking up the most space. When you see something you want to delete, swipe left and hit Delete .

There are other ways to free up space on your iPhone, but it ultimately depends on your priorities and your phone use. If you don’t always need all your photos and videos on your phone, you can back them up on iCloud and delete them from your iPhone. However, this would mean you would no longer be able to access them without the internet.

Similarly, if you don’t need all your iMessages, you can mass-delete them. I’ll review all the ways to clear storage on your iPhone in a separate, dedicated guide.

iOS updates often bring bug fixes that help improve your iPhone’s efficiency, so it’s a good idea to always be on the latest software update. You can do that by turning automatic updates on. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates and turn on the toggle switch for all three options on the page. This will automatically download and install iOS software updates when your phone is connected to Wi-Fi, charging, and locked.

You can also manually update your iOS. A ‘Software Update Available’ notice on your Settings app under your Apple ID will tell you there’s a newer version you haven’t yet updated to. If you see that, scroll down to General > Software Update and click Download and Install to begin the update. If you don’t see that notice, you’re on the latest version.

Replace Battery

Another possible reason for a slow phone is a battery overused to the point of dysfunction. If your iPhone is old, its battery’s health may not be ideal. To see if that’s the case, go to Settings, look up Battery Health, and click on Battery Health & Charging from the open menu. Anything 80% and above is good, but Apple recommends replacing your battery when its health falls below that mark.

Turn Off Automatic Downloads and Background App Refresh

Apps on your iPhone tend to auto-update. While this is helpful, it could become overwhelming for your phone, especially if you have many apps on it. Multiple background app refreshes also take place without you knowing. Again, this is a helpful feature, but it could lead to a considerable drop in your phone’s efficiency if you have many apps that constantly refresh and update.

Go to Settings > App Store and turn off all three toggle switches under ‘Automatic Downloads.’ These are App Downloads, App Updates, and In-App Content. Then, go to General > Background App Refresh > Background App Refresh (again) and choose Off . Doing both will ensure no power-hungry apps are running in the background. If you’d like an app updated, you can constantly manually update it in the App Store.

No, closing your background apps won’t help.

I know; I felt as deceived as you did when Gizmodo Maxwell Zeff told us that closing background apps doesn’t do anything and that I have been making my poor little thumb do all that labor for years for nothing. It’s just a tech myth that originated years ago on Apple’s community forum and Stack Overflow and has been perpetuated ever since (because it sounds like it should work!). But yeah, doing that won’t affect either performance or battery.

Are some of your apps still running slow?

Are you sure it’s your phone and not your network? People often mistake a slow connection for a slow phone. Especially if you’re experiencing lag on apps that require an internet connection, it might just be your internet that needs fixing.

To quickly check this, look up ‘speed test’ on your browser. You’ll see an ‘Internet speed test’ pop-up. Hit the blue button that says ‘run speed test.’ In around 30 seconds, you’ll get precise stats on your download and upload speeds and a comment on your internet performance.

I just ran mine, and it said, “Your Internet connection is very fast. It should be able to handle multiple devices streaming HD videos, video conferencing, and gaming at the same time.” So, if my iPhone starts acting up, I’d know it’s not my internet.

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Google yet again delays killing third-party cookies in Chrome. Here's what you need to know

Chrome users waiting for Google to kill third-party cookies now have to wait even longer. In a Tuesday news update , the company revealed that its plan to start blocking third-party cookies by default won't kick off until early next year, at the earliest.

Even then, the process will depend on whether Google can reach agreements with the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Both of these organizations have a vested interest in the fate of these cookies for privacy reasons and have expressed concerns about Google's plans. Google has also faced pushback from advertisers worried about the financial impact if third-party cookies disappear from the world's most popular browser.

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This marks yet another in a series of delays and setbacks in Google's desire to curtail third-party cookies in Chrome. The company originally planned to start blocking third-party cookies in 2022 . After that year came and went, Google postponed the process until H2 2024 . Nudging the deadline further still, the company then announced that third-party cookies would be deprecated starting in the second half of Q4 2024. Now we have the latest delay, until early 2025.

This seems like a straightforward matter. Advertisers and companies use third-party cookies to track you while you browse the web through a process called cross-site tracking. Cybercriminals can exploit these types of cookies to steal personal information or spread malware. Cutting off support for such cookies would protect the privacy and security of Chrome users.

So, why the constant delays? In short, lots of cooks in the kitchen.

Even Google has complicated things. The company has proposed a Privacy Sandbox that would replace third-party cookies. The sandbox would still send targeted ads to Chrome users, to placate advertisers, but would limit cross-site tracking, to satisfy regulatory bodies.

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Regulators such as the CMA and ICO are not so keen on this proposal. Google's Privacy Sandbox idea is a sticking point for the CMA in particular, which in January 2024 compiled a list of 39 concerns .

The CMA is concerned that Google could continue to benefit from user activity data while limiting access to the same data from its competitors, that Google could control the inclusion of competitors in the sandbox (benefiting its own ad services), and that publishers and advertisers might be less able to identify fraudulent activity.

"We welcome Google's announcement clarifying the timing of third-party cookie deprecation," a CMA spokesperson told ZDNET. "This will allow time to assess the results of industry tests and resolve remaining issues. Under the commitments, Google has agreed to resolve our remaining competition concerns before going ahead with third-party cookie deprecation. Working closely with the ICO, we expect to conclude this process by the end of 2024."

Advertisers and industry groups are of course worried about losing third-party cookie access in a browser with such dominant market share. Advertisers depend on third-party cookies to gather a host of details about internet users for the purpose of sending them targeted ads. For that reason, they see such cookies as vital for conducting successful ad campaigns.

"Google's ambitious plan to retire third-party cookies in Chrome is facing roadblocks on multiple fronts," Sarah Jones, Cyber Threat Intelligence Research Analyst at security provider Critical Start, told ZDNET.

"Achieving a solution that satisfies the often conflicting needs of various stakeholders proves to be a complex challenge," Jones said. "Advertisers who rely on these cookies for targeted advertising, publishers who depend on ad revenue, and developers who need to implement the new solutions all have valid concerns. Balancing these needs alongside user privacy expectations and navigating the regulatory landscape set by authorities like the CMA further complicates the process."

To move forward, Google needs to get buy-in and consensus from all these disparate entities.

"We recognize that there are ongoing challenges related to reconciling divergent feedback from the industry, regulators, and developers, and will continue to engage closely with the entire ecosystem," Google said in its news release.

"It's also critical that the CMA has sufficient time to review all evidence including results from industry tests, which the CMA has asked market participants to provide by the end of June. Given both of these significant considerations, we will not complete third-party cookie deprecation during the second half of Q4."

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Though third-party cookies are not blocked by default in Chrome, you can easily disable them yourself. In Chrome, go to Settings and select "Privacy and security." Click the setting for third-party cookies and check "Block third-party cookies."

This isn't the first time that Google has tried to resolve the concerns and conflicts over third-party cookies.

"Their first try, Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC), was a flop, criticized for privacy issues, leading to its replacement by the Topics API ," Jason Soroko, Senior VP of Product at Lifecycle Management firm Sectigo, told ZDNET.

"Regulatory pressures, including privacy laws and antitrust issues, are causing further headaches, complicating any new tech rollouts," Soroko said. "Additionally, creating something that doesn't just boost Google's ad dominance while respecting privacy is a legal and ethical minefield. The need to satisfy all parties--publishers, advertisers, and regulators--means Google keeps hitting walls and facing delays."

Though Google has struggled with this issue, other companies have already cut off support for third-party cookies. In 2019, Mozilla's Firefox started to automatically block all such cookies . The Standard and default mode of protection in Firefox specifically blocks cross-site cookies in all windows. In 2020, Apple completed its process to block all third-party cookies in Safari . By default, Safari prevents cross-site tracking on both mobile and desktop.

Google is still eliciting feedback on its Privacy Sandbox proposal , inviting anyone to share their thoughts. Until all the regulatory parties and other groups are satisfied, third-party cookies in Chrome are likely to stay on by default.

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iOS 17: How to Clear Cookies on iPhone in Simple Steps

Clearing cookies on your iPhone with iOS 17 couldn’t be simpler. Head to Settings, find Safari, and tap ‘Clear History and Website Data.’ Confirm your choice, and voila! Cookies, along with your browsing history and cache, are wiped clean.

After you complete the action, your iPhone will no longer hold data from websites you’ve visited. This means websites won’t remember you or your past activity. It can also mean some sites will load slower the next time you visit, as they need to re-download everything.

You can also check out this video about how to clear cookies on iPhone for more information.

Introduction

Ever notice how your iPhone seems to know you a little too well? Like it remembers your favorite shopping sites or auto-fills your passwords? That’s the handiwork of cookies—tiny files stored on your device every time you visit a website. On the one hand, they make browsing a breeze. But on the other, they’re a bit like digital crumbs leading back to your private data feast. And in an era where privacy is king, knowing how to clear these cookies from your iPhone is crucial.

This guide is for all iPhone owners who value their privacy—or just want a fresh start with their browser. Whether you’re a tech newbie or a seasoned pro, stick around. We’re diving into the world of cookies and how to brush them off your digital trail in iOS 17.

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Step by Step Tutorial: Clearing Cookies on Your iPhone in iOS 17

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s understand what we’re about to do. By following these steps, you’ll erase all the website data stored on your iPhone, which includes cookies, history, and cache. This is like giving your browser a fresh start.

Step 1: Open Settings

Open the Settings app on your iPhone, which is usually found on your home screen with a gear icon.

Settings is your gateway to all things iPhone configuration. From adjusting your wallpaper to managing privacy controls, Settings is where the magic happens.

Step 2: Scroll to Safari

Scroll down the Settings menu until you find Safari, Apple’s built-in web browser, and select it.

Safari is your window to the web, and like any good window, it sometimes needs a good cleaning to keep your view crystal clear.

Step 3: Tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’

Inside Safari settings, you’ll see an option labeled ‘Clear History and Website Data.’ Give it a tap.

This is the big red button of the browser world—a one-stop shop for wiping the slate clean.

Step 4: Confirm Your Action

A prompt will appear asking if you’re sure you want to clear your history and website data. Confirm your choice to proceed.

Think of this as a “Are you sure you want to throw these cookies away?” moment. Remember, this action can’t be undone, so be certain you’re ready to say goodbye to your data.

Video About Clearing Cookies

Additional Information

Knowing how to clear cookies on iPhone with iOS 17 is just the tip of the privacy iceberg. For those who want to take it a step further, consider tweaking your Safari privacy settings. You can block all cookies, prevent cross-site tracking, or even use a content blocker to keep those pesky ads at bay. And if you’re curious about which sites have stored data on your device, iOS 17 makes it easy to check—just tap ‘Advanced’ under Safari settings and then ‘Website Data.’

It’s worth mentioning that while clearing cookies is a powerful privacy tool, it’s not a catch-all solution. Advertisers and trackers are always finding new ways to follow our digital footprints. So, stay informed, keep your iOS updated, and consider additional privacy tools like VPNs or encrypted messaging apps for a full-coverage approach to digital privacy.

Open Settings
Scroll to Safari
Tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’
Confirm Your Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Will clearing cookies log me out of websites.

Yes, clearing cookies will log you out of most websites because it removes the data that keeps you signed in.

Can I clear cookies for just one site on my iPhone?

Yes, in iOS 17, you can manage data for individual websites by going to the ‘Advanced’ section under Safari settings and tapping ‘Website Data.’

Is it safe to clear cookies?

Absolutely, it’s not only safe but also recommended for maintaining your online privacy.

How often should I clear cookies?

It depends on your personal preferences. Some people clear them daily for privacy, while others do so monthly for maintenance.

Do cookies affect my iPhone’s performance?

They can. An accumulation of cookies can slow down your browsing speed over time.

In the digital age, privacy is precious, and knowing how to clear cookies on iPhone with iOS 17 is a simple yet effective way to protect it. Whether you’re looking to enhance your device’s performance, keep your browsing habits private, or just start with a clean slate, clearing cookies is an essential skill for any iPhone user.

Remember, though, that this is only one piece of the privacy puzzle. Keep exploring, stay informed, and take control of your digital footprint. Happy browsing, iPhone users!

Matthew Burleigh has been writing tech tutorials since 2008. His writing has appeared on dozens of different websites and been read over 50 million times.

After receiving his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science he spent several years working in IT management for small businesses. However, he now works full time writing content online and creating websites.

His main writing topics include iPhones, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Android, and Photoshop, but he has also written about many other tech topics as well.

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