Delete, allow and manage cookies in Chrome

You can choose to delete existing cookies, allow or block all cookies, and set preferences for certain websites.

Important: If you’re part of the test group that limits third-party cookies by default, you may find different settings for managing third-party cookies. Learn how to manage third-party cookie settings for test group users.

What cookies are

Cookies are files created by websites you visit. By saving information about your visit, they make your online experience easier. For example, sites can keep you signed in, remember your site preferences, and give you locally relevant content.

There are 2 types of cookies:

  • First-party cookies: Created by the site you visit. The site is shown in the address bar.
  • Third-party cookies: Created by other sites. A site you visit can embed content from other sites, for example images, ads, and text. Any of these other sites can save cookies and other data to personalize your experience.

Tip: Some sites may prompt you to accept or reject cookies.

Delete all cookies

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

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Chrome Chrome.
  2. Tap More More and then Settings Settings.
  3. Tap Privacy and Security and then Delete Browsing Data.
  4. Check Cookies, Site Data.
  5. Uncheck the other items.
  6. Tap Delete Browsing Data and then Delete Browsing Data.
  7. Tap Done.

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