Microsoft Edge Cookies: Everything You Need to Know

Microsoft Edge cookies are small data files created by websites you visit. They help enhance your browsing experience by remembering site preferences, login status, and relevant content. Whether you want to manage, enable, or delete cookies in Microsoft Edge, understanding how they work is the first step toward better browser privacy and control.

What Are Microsoft Edge Cookies?

Cookies in Microsoft Edge are data packets stored by websites to recognize your device and preferences during future visits. They allow websites to remember settings like language preferences, login sessions, and personalized content.

For example, when you remain signed in to a website, it is the cookies operating in the background that maintain your session. While they provide functional benefits, cookies may also be used by third parties to monitor your browsing behavior across multiple websites.

Why Manage Microsoft Edge Cookies?

Managing cookies in Microsoft Edge gives you greater control over your personal data and browsing history.

Benefits:

• Prevent Targeted Ads: Reduce personalized ads by limiting third-party cookies.
• Resolve Website Issues: Fix loading issues or login errors on websites.
• Customize Experience: Allows you to choose which websites can remember your preferences.
• Enhance Security: Helps protect sensitive login information.

Types of Cookies in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge stores two main types of cookies:

• First-party cookies: These are created by the website you are currently visiting. They ensure the website functions correctly and remember your preferences or login status.
• Third-party cookies: These originate from domains other than the one you’re visiting. They are typically used by advertisers or analytics providers to track your activity across websites.

You can allow, block, or remove both types based on your privacy preferences.

How to Manage Microsoft Edge Cookies?

Microsoft Edge allows users to control cookie behavior through its built-in settings.

Here’s how to manage cookies:

1. Open Microsoft Edge and click the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
2. Click Settings.



3. Click the Cookies and site permissions section, and then Manage cookies.



It will take you to the screen below. From here, you can view, sort, search, and manage cookies and site data stored by individual websites. You can also remove all cookies at once or delete them site by site for better privacy control.



Also, it is important to test cookies, as they significantly impact user experience by influencing how user preferences, login sessions and data are maintained and retrieved. You can test cookies using AI-native cloud testing platforms like LambdaTest. It enables teams to test cookie behavior on a remote test lab of different browsers, devices, and operating systems.

Conclusion

Microsoft Edge cookies play an important role in enhancing your online experience, but they also affect your privacy. Whether you want to allow all cookies, block third-party cookies, or remove stored data, Edge provides a user-friendly interface to manage them. Checking your cookie settings regularly can help keep your browsing both smooth and secure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where are cookies stored in Microsoft Edge?

Cookies are stored as part of Edge’s browsing data and can be managed through Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage cookies.

How do I delete all cookies in Microsoft Edge?

To delete all cookies, go to Cookies and site permissions > Remove all cookies and then click Clear.

Can I block third-party cookies in Microsoft Edge?

Yes, you can! Navigate to the “Cookies and site data” dropdown and enable the “Block third-party cookies” toggle.

What happens if I block all cookies?

Blocking all cookies can prevent some websites from working properly, such as those that require login credentials or user preferences.

Does Microsoft Edge support the do not track feature?

Yes, Microsoft Edge supports the do not track feature. You can enable it in the browser settings to request that websites do not track your browsing activity.



Bhavya Hada

Bhavya Hada is serving as a Product Specialist at LambdaTest. With over a year of specialized experience, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s product marketing strategies. Her dedication to innovation in testing is not just about ensuring browser compatibility. Bhavya excels in bridging the gap between advanced testing technologies and practical development needs. In her tenure with LambdaTest, she has deepened her expertise in quality assurance and product development, becoming a cornerstone of the team.

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