How do i clear cookies on iphone

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How to clear cache on iPhone & iPad in Safari and other apps
Clear cache on iPhone for third-party apps
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Should I clear cookies on my iPhone?
Where are cookies settings on iPhone?
How do I clear my cache and cookies?
What does removing cookies from iPhone do?

It doesn’t take long for caches to fill up on iOS. From the default Safari browser, to third-party apps, follow along for how to clear the cache, history, and cookies on iPhone and iPad.

While clearing the cache in Safari is quick and easy with one fell swoop, the process can be different with third-party apps. We’ll first look at how to clear the cache in Safari on iPhone and iPad and then tackle other apps.

We’ve also got a walkthrough on clearing the cache, history, and cookies on Mac, check that out here.

How to clear cache on iPhone & iPad in Safari and other apps

Safari

Open Settings
Swipe down and tap Safari
Swipe down again and tap Clear History and Website Data, tap it once again to confirm

Alternately, if you’d like to clear data from individual websites without clearing the entire Safari cache, at the very bottom of Safari settings choose Advanced > Website Data > Edit (or swipe from right to left to delete individual items).

Keep in mind website data deleted from iPhone or iPad will be removed from your other Apple devices signed in to the same iCloud account if they sync with Safari.

Clear cache on iPhone for third-party apps

Clearing the cache of third-party apps varies from developer to developer. Some like Slack offer an option in the app preferences in iOS Settings, while others like Facebook don’t. Check out the settings of your apps to see your options (Settings app > app name).

For apps that don’t provide a clear cache button, deleting the app and reinstalling it is another option.

You can always take a look at Settings > General > iPhone Storage to prioritize which third-party apps you may want to tackle first.

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Should I clear cookies on my iPhone?

Clear your cache to save storage space and protect your privacy while browsing. When you delete cookies from Safari on your iPhone or iPad, you free up storage space and improve your device's performance speeds. Clearing the cache and deleting cookies can also help safeguard your online privacy!

Where are cookies settings on iPhone?

SAFARI for iOS (iPhone and iPad) Step 1: Go to Settings, then scroll down and select “Safari”. Step 2: Scroll down to “Privacy & Security”. Step 3: Verify “Block All Cookies” is ticked (green/white), click to allow cookies. Step 4: Clear the browser cache and reopen the browser.

How do I clear my cache and cookies?

In the Chrome app.

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app ..

At the top right, tap More ..

Tap History. Clear browsing data..

At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time..

Next to "Cookies and site data" and "Cached images and files," check the boxes..

Tap Clear data..

What does removing cookies from iPhone do?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Clearing Cookies and Data If your iPhone is running out of room, clearing the data can also reclaim some space. Eliminating this information also helps protect your privacy, eliminating information about your past browsing sessions and eliminating those cookies which track your habits.