How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

You can clear cache and cookies in Microsoft Edge to fix slow pages, stop errors, and improve privacy. The steps below work on Windows and Mac versions of Edge. They also work on synced profiles if you want to remove data only on your device.

First, open Edge and access the Settings menu. Then go to the section where browser data is stored and choose what you want to delete. That will remove stored site files and tracking cookies.

Quick Guide: Clear Cache and Cookies in Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three dots icon at the top right.
3. Choose Settings.
4. Go to Privacy, search, and services.
5. Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear.
6. Set Time range to the range you want (All time will remove everything).
7. Select both Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
8. Click Clear now.

Close and reopen the browser after clearing. That ensures the changes take effect fully.

Table: What You Remove When You Clear Cache and Cookies

Data type	What it does	What happens when you clear it
Browser cache	Stores images and files to speed up page loads	Pages may load slower at first after clearing
Cookies	Stores login info, preferences, and tracking data	Sites log you out and forget some settings
History	List of visited pages	Browsing history is removed but can be preserved if you choose
Form data	Saved addresses and entries	You lose saved form entries if selected
Passwords	Saved logins	Only removed if you check the box for passwords

Steps with Details

Open Settings and More
Click the three dots in the top-right corner of Edge. Choose Settings from the menu.

Go to Privacy, search, and services
In the left sidebar, find Privacy, search, and services. Scroll down to the Clear browsing data section.

Choose What to Clear
Click Choose what to clear next to Clear browsing data now. A window opens with options.

Select Items to Remove
Use the Time range dropdown to pick how much to clear. Then check Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. You can also include Browsing history, Passwords, and Autofill data if needed.

Clear Now
Click the Clear now button. Wait a moment while Edge deletes the selected data.

Tips for Faster Clearing

Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Delete on Windows or Command + Shift + Delete on Mac to open the clear data dialog quickly.

You can set Edge to clear cookies and cache every time you close the browser. Go to Privacy, search, and services, find Clear browsing data every time you close the browser, then select what gets cleared on exit.

Why You Should Clear Cache and Cookies

• Cached files can grow large over time and use disk space.
• Outdated cache can cause pages to load old versions.
• Cookies track your browsing and can store login data.
• Removing cookies stops persistent trackers.
• Clearing data can fix display errors and slow page loads.

FAQs

Will clearing cache delete saved passwords?
Only if you select Passwords in the clear options. Otherwise, passwords stay.

Does clearing cookies log me out?
Yes. Clearing cookies signs you out of most sites.

Can I clear cache for one site only?
Yes. Go to Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies and site data, then See all cookies and site data and remove cookies for specific sites.

Does clearing history remove synced devices data?
If sync is on, clearing data from your device does not always remove data from other devices unless configured to do so.

Summary

Clearing cache and cookies in Microsoft Edge improves browser performance and protects privacy. Open Settings, go to Privacy, search, and services, and use Choose what to clear to remove stored data. You can clear everything at once or set Edge to do it automatically on exit. Regular maintenance keeps sites fresh and reduces errors.