Disabling cookie files in different browsers involves navigating to specific settings where you can manage cookies. Here’s how to do it in various popular browsers:
Disable cookies in Desktop Browsers
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome.
- Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner and select “Settings.”
- Scroll down and click “Privacy and security.”
- Click “Cookies and other site data.”
- Toggle “Block all cookies” or choose other blocking options according to your preference.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox.
- Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top-right corner and select “Settings.”
- Go to “Privacy & Security.”
- Under “Cookies and Site Data,” select “Block cookies and site data (may cause websites to break).”
- You can choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or customize your settings further.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge.
- Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner and select “Settings.”
- Go to “Privacy, search, and services.”
- Under “Tracking prevention,” select “Strict” to block most cookies.
- Scroll down to “Cookies and site permissions” and click “Manage and delete cookies and site data.”
- Toggle “Block all cookies” or adjust settings as needed.
Safari (Mac)
- Open Safari.
- Click “Safari” in the top menu bar and select “Preferences.”
- Go to the “Privacy” tab.
- Check “Block all cookies.”
- You can also manage website data by clicking “Manage Website Data” to remove specific cookies.
Opera
- Open Opera.
- Click the “Opera” logo in the top-left corner and select “Settings.”
- Go to “Advanced” in the left-hand menu, then select “Privacy & security.”
- Click “Site settings,” then “Cookies and site data.”
- Toggle “Block all cookies” or customize settings to block cookies from specific sites.
Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer.
- Click the gear icon in the top-right corner and select “Internet options.”
- Go to the “Privacy” tab.
- Under “Settings,” move the slider to the top to block all cookies or adjust according to your preference.
- Click “Apply” and then “OK.”
Disable cookies in Mobile Browsers
Chrome (Android/iOS)
- Open Chrome.
- Tap the three dots in the top-right corner (Android) or bottom-right corner (iOS) and select “Settings.”
- Tap “Site settings” and then “Cookies.”
- Toggle “Cookies” to block all cookies.
Safari (iOS)
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
- Scroll down and tap “Safari.”
- Under “Privacy & Security,” toggle “Block All Cookies.”