Clear cookies through your browser settings
The fastest way to clear cookies on a Samsung tablet is through your browser's settings menu. The exact steps depend on which browser you use — Samsung Internet (the default), Chrome, Firefox, or another app — but all of them store the option in a similar place.
Open your browser and tap the menu icon (three vertical dots or lines, usually in the top right corner). Look for "Settings" or "Preferences." From there, find "Privacy" or "Clear browsing data." You will see a checkbox for "Cookies" or "Cookies and site data" — make sure it is checked, then tap "Clear" or "Delete." The browser will remove all stored cookies when ready.
If you want to clear cookies without closing your browser, you can also do this while browsing: tap the menu, select "Settings," then "Privacy," then "Clear browsing data." Some browsers let you choose a time range (last hour, last day, all time) before you delete.
Key Takeaways
- Open your browser menu (three dots), tap Settings, then Privacy or Clear browsing data, check Cookies, and tap Clear.
- Samsung Internet, Chrome, and Firefox all have this option in roughly the same location, though the exact wording varies slightly.
- You can choose to clear cookies from the last hour, day, week, or all time — selecting "All time" removes every cookie stored on your tablet.
- Clearing cookies will sign you out of most websites and may slow down some sites slightly on your next visit, because they will need to reload your preferences.
What cookies do and why you might clear them
Cookies are small files that websites store on your tablet to remember information about you — your login status, items in a shopping cart, your language preference, or tracking data for ads. They are not harmful by themselves, but many people clear them for privacy reasons or to free up storage space.
Clearing cookies will sign you out of most websites, so you will need to log back in the next time you visit. It may also reset your preferences on some sites — for example, a news site might forget that you prefer dark mode. On the other hand, clearing old cookies can sometimes fix a website that is not loading correctly or behaving strangely.
Clear cookies in Samsung Internet (the default browser)
Samsung Internet is the browser that comes pre-installed on most Samsung tablets. To clear cookies in this app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen, then tap "Settings."
Scroll down and tap "Privacy." You will see an option called "Delete browsing data." Tap it, make sure "Cookies and site data" is checked, and tap "Delete." You can also choose whether to delete data from the last hour, day, week, or all time by tapping the dropdown at the top of the screen.
Clear cookies in Chrome
If you use Google Chrome on your Samsung tablet, tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner and select "Settings." Tap "Privacy and security," then "Clear browsing data."
A popup will appear with several checkboxes. Make sure "Cookies and site data" is checked. At the top, you can choose a time range — "All time" will clear every cookie. Tap "Clear data" to finish. Chrome will also show you how many cookies and files it is removing.
Clear cookies in Firefox
Firefox stores this option slightly differently. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right, then tap "Settings." Scroll down to "Privacy" and tap "Delete browsing data."
Check the box next to "Cookies" (you can leave other options unchecked if you only want to clear cookies). Tap "Delete browsing data" at the bottom. Firefox will remove all cookies stored on your tablet when ready.
Difference between clearing cookies and clearing cache
Cookies and cache are related but different. Cookies are small text files that store login information and preferences. Cache is a larger collection of images, scripts, and other files that websites store so they load faster the next time you visit.
When you clear browsing data, your browser usually offers both options as checkboxes. You can clear one without the other. Clearing cache frees up more storage space and can fix loading problems, but it also means websites will load slightly slower on your next visit. Clearing cookies is mainly for privacy — it does not free up much space, but it removes tracking data and signs you out of websites.
Automatically clear cookies when you close your browser
If you want your tablet to clear cookies automatically every time you close your browser, you can turn on this setting. In Samsung Internet, go to Settings > Privacy and toggle on "Delete browsing data on exit." In Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy and security and toggle on "Clear cookies and site data when you quit Chrome." Firefox has a similar option under Settings > Privacy.
This setting is useful if you share your tablet with others or use public networks frequently. Keep in mind that you will be signed out of websites every time you close the browser, so you will need to log back in each session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will clearing cookies delete my passwords?
No. Passwords are stored separately from cookies. When you clear browsing data, your browser usually offers separate checkboxes for "Cookies" and "Passwords" — you can clear one without the other. If you want to keep your passwords but remove cookies, uncheck the "Passwords" box before you tap Clear.
What if a website is not working after I clear cookies?
Try logging back in. Many websites require you to be logged in to work properly, and clearing cookies signs you out. If the site still does not work, try clearing the cache as well — sometimes old cached files can cause loading problems. If it still does not load, the issue is likely with the website itself, not your tablet.
Can I clear cookies from just one website instead of all of them?
Yes, but the method varies by browser. In Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Cookies, and you will see a list of websites with stored cookies — tap any site and select "Clear." Samsung Internet and Firefox have similar options under their privacy settings, though the exact path differs slightly.
How often should I clear cookies?
There is no set schedule. Many people clear cookies monthly or when they notice a website behaving strangely. If you are concerned about privacy, you can clear them weekly or use the automatic-clear-on-exit setting. For most users, clearing cookies once a month is enough.
Does clearing cookies make my tablet faster?
Slightly, but not much. Cookies are small files and do not take up significant storage space. Clearing cache has a bigger impact on speed and storage. If your tablet is running slowly, clearing both cookies and cache together may help, but the real benefit comes from clearing cache.