Where to find and delete cookies on a Samsung tablet

Deleting cookies on a Samsung tablet depends on which browser you use. Most Samsung tablets come with either Samsung Internet or Google Chrome pre-installed, and each has its own cookie-clearing process. The steps take less than a minute once you know where to look.

Cookies are small files that websites store on your device to remember your login information, preferences, and browsing history. Clearing them periodically can free up storage space and reset how websites recognize you — useful if a site is misbehaving or if you want to browse without being tracked by ads.

Key Takeaways

  • Samsung Internet and Google Chrome both store their cookie-clearing options in Settings, not in the main menu.
  • You can delete all cookies at once or clear data for a specific date range — choose the option that matches what you need.
  • Clearing cookies will log you out of most websites, so have your passwords ready if you need to sign back in.
  • If you use multiple browsers on your tablet, you will need to clear cookies in each one separately.

Deleting cookies in Samsung Internet

Open Samsung Internet and tap the three-line menu icon (called a hamburger menu) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Settings.

In Settings, tap Privacy. You will see an option called Delete browsing data. Tap it, and a window will appear with checkboxes for different types of data. Make sure Cookies and site data is checked — it usually is by default. You can also choose to delete cached images and files, browsing history, or saved passwords at the same time if you want.

At the top of the window, you will see a dropdown menu that says All time or shows a date range. If you want to delete only recent cookies, tap this dropdown and choose Last hour, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, or Last 4 weeks. To delete everything, leave it on All time. Tap Delete to finish.

Deleting cookies in Google Chrome

Open Google Chrome and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner. Tap Settings.

In Settings, tap Privacy and security, then tap Clear browsing data. A window will open with several checkboxes. Make sure Cookies and site data is checked. You can also clear cached images and files, browsing history, or other data types at the same time.

At the top of the window, tap the dropdown that says All time to choose a different date range — Last hour, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 4 weeks, or All time. Once you have made your choices, tap Clear data.

What happens after you delete cookies

After you clear cookies, you will be logged out of most websites. The next time you visit a site that required a login — like email, social media, or online banking — you will need to enter your username and password again. Websites will also forget your preferences, like language settings or items in a shopping cart.

Some websites may load slightly slower the first time you visit them after clearing cookies, because they have to rebuild their stored data about your device. This is normal and temporary.

Clearing cookies for a single website

If you only want to clear cookies for one website instead of all of them, you can do that in Samsung Internet. Open the site, tap the three-line menu, go to Settings, then Privacy, then Manage website permissions. Find the website in the list and tap it, then tap Clear.

Google Chrome does not have a built-in way to delete cookies for just one site from the tablet's settings. If you need to clear data for a specific site in Chrome, your best option is to clear all browsing data and then log back into the sites you use regularly.

Automatically clearing cookies when you close the browser

Both Samsung Internet and Chrome can be set to clear cookies automatically every time you close the app. In Samsung Internet, go to Settings > Privacy and toggle on Delete browsing data on exit. In Google Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy and security and toggle on Clear browsing data (some versions call this Delete browsing data on exit).

This setting is useful if you share your tablet with others or if you want maximum privacy. Keep in mind that you will be logged out of websites every time you close the browser, so you will need to sign in again the next time you use it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting cookies delete my saved passwords?

No — cookies and saved passwords are stored separately. When you clear browsing data, you can choose to delete passwords or leave them alone. By default, passwords are not deleted unless you specifically check that box.

Can I delete cookies from just one app?

Yes, but only if you are using a browser app like Samsung Internet or Chrome. If a different app (like a social media app) stores cookies, you would need to clear that app's cache through your tablet's Settings > Apps menu instead.

What is the difference between clearing cookies and clearing cache?

Cookies are small text files that store login information and preferences. Cache is larger files like images and videos that websites save to load faster next time. You can clear one without clearing the other — just uncheck the boxes you do not want to delete.

Do I need to restart my tablet after deleting cookies?

No — the changes take effect when ready. You can keep using your browser right away.