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Fix: Edge cookies get deleted after restarting
Be mindful of your privacy settings
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft has been paying more and more attention to its often-overlooked web browser Edge. Not only did it integratethe ChatGPT-powered Bing search engineinto the browser’s ecosystem, butthe tech giant also launched a reward initiativeto keep people engaged.
But what’s going to happen if your cookies on Edge get immediately cleared every time you restart the browser?
It can be an annoying experience. After all, we rely on these cookies to store our data on the internet and let it remember our information temporarily so we don’t lose track every time we want to revisit the site again.
Moreover, if your cookies get deleted, you’ll need to re-enter all login credentials (like username and password) each time you visit a new website. While it may be good for your privacy especially if you’re using a public desktop, it can be irritating if you’re working on a personal PC.
If you relate to this situation, say less. Here, we’ve prepared three simple workarounds you can try,
How to fix Edge cookies getting deleted after restarting
1. Reset
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With your Edge browser open, click on the three dots on your upper right ➜Settings.
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ClickReset settings➜Reset.
2. Enable third-party cookies
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With your Edge browser open, click on the three dots on your upper right ➜Settings.
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Go toCookies and site permissions➜Manage and delete cookies and site data.
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Make sure theBlock third-party cookies optionremains unticked.
3. Disable automatic browsing data deletion
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With your Edge browser open, click on the three dots on your upper right ➜Settings.
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Go toPrivacy, search, and services➜Choose what to clear every time you close the browser.
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Make sure theCookies and other site data optionremains unticked.
Have you ever had this problem before? If you do, feel free to let us know in the comments!
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Rafly Gilang
Rafly is a journalist with growing experience, ranging from technology, business, social, and culture. A holder of the Romanian government scholarship, his writing has been published in several local and national publications.
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