How to Enable Cookies on Android

This article teaches you how to enable cookies on Android smartphones in both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. 

How to Enable Cookies on Android in Google Chrome

Enabling cookies is often the default option in web browsers as it provides you with more functionality. If it's switched off though, it's important to know how to enable cookies on Android. Here's what to do if you use Google Chrome on your Android smartphone. 

1. Open Chrome on your Android.

2. Tap the sideways Hamburger icon.

3. Tap Settings.

   

4. Scroll down and tap Site Settings.

5. Tap Cookies.

6. Tap Allow Cookies.

   

   Tip:

   You can also choose to block third-party cookies or block all cookies but neither is recommended if you wish to use the functionality of all sites. 

How to Enable Cookies on Android in Mozilla Firefox

If you prefer to use Mozilla Firefox on your Android, it's just as easy to enable cookies here as it is on Chrome. Here's what to do. 

1. Open Firefox on your Android.

2. Tap the sideways Hamburger icon.

3. Tap Settings.

   

4. Scroll down and tap Enhanced Tracking Protection.

5. Choose the setting you feel most comfortable with. Standard enables cookies while Strict disables most of them and can reduce functionality on certain websites.

   

   Tip:

   You can also choose Custom to pick out certain restrictions for yourself.

How to Clear Cookies on Android in Google Chrome

It can be useful to occasionally clear your Android cookies in Google Chrome. Here's what to do. 

1. Open Chrome.

2. Tap the sideways Hamburger icon.

3. Tap Settings.

4. Tap Privacy and Security.

   

5. Tap Clear Browsing Data.

6. Tap Clear Data.

   

   Tip:

   Choose a time range and whether you want to delete browsing history as well as cached images and files here. 

How to Clear Cookies on Android in Mozilla Firefox

If you use Mozilla Firefox, it's similarly useful to know how to clear cookies every once in a while. Here's what to do on Firefox. 

1. Open Firefox.

2. Tap the sideways Hamburger icon.

3. Tap Settings.

4. Scroll down and tap Delete Browsing Data.

   

5. Tap Delete Browsing Data.

   Tip:

   You can choose to delete open tabs, browsing history, cached images and files, as well as simply deleting cookies here.

6. Tap Delete.

   

Why Should I Enable Cookies on Android?

Cookies are a necessary part of browsing online much of the time. They're used to help websites remember whether you've visited them before and offer relevant information associated with that. 

Cookies remember your login data for particular websites so that you always remain logged in. They also help track of what you've been considering buying online so it can be irritating to feel like you're being tracked at all times. Generally, though, cookies are a big timesaver so it's worthwhile keeping them enabled.