How to Enable Cookies on Android

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

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 good 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 three dot menu.

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 clear your Android cookies in Google Chrome occasionally. 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. Make sure the Cookies and site data option is enabled and then tap Clear Data.

   Tip:

   Choose a time range and whether you want to delete browsing history and 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. Select the Cookies option and then 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 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.