How to clear cookies on iPhone: Improve privacy and free up space

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Want to know how to clear cookies on an iPhone?

Cookies help websites remember your preferences, logins and settings — but they can also track your activity and clutter your browser over time. If you want a fresh start or need to fix loading issues, clearing cookies is a simple and effective step.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to clear cookies on iPhone across different browsers like Safari and Google Chrome, as well as how to remove cache at the same time for best results.

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What are cookies on an iPhone?

Cookies are small files saved by websites you visit. They store useful data like login info, language preferences and items in your shopping cart. Most cookies are harmless, but some are used for tracking and advertising.

Why should you clear cookies?

You might want to clear cookies on your iPhone if:

  • Websites aren’t loading properly
  • You want to log out from all sites
  • You’re running low on storage
  • You want to boost your privacy and stop tracking

Clearing cookies can also help solve bugs or formatting issues on certain websites.

How to clear cookies on Safari (iPhone’s default browser)

Safari is the default browser on iPhones. Here’s how to remove cookies and site data:

  1. Open Settings
  2. Scroll down and tap Safari
  3. Tap Clear History and Website Data
  4. Confirm

This will remove cookies, browsing history and cache all at once. It may log you out of websites, but won’t delete saved passwords in iCloud Keychain.

How to clear cookies on Google Chrome

If you use Google Chrome on your iPhone, the process is slightly different:

  1. Open the Chrome app
  2. Tap the three dots (…) in the bottom-right corner
  3. Select History > Clear Browsing Data
  4. Check Cookies, Site Data and (if desired) Cached Images and Files
  5. Tap Clear Browsing Data, then confirm

This logs you out of most websites and frees up space.

How to clear cache and cookies together

Clearing cache along with cookies ensures a deeper cleanup and fixes more site issues.

  • Safari: Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data
  • Chrome: Clear Browsing Data > select both Cookies and Cache

This helps refresh website content and improves browser speed.

How to delete all cookies on iPhone

To remove cookies from all browsers and apps at once, you need to clear each app individually. There’s no single “delete all cookies” button on iOS, but you can:

  • Clear Safari in Settings
  • Clear Chrome and other browsers from within each app
  • Delete app data by offloading or uninstalling apps (Settings > iPhone Storage)

This method ensures you start with a clean slate across the device.

Does this affect refurbished iPhones?

Not at all. Whether you use a new or refurbished iPhone, clearing cookies and cache works the same. In fact, it’s a great habit to keep your refurbished iPhone running fast — and it helps protect your privacy, too.

All Swappie phones come with the latest iOS and support full browser and app functionality, including privacy tools like cookie management.

Conclusion

Clearing cookies on your iPhone is quick, simple and good for both privacy and performance. Whether you use Safari or Chrome, taking a moment to wipe cookies and cache can fix issues, speed things up and give you more control over your browsing experience. It’s an especially useful tip if you’re using a refurbished iPhone — freeing up space and keeping it  fast and secure.

FAQ ❓

🍪 How do I clear cookies on iPhone Safari?
 Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data.

🧼 How do I clear cookies and cache on iPhone?
 In Safari: The same step as above clears both. In Chrome: go to Clear Browsing Data and select both options.

🔍 How do I clear cookies in Google Chrome on iPhone?
 Open Chrome > History > Clear Browsing Data > select Cookies and confirm.

🧹 How do I clear all cookies on iPhone?
 You’ll need to clear each browser and app individually; there’s no universal option.

📱 Does clearing cookies affect my iPhone’s performance?
 Yes — it can speed up browsing and resolve site errors.

♻️ Is this safe to do on a refurbished iPhone?
 Absolutely. It’s good practice and works exactly the same on refurbished models.