after clearing browsing data all log ins require complete steps to get to Google

Question

after clearing browsing data all log ins require complete steps to get to Google. History has disappeared along with the ability to open sites directly.

Answer 1

Hi Gabriele Drake,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum.

When browsing data such as cookies and history is cleared, browsers reset how they recognize websites and past activity.

Here are some possible settings that you can try in this situation:

1, Make sure data isn’t being cleared automatically if your browser is set to delete data every time it closes.

For Microsoft Edge

• Open Settings
• Go to Privacy, search, and services
• Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear every time you close the browser
• Turn OFF Browsing history and Cookies

For Google Chrome

• Open Settings
• Go to Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Turn OFF “Clear cookies and site data when you close all windows”

2, Ensure cookies are allowed

• Cookies help sites remember sign‑ins and trusted devices.
• Confirm cookies are allowed (not blocked).
• Avoid clearing cookies repeatedly unless troubleshooting a specific site.

3, Sign in and enable browser sync

• Chrome: Sign in with your Google account and enable Sync
• Edge: Sign in with your Microsoft account and enable Sync

Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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Answer 2

When you clear your browsing data, such as cookies and cached files, it can affect your saved logins and browsing history. This means that after clearing the data, you may need to log in again to websites like Google, and your ability to quickly access previously visited sites may be diminished since the browser no longer retains that history.

To improve your experience after clearing browsing data, you can:

1. Re-login to your Google account and other sites as needed.
2. Bookmark frequently visited sites for easier access in the future.
3. Consider adjusting your browser settings to retain certain data if you prefer not to clear everything in the future.

If you want to manage your browsing data more selectively, you can choose specific types of data to clear instead of clearing everything at once. This can help maintain your login sessions while still removing unwanted data.

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References:

• User data and privacy in Microsoft Edge
• ClearBrowsingDataOnExit