How To Clear Cookies on Netflix [Laptop/PC, Browser, Mobile, Smart TV]
Netflix cache can be responsible for various issues
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Clearing cookies on Netflix is a maintenance practice that will improve performance and get rid of all sorts of errors, such as Browser not supported or Error Code S7706.
The process varies based on what device you’re using and whether you watch through the Netflix app or via a web browser. Below, we’ll explain what to do in each of these cases.
How do I clear cookies in Netflix?
1. On a laptop/PC
Netflix app
- Click on the Start menu and open the Settings app.
- Click on Apps on the left pane, then Apps & Features on the right.
- Scroll down the app list to Netflix, click on the ellipses and select Advanced Options.
- Scroll down and click the Reset button.
After clearing the Netflix cache on your laptop, you can go back into the app and pick up where you left off. If you watch Netflix in a browser, you’ll have to do this:
Browser
- Launch your browser.
- Open Settings and go to Privacy and security.
- Scroll to Site Settings, go all the way down, and click on View permissions and data stored across sites.
- Find netflix.com in the list and click on the recycle bin to delete stored cookies and data.
2. On mobile (iOS & Android)
iOS
- Tap on your Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap on Netflix.
- Toggle on the Reset switch.
- Restart the application.
Android
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down to Apps.
- Find Netflix in the list and tap on it.
- Scroll down and select Clear Data.
- Confirm and wait for the process to complete.
3. On Smart TV & Streaming devices (Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick)
- Click on Settings and navigate to the Apps option.
- Scroll down till you get to Netflix, then click on it.
- Scroll and select the Clear cache option.
- Click OK if prompted.
Wrapping up
The cache can cause various Netflix issues, such as Netflix unexpected error and many more. So keeping it clear is essential if you want hitch-free streaming.
We also tackled There was a problem connecting to Netflix error, in a different guide, so don’t miss it.
We hope this article has successfully shown you how to clear cookies on Netflix.
Frequently Asked Questions
To clear Netflix watch history in a browser, head to the Netflix website and select Account. Then, pick your Profile> View Activity. From here, you can hide individual shows/movies or select Hide All to clear everything.
You can’t remove the section itself, but you can remove individual items from it. In a web browser, go to Netflix, pick your user, and hover your mouse over the show you want to delete. An “x” will appear in the corner. Just click on it and the respective title will be removed from your “Continue watching” list.
Netflix cookies can not be edited on the app; they can only be edited on the Netflix website, and you usually will need a 3rd party plugin to accomplish this.
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