Where are the "website data" stored on my computer for cookies, databases, etc? In the privacy preferences on Safari "Manage Website Data" where is that data stored on my computer? Why is it that when you use the "remove all" command, some websites don't go away, but reload. For instances, I can remove all day long "Variety.com databases" and it still returns.
iMac, macOS High Sierra (10.13.4), Intel Quad-Core
As the 2nd article points out, they are capable of regenerating after deletion with files that go to many parts of the system.
Safari/Browsers – can’t delete cookies
The myth of the dangerous cookie
Quit Safari.
In Finder go to Go menu and then Go to Folder.
Copy and paste this ~/Library/Safari/Databases.
Delete the contents of the folder.
Launch Safari again and check if all is ok.
If that doesn’t work, copy and paste this ~/Library/Safari/LocalStorage.
Delete the contents of the folder.
Then go to Safari/History and delete any entries for the related websites.
Test.
As the 2nd article points out, they are capable of regenerating after deletion with files that go to many parts of the system.
Safari/Browsers – can’t delete cookies
The myth of the dangerous cookie
Quit Safari.
In Finder go to Go menu and then Go to Folder.
Copy and paste this ~/Library/Safari/Databases.
Delete the contents of the folder.
Launch Safari again and check if all is ok.
If that doesn’t work, copy and paste this ~/Library/Safari/LocalStorage.
Delete the contents of the folder.
Then go to Safari/History and delete any entries for the related websites.
Test.
Eric,
It worked! I appreciate the articles. I learned a lot. Thank you for taking the time.
You are welcome.
Safari (Where is website data stored on my computer?
