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2024-05-10 08:45:59
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While it’s not too difficult to manually delete cookies from Opera GX once you know the steps, some may tire of having to constantly repeat this process while browsing the web. Fortunately, the desktop version of Opera GX includes a suite of additional features that gives the users the ability to automatically block cookies from third-party sites right from the get-go. Here’s how to activate it.
- Launch Opera GX.
- Select the gear icon at the bottom of the leftmost menu to open Settings.
- Click “Privacy & security” on the left dropdown menu under GX.
- Under the “Privacy and security” section, locate “Third-party cookies” and click it.
- By default, Opera GX is set to only block third-party cookies in Incognito mode. Click the button next to “Block third-party cookies” to use this feature during normal browsing sessions.
- Exit Settings. Opera GX will now automatically block all cookies from third-party sites while you are browsing.
There are several additional features available in the Third-party cookies tab that users may find useful. For instance, you can toggle an option to automatically send a “Do Not Track” request to third-party sites that you visit. You can also view a comprehensive breakdown of permissions and cookies used by individual sites that you have visited, which can be adjusted based on your preferences. Finally, there is a whitelist that users can manually add specific sites they want to accept cookies for. This feature is helpful if you want to generally block all third-party cookies, save for a handful of trusted sites.