Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 automatically signing out of logged in websites

Microsoft Edge is a popular web browser that comes pre-installed on Windows 10. It offers a seamless browsing experience with many useful features. However, some users have reported an issue where Microsoft Edge automatically signs them out of logged-in websites. If you are facing this problem, don't worry, we have some solutions for you.

This issue can be caused by various factors, such as browser settings, cookies, or extensions. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

Clearing Cookies and Cache

One of the common reasons for automatic sign-outs is corrupted cookies or cache data. To fix this, you can clear your browsing data by following these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the browser window.
3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on "Privacy, search, and services" in the left sidebar.
5. Under the "Clear browsing data" section, click on "Choose what to clear".
6. Select the checkboxes for "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files".
7. Click on the "Clear" button to remove the selected data.
8. Restart Microsoft Edge and try logging in to the websites again.

Disabling Extensions

Extensions can sometimes interfere with the browser's functionality and cause sign-out issues. To check if any extensions are causing the problem, you can disable them temporarily:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the browser window.
3. Select "Extensions" from the dropdown menu.
4. You will see a list of installed extensions. Toggle off the switch next to each extension to disable them.
5. Restart Microsoft Edge and see if the sign-out issue persists.
6. If the problem is resolved, you can enable the extensions one by one to identify the problematic one.
7. Once you find the problematic extension, consider removing it or checking for updates.

Resetting Microsoft Edge

If the above solutions didn't work, you can try resetting Microsoft Edge to its default settings:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the browser window.
3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on "Reset settings" under the "Reset and cleanup" section.
5. Click on the "Restore settings to their default values" button.
6. Restart Microsoft Edge and check if the sign-out issue is resolved.

If none of the above solutions work, you can try using an alternative web browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox until Microsoft Edge releases an update to fix the issue. Remember to keep your browser and operating system up to date to ensure optimal performance.

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