1. Reload the Game
- If you were playing on a browser, simply go to: https://cookieclicker.me/.
- Your progress should automatically load from your browser’s local storage.
2. Import a Saved Game
If your progress is missing or you played on a different device, you can import a saved game.
Steps to Restore a Save:
- Go to Options (⚙️ in the top menu).
- Click “Import Save”.
- Paste your saved game code (if you backed it up before).
- Click “Load” to restore your cookies and progress.
👉 If you don’t have a backup, check Method 3 below.

3. Recover Lost Progress (Local Storage)
If your save disappeared, it might still be stored in your browser.
Try These Fixes:
- Check another browser: If you switched browsers, your save might still be in the old one.
- Check Incognito Mode: Saves don’t work in incognito/private mode.
- Try using a backup save (if you exported it earlier).
- Enable Cookies & Local Storage in your browser settings.
4. Restore a Save from Steam (If Playing on Steam)
If you played Cookie Clicker on Steam, your progress is linked to Steam Cloud.
Steps:
- Open Steam.
- Launch Cookie Clicker.
- Your save should automatically load from the Steam Cloud.
5. Start Fresh with Cheats (Optional)
If your save is gone, you can speed up progress with cheats.
Steps:
- Open Cookie Clicker.
- Press F12 (Ctrl + Shift + I for Chrome) to open the console.
- Enter this code to get cookies instantly:
Game.cookies = 1000000000;
- If you want to enable Dev Mode, type:
Game.OpenSesame();
- Press Enter to activate.
6. Backup Your Save to Prevent Future Loss
To avoid losing progress again:
- Go to Options.
- Click “Export Save” and copy the text.
- Save it in a text file or cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive).
Final Thoughts
✅ If your progress is missing → Try importing an old save or checking another browser.
✅ If you’re on Steam → Your save should reload automatically.
✅ If everything is lost → Use cheats to catch up or restart fresh!
Now you’re ready to jump back into Cookie Clicker and bake billions of cookies again! 🍪🔥