Clearing the Cache and Cookies in Google Chrome

Summary

Instructions for clearing the cache and cookies in Google's Chrome web browser. Doing so can resolve some common login issues and errors.

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Desktop

Android

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

Desktop

  1. On your computer, open Chrome

  2. At the top right, tap the three vertical dots to open the menu

    Chrome desktop menu icon
  3. Click Delete browsing data

    Chrome desktop delete browsing data
  4. At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time

  5. Check the boxes next to Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files

  6. Click Delete from this device

    Chrome delete browsing data dialog

Android

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app Chrome

  2. At the top right, tap the 3 dots to open the menu 

    Chrome android menu icon
  3. Tap Delete browsing data

    Chrome delete browsing data option
  4. Tap More Options

    Chrome android more options
  5. At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time

  6. Check the boxes next to Cookies and site data and Cached images and files

  7. Tap Delete data

    Chrome android delete browsing data dialog

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome app Chrome

  2. At the bottom right, tap the 3 dots

    Chrome ios menu option
  3. Tap Delete Browsing Data

    Chrome ios delete browsing data
  4. Tap Browsing data

    Chrome ios drowsing data option
  5. Make sure there’s a checkmark next to Cookies, Site Data and Cached Images and files, then tap Confirm

    Chrome ios browsing data dialog
  6. Choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time

  7. Tap Delete data

    Chrome ios delete data button

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Article ID: 6953
Created
Fri 6/24/22 12:19 PM
Modified
Thu 4/23/26 10:34 AM

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