Clearing Cookies & Cache - Chrome

Modified on Thu, 18 Apr 2024 at 02:21 PM

Follow this guide in order to clear the cookies and cache from your Google Chrome web browser.



Step 1 - Open Chrome and click on the 3 dots in the top right of the window.




Step 2 - Select "Settings" from the drop-down menu that opens after step 1.




Step 3 - Select "Privacy and Security" from the left-hand side of the settings page.




Step 4 - Select "Clear Browsing Data" from within the Privacy and Security menu.



Step 5 - Select the "Advanced" tab within the "Clear browsing data" menu.

  • Change the Time Range to: All time
  • Select "Cookies and other site data" AND "Cached images and files"
  • Press the blue "Clear data" button at the bottom of the menu once the above steps have been completed.


Note: Using the Basic tab to clear the cookies and cache is also correct, just make sure both checkboxes are selected.




Step 6 - Exit out of all Chrome windows to completely to restart the browser, and you're done!



Special thanks to Laura Hughs and Edward Liu for providing a starting point for this guide!


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