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How to Clear Cookies and Cache in Google Chrome

Learn how to clear Cookies and Cache from different browsers and devices

Written by Seve Astorg
Updated this week

Desktop Browsers

In Chrome

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.

  2. At the top right, click More (3 dots stacked) > Delete Browsing Data.

  3. Choose a time range, like Last Hour or All Time.

  4. Select the types of information you want to remove.

  5. Click Delete Data.

    1. If you delete cookies while signed in to Chrome, you won't be signed out of your Google Account.

In Other Browsers

If you use Safari, Firefox, or another browser, check its support site for instructions.

What happens after you clear this info?

After you clear cache and cookies:

  • Some settings on sites get deleted. For example, if you were signed in, you'll need to sign in again.

  • If you turn sync on in Chrome, you'll stay signed into the Google Account you're syncing to in order to delete your data across all your devices.

  • Some sites can seem slower because content, like images, needs to load again.

Android Devices

  1. On your Android device, open Chrome.

  2. On the right of the address bar, tap More (three stacked dots) > Delete Browsing Data.

    1. To delete browsing history (including open tabs), choose a duration and tap Delete Data. The default duration is 15 minutes.

    2. To choose more specific Types of data you want to delete, tap More Options. Select the types of browsing data you want to delete and tap Delete Data.

      1. If you delete cookies while signed into Chrome, you won't be signed out of your Google Account.

Apple Devices

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Chrome.

  2. Tap More (3 stacked dots) > Delete Browsing Data.

  3. Choose the types of information you want to remove.

  4. Tap Delete Browsing Data.

  5. In the popup window, tap Clear Browsing Data.

  6. At the top right, tap Done.


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