How to clean up cookies on chrome

1. Delete the browser cache with a shortcut.

The fastest way to get rid of the cache data in Google Chrome is the option "Clear Browser cache". You can access this function with the following shortcut:

1. Press the keys [Ctrl], [Shift] and [Del]. Be sure you press all the keys at once.
2. A new window opens: "Clear Browser cache".
3. Here you can select in the upper dropdown-menu, for which time period you want to delete the cache data. You can select between "last hour", "last day", "last week", "last four weeks" or "all".
4. If you want to delete all cache date, select "all".
5. Check the box in front of "Images and Files in Cache".
6. Submit your selection by clicking the "Delete Browser data" Button.
7. Reload your site.

2. Clear browser cache manually

If you don't want to use the keyboard shortcut to call the function "Clear Browser data" you can access it manually:

1. Click on the "Menu" in the upper right corner of Google Chrome and Open the Browser setting. You can recognise the menu by the three stacked dots.
2. Next, you select the option "more tools".
3. In the next step click on "Delete Browser data".
4. Now you can follow the steps from the description above and select the specific time period (Step 3).

LAST UPDATED: JUL 14, 2022

A cookie is a file created by a web browser, at the request of a website, that is stored on your computer. These files store information, such as shopping cart contents or authentication data.

A cache stores data from the website (such as text or images) so that the web page will load faster if you access them again.

Your browser tends to save these files. Even if they are relatively small in size, they will accumulate over time. It could cause performance issues on your browser.

It is highly recommended to clear out the cache and cookies once in a while to make your browser work better.

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• You can clear cookies and cache in Google Chrome from the Settings menu. 
• Websites use cookies to store information such as logins, history, and site data in your browser.
• Clearing your cache and cookies can keep your browser running smoothly and quickly.  

Most of us spend hours a day using the internet to send emails, scroll through social media, read the news, find recipes, and everything in between. 

All this web surfing can fill up your browser's cache pretty quickly. If you're using Google Chrome and find that things are getting a little sluggish or the browser keeps freezing, it may be time to clear your browser's cookies.

Here's how to clear cookies in Chrome on the desktop browser or mobile app. 

How to clear cookies on Google Chrome from your computer

1. Open Google Chrome and click the icon of three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the toolbar, next to the address window. 

2. In the drop-down, hover your cursor over More Tools, and click Clear Browsing Data… in the menu that pops up on the side.

3. On the Clear browsing data screen, you'll see various options for data that can be cleared from Chrome, such as browsing history, download history, cookies and other site data, cached images and files, passwords, and more. If you want to clear all stored browser data, click the Advanced tab, and check the box next to each option. Then choose an option in the Time range drop-down at the top — select All time if you want to clear everything. 

4. Once you've selected your time range and types of data to clear, click Clear data. 

How to clear cookies on the Google Chrome app for iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Chrome app on your iPhone or iPad. 

2. On the browser's home screen, tap the icon of three horizontal dots in the bottom-right corner and select History in the pop-up. 

3. On the bottom of the History page, tap Clear Browsing Data…

4. On the Clear Browsing Data page, choose what data you want to clear by tapping each option on the page — a check mark will appear next to selected items. You can clear browsing history, download history, cookies and other site data, cached images and files, passwords, and more. Then choose an option in the Time range section at the top — select All time if you want to clear everything. 

5. Once you've selected your time range and types of data to clear, tap Clear Browsing Data at the bottom of the page. In the pop-up, hit Clear Browsing Data again to confirm. 

How to clear cookies on the Google Chrome app for Android 

1. Open the Chrome app on your Android device. 

2. In the upper-right corner of the app's screen, tap the More icon of three vertical dots, and tap History in the pop-up.  

3. On the History page, tap Clear Browsing Data... at the top. 

4. On the Clear browsing data page, choose what data you want to clear by tapping the checkbox next to each option on the page. You can clear browsing history, download history, cookies and other site data, cached images and files, passwords, and more. Then choose an option in the Time range section at the top — select All time if you want to clear everything.

5. Once you've selected your time range and types of data to clear, tap Clear data at the bottom of the page.

Jennifer is a writer and editor from Brooklyn, New York, who spends her time traveling, drinking iced coffee, and watching way too much TV. She has bylines in Vanity Fair, Glamour, Decider, Mic, and many more. You can find her on Twitter at @jenniferlstill.

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