FAQs
In Chrome
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More. Delete browsing data.
- Choose a time range, like Last hour or All time.
- Select the types of information you want to remove.
- Click Delete data. If you delete cookies while signed in to Chrome, you won't be signed out of your Google Account.
Clearing cache and cookies can be beneficial in certain situations. Cookies store information about your browsing habits and preferences, while the cache stores temporary data to improve website loading speed. Clearing them can help resolve issues like website errors or slow loading.
How do I clear cache and cookies keys? ›
Keyboard Shortcut for Most Browsers
While in your browser, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete simultaneously on the keyboard to open the appropriate window. IMPORTANT: Be sure and close/quit the browser and restart it after clearing the cache and cookies. Click your browser below: Google Chrome.
How do I clear the cache and cookies on Google? ›
To clear your cache in Google Chrome
Click the Menu in the upper right. Choose "Clear Browsing Data." The most effective setting is to clear all browsing history for All time and to clear browsing history, download history, cached images and files, and cookies. Close your browser and restart to see changes.
How do I clear my cache and cookies on my device? ›
Clear Cache and Cookies on Your Android Phone or Tablet: Step-by-Step Guide
- Open the Chrome app on your Android device.
- Tap More at the top right.
- Tap History, then Clear Browsing Data.
- Choose a time range. ...
- Ensure Cookies and site data and Cached Images and Files are checked.
- Tap Clear data to confirm.
The cache can also cause issues when viewing new versions of previously visited web pages. Deleting the cache and cookies data regularly helps to troubleshoot, increases the loading time of web pages, loads new versions of web pages and increases the performance of your computer.
Does clearing the cache delete passwords? ›
Cache refers to a temporary storage area on your device that stores recently visited web pages, so technically if you only clear the cached images and files, there are no passwords to worry about.
What happens if I clear all cookies? ›
Clearing cookies means losing certain conveniences: Saved logins: You'll need to log back into websites again. Site preferences: Any settings specific to a website will be reset. Shopping carts: Items in your shopping cart might be cleared.
Does clearing the cache delete history? ›
Clearing your cache won't delete emails, posts, or text messages. Emails, social media posts, text messages, are not primarily stored in your cache, cookies, or history, so clearing your browser data should have no effect on them.
How do I automatically clear cache and cookies? ›
How to Automatically Clear Browsing Data When Closing Google Chrome Window: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Open Chrome Settings from the 3 dots icon, and then choose Settings.
- Click on Privacy and Security.
- Navigate to Site Settings.
- Select Additional Content Settings from the menu.
- Click on On-device Site Data.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More Delete browsing data.
- At the top, next to "Time range," click the dropdown.
- Choose a time period, such as the last hour or the last day.
- Check Cookies and other site data.
- Uncheck all the other items.
- Click Delete data.
To avoid losing saved passwords, users should go to their privacy settings and search for a list of what data will be cleared. If there is an option available specifically for Passwords, make certain the option is not selected.
Where do I find cache and cookies? ›
Chrome for Android
Select Chrome menu, then Settings, and then (Advanced) Privacy. From the "Time Range" drop-down menu, choose All Time. Check Cookies and Site data and Cached Images and Files.
How do I erase my history? ›
Manage Search history saved to your Google Account
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google app .
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial. Search history.
- Choose the Search history you want to delete. You can choose: All your Search history: Above your history, tap Delete. Delete all time.
Clearing your browser's cache and cookies means that website settings (like usernames and passwords) will be deleted and some sites might appear to be a little slower because all of the images have to be loaded again.
How do you clear your cache and cookies on most browsers? ›
Using Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, you can quickly clear your cache with a keyboard shortcut. While using your browser, press Ctrl+Shift+Delete simultaneously on the keyboard to open the appropriate window. Remember to close the browser and restart it after clearing the cache and cookies.
How do I clear cookies in my browser settings? ›
Delete all cookies
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More Settings .
- Click Privacy and security. Third-party cookies. Tip: If you are part of the Tracking Protection test group, select Tracking Protection instead.
- Click See all site data and permissions. Delete all data.
- To confirm, click Delete.
- Open Internet Explorer.
- Click the gear icon in the top right-hand corner to open up the Tools menu.
- Select Safety > Delete Browsing History.
- Select Temporary Internet files and Cookies. Note. All other boxes may remain unchecked, according to your preference.
- Click the Delete button to delete your cache and cookies.
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