Chrome and other browsers use a cache and cookies to save data from websites. Clearing the cache and deleting cookies can fix certain problems, such as site loading and formatting issues.
On a computer
- In Chrome
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More
- Click More tools and then Clear browsing data.
- At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
- Tick the "Cookies and site data" and "Cached images and files" boxes.
- Click Clear data.
On a tablet or an Android phone
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app
.
- At the top right, tap More
.
- Tap History and then Clear browsing data.
- At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
- Next to "Cookies and site data" and "Cached images and files," check the boxes..
- Tap Clear data.
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.
- Some sites can seem slower because content, like images, needs to load again.
- If you're signed into Chrome, you'll stay signed in on Google's websites, like google.com and youtube.com.
How cache & cookies work?
- They enhance your online experience by saving certain browsing data.
- The cache stores parts of web pages, such as images, to enable them to open faster the next time you visit.