When you use a browser, like Chrome, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies. Clearing them fixes certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites.

A. Computer
In Chrome

On your computer, open Chrome.

At the top right, click More then 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 button

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

Tips

To sign out of your Google Account on all websites, sign out of Chrome.

In the address bar, to quickly reach the Delete browsing data dialog, type "Delete browsing data" and then, tap the Action chip.

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.

How cache & cookies work

Cookies are files created by sites you visit. They make your online experience easier by saving browsing data.

The cache remembers parts of pages, like images, to help them open faster during your next visit.

B. Andriod
In the Chrome app

On your Android device, open Chrome.

On the right of the address bar, tap More then Delete browsing data.

To delete browsing history (including open tabs), choose a duration and tap Delete data.

The default duration is 15 minutes.

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.

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

In other browser apps

If you use 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.

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

Cookies are files created by sites you visit. They make your online experience easier by saving browsing data.

The cache remembers parts of pages, like images, to help them open faster during your next visit.

C. iPhone & iPad
Before clearing cache & cookies
When you clear your cache and cookies, your browser might sign you out of your Google Account. To make sure you can sign back in, update your recovery phone number and email address.

In the Chrome app

On your iPhone or iPad, open Chrome Chrome.

Tap More and then Delete Browsing Data.

A popup window will appear where you can set a duration and select the browsing data you want to delete.

Next to "Time Range" , select a duration. The default time range duration is 15 minutes.

To select specific data you want to delete:
a. Tap Browsing Data.
b. Select the types of browsing data you want to delete.
c. Tap Confirm.

Tap Delete Browsing Data.
Tips :

To sign out of your Google Account on all websites, sign out of Chrome.

To quickly reach the Delete browsing data dialog, in the address bar, type "Delete browsing data"and then tap the Action chip.

You can also delete your browsing history when you tap More and click History and then Delete Browsing Data….

In other browser apps
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.

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

How cache & cookies work

Cookies are files created by sites you visit. They make your online experience easier by saving browsing data.

The cache remembers parts of pages, like images, to help them open faster during your next visit.