how to clear cookies in chrome

Here’s how to clear cookies in Chrome on a computer in just a few clicks.

Quick Scoop

To clear cookies in Chrome on desktop:

1. Open Chrome.

2. Click the three vertical dots at the top-right (More).

3. Click “Settings” (or go straight to “History” → “Clear browsing data,” depending on your version).

4. Select “Privacy and security” → “Clear browsing data.”

5. Choose a Time range (for example “Last hour” or “All time”).

6. Check “Cookies and other site data” (optionally also “Cached images and files”).

7. Click “Delete data” or “Clear data” to confirm.

That’s it—your Chrome cookies are cleared for the selected time range, which can help fix login glitches, loading issues, and some privacy concerns.

Extra: Delete cookies for one site only

If you just want to clear cookies for a specific website on desktop:

1. Open Chrome.

2. Click the three dots → “Settings.”

3. Go to “Privacy and security” → “Third-party cookies.”

4. Click “See all site data and permissions.”

5. Search for the site’s name.

6. Click the trash/delete icon next to that site and confirm.

Quick mobile note (Android example)

Steps vary slightly by version, but generally: open Chrome → three dots → “Settings” → “Privacy and security” → “Clear browsing data” → select “Cookies and site data” → choose time range → clear data.

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