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This wikiHow teaches you how to delete a single website’s cache and cookies from Chrome on your computer.
Steps
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1Open Chrome. If you’re using a Mac, it’s in the Applications folder. If you’re using Windows, it’s in the All Apps area of the Start menu.
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2Click ⁝. It’s at the top-right corner of Chrome.
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3Click Settings.
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4Scroll down and click Advanced. It’s at the bottom of the Settings screen. This opens additional settings.
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5Click Content Settings. It’s under the “Privacy and settings” header.
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6Click Cookies. It’s near the top of the list.
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7Search for the website. Click the magnifying glass next to “All cookies and site data,” then type the name or address of the site. A list of matching sites will appear.
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8Click the trash icon next to the website. This deletes all stored cookies and cached data for that website.
Community Q&A
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QuestionThis is only clearing the cookies, how do I clear the cache?
Community AnswerUnder the tab called "Basic" there should be a checkbox next to an option called "Cached Images and files." Make sure that is checked when you're clearing.
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1. Open Chrome.
2. Click ⁝.
3. Click Settings.
4. Click Advanced.
5. Click Content Settings.
6. Click Cookies.
7. Search for the website.
8. Click the trash icon.
