How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Clearing cache and cookies in your web browser is a routine maintenance task that helps improve your browsing experience. It helps resolve issues like slow loading, incorrect page displays, or login problems on websites. Google Chrome offers a quick and convenient way to clear cache and cookies using keyboard shortcuts on both Windows and Mac operating systems. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps.

Clear Cache and Cookies in Google Chrome on Windows

Clear Cache:

1. Open Chrome: Launch Google Chrome on your Windows computer.
2. Access Developer Tools: Press `Ctrl + Shift + I` on your keyboard to open Chrome's Developer Tools. Alternatively, you can right-click on any webpage, select "Inspect," or press `Ctrl + Shift + J`.
3. Open the Clear Browsing Data Window: With the Developer Tools open, press `Ctrl + Shift + Delete`. This keyboard shortcut will directly open the "Clear Browsing Data" window.
4. Choose Data to Clear: In the "Clear Browsing Data" window, you can select the data you want to clear. Ensure that "Cached images and files" is selected. You can also choose a time range for clearing, or you can select "All time" to clear all cache data.
5. Clear Data: Once you've made your selections, press `Tab` to highlight the "Clear data" button, and then press `Enter` to confirm. Chrome will clear the cache.

Clear Cookies:

1. Open Chrome: Launch Google Chrome on your Windows computer.
2. Access Developer Tools: Press `Ctrl + Shift + I` on your keyboard to open Chrome's Developer Tools. Alternatively, you can right-click on any webpage, select "Inspect," or press `Ctrl + Shift + J`.
3. Go to Application Panel: In the Developer Tools, click on the "Application" tab at the top.
4. Expand "Cookies": In the left sidebar, expand the "Cookies" dropdown.
5. Select a Website: Under "Cookies," you will see a list of websites. Click on a website to select it.
6. Clear Cookies: To clear cookies for the selected website, right-click on it, and then click "Clear." Confirm any prompts that appear.

Clear Cache and Cookies in Google Chrome on Mac

Clear Cache:

1. Open Chrome: Launch Google Chrome on your Mac computer.
2. Access Developer Tools: Press `Cmd + Option + I` on your keyboard to open Chrome's Developer Tools. Alternatively, you can click on "View" in the top menu and select "Developer" > "Developer Tools."
3. Open the Clear Browsing Data Window: With the Developer Tools open, press `Cmd + Shift + Delete`. This keyboard shortcut will directly open the "Clear Browsing Data" window.
4. Choose Data to Clear: In the "Clear Browsing Data" window, select "Cached images and files." You can also choose a time range for clearing, or select "All time" to clear all cache data.
5. Clear Data: Once you've made your selections, press `Tab` to highlight the "Clear data" button, and then press `Enter` to confirm. Chrome will clear the cache.

Clear Cookies:

1. Open Chrome: Launch Google Chrome on your Mac computer.
2. Access Developer Tools: Press `Cmd + Option + I` on your keyboard to open Chrome's Developer Tools. Alternatively, you can click on "View" in the top menu and select "Developer" > "Developer Tools."
3. Go to Application Panel: In the Developer Tools, click on the "Application" tab at the top.
4. Expand "Cookies": In the left sidebar, expand the "Cookies" dropdown.
5. Select a Website: Under "Cookies," you will see a list of websites. Click on a website to select it.
6. Clear Cookies: To clear cookies for the selected website, right-click on it, and then click "Clear." Confirm any prompts that appear.

That's it! You've successfully cleared cache and cookies in Google Chrome on both Windows and Mac using keyboard shortcuts. This simple maintenance task can help keep your browsing experience smooth and trouble-free.