How to clear Google Chrome browser history and cache

Modified on Mon, 13 May, 2024 at 10:08 AM

By default, your web browser stores cookies and other information about sites you visit.  Clearing your browser cache is often the easiest way to fix connection issues with library databases. 

To clear your cache in Google Chrome

  1. Click the Menu in the upper right.
  2. Choose History
    Menu for History settings in Chrome
  3. Choose "Clear Browsing Data."
    Clear Browsing Data option
  4. The most effective setting is to clear all browsing history for All time and to clear browsing history, download history, cached images and files, and cookies.
    Clearing browser cache in Chrome
  5. Close your browser and restart to see changes.  

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