Summary: This guide walks you through the steps to clear cache and cookies selectively for a single website or domain using the Chrome browser settings, which is often preferable to clearing all browser data for troubleshooting specific login or display issues.
Before You Begin
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This process is specific to the Google Chrome browser.
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Clearing data for a specific domain will require you to re-login to that website afterward.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Click the Tune Icon (two sliders) that appears in the URL bar. [This icon provides site-specific information and settings.]
2. Choose Cookies and site data.
3. Click Manage on-device site data.
4. Click on the top two trash cans to delete the stored data for the selected domain.
5. Click Done.
6. Click Reload on the top of the page.
7. Re-login to your account. [You will need to re-enter your login information to access your account.]
Troubleshooting & FAQs
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Why is this method better than clearing all cache/cookies? Clearing data only for a specific domain prevents you from being logged out of all other websites and potentially losing settings saved across your entire browsing history.
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I don't see the "Tune Icon" in my URL bar: The visual representation of the icon may vary, but it's typically an icon near the URL bar (often a lock icon or site-information icon) that opens site-specific controls.
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The issue is still happening after clearing the data: Try closing and reopening the Chrome browser entirely, or consider trying the troubleshooting steps in the related article.