How to Clear Chrome Cookies for a Specific Site 2026 👋
Short intro — very quick: Clearing cookies for a single site fixes login problems, stuck sessions, and weird site behavior without wiping everything. Follow steps in order; stop once the site works again.
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1] Quick checks (do these first) 🧠
1. Open Chrome and load the problem site — note exact domain (example: example.com).
2. Try Incognito (Ctrl+Shift+N). If the site works there, cookies or extensions are likely the cause.
3. If Incognito fails too, test in another browser to rule out server issues.
Note: Incognito is a quick diagnostic — if it fixes the problem, you only need to clear that site’s cookies.
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2] Clear cookies for one site (fast method)
1. Open Chrome.
2. Click the padlock icon at the left of the address bar when on the site.
3. Click Cookies.
4. In the dialog, select the site cookie(s) → Remove → Done.
5. Reload the page and sign in again if needed.
This is the quickest way — precise and low-risk.
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3] Alternative: Use site settings (more control)
1. Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
2. Click See all site data and permissions.
3. Search for the domain (type example.com).
4. Click the result → Clear data.
5. Reload the site.
Use this when you want to view storage used by service workers, local storage, and cookies together.
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4] Clear cookies via Developer Tools (advanced, exact)
1. Open site. Press Ctrl+Shift+I (or F12) to open DevTools.
2. In DevTools, go to Application tab → Storage → Cookies → select domain.
3. Right‑click cookie(s) → Clear or Delete.
4. Also check Local Storage and Session Storage in the same panel and clear if needed.
5. Reload page.
Why: DevTools shows precise cookie names and values — handy for debugging tricky auth cookies.
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5] Keyboard shortcuts and quick path
- Quick path: chrome://settings/siteData → search domain → Delete.
- Short keys: Ctrl+Shift+Del opens Clear browsing data but that clears all cookies — avoid if you only want one site.
Use the chrome://settings/siteData page when you prefer typed navigation.
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6] When clearing cookies alone doesn’t fix login
- Clear site‑specific storage: Service Workers, IndexedDB, Local Storage (Application tab in DevTools).
- Try disabling extensions: Menu → More tools → Extensions → toggle off suspicious ones (privacy, adblock, cookie managers).
- If cookies are re-created immediately with broken values, server-side session may be forcing bad cookies — try logout link or contact site support.
Personal note: I had one client whose SSO cookie looped until we cleared service worker and unregister it — fixed the infinite redirect.
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7] Mobile Chrome (Android) — clear site data only
1. Open Chrome app → go to site.
2. Tap the lock icon → Site settings → Storage → Clear & reset.
3. Confirm.
4. Reload site.
For iOS: Chrome on iOS uses WebView and lacks per-site clear UI; go to iOS Settings → Safari → Advanced → Website Data → find domain → Delete. Or use Chrome app settings → Privacy → Clear Browsing Data (this clears all data).
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8] Compare approaches — per-site vs full clear (no table)
- Per-site clear: precise, preserves other site logins, ideal for single-site problems.
- Full clear: removes all cookies, useful when many sites misbehave or you want a fresh start.
Start with per-site; escalate to full only if multiple domains fail.
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9] Fixing cookie-based 2FA or session issues
- If clearing logs you out of 2FA-protected accounts, prepare recovery codes or a second device before clearing.
- Revoke app passwords or session tokens from account settings on the service (e.g., Google Account → Security → Your devices → Sign out) if cookies still misbehave.
Note: Don’t clear cookies mid-2FA flow or you’ll need to re-authenticate.
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10] Use cookie managers when you need repeatable tests
- Extensions like EditThisCookie or Cookie-Editor (use cautiously) let you export, edit, and restore cookies for testing.
- Workflow: export cookies before change → clear cookies → reproduce issue → re-import to compare.
- Only use trusted extensions and remove them after debugging.
Real talk — cookie editors are invaluable for developers and testers, but treat exported cookie files like passwords.
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11] Troubleshooting common cookie errors
- “Site keeps logging me out” → clear cookies, local/session storage, and service workers.
- “Stuck on login redirect loop” → disable extensions, clear cookies, and check server-set cookie SameSite attributes.
- “Preferences lost after login” → check for multiple cookies with same name on different subdomains; clear cookies for .example.com (root) not just www.example.com.
Developer hint: SameSite and Secure flags often cause modern cross-site cookie issues — check server headers.
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12] Quick checklist you can copy
- Test in Incognito → if ok, proceed.
- On site: padlock → Cookies → Remove.
- If still broken: DevTools → Application → Clear Cookies + Local Storage + Service Workers.
- Disable extensions and retest.
- Mobile: Site settings → Clear & reset (Android).
- If all else fails: try another browser and contact site support.
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13] FAQ — short answers
Q: Will clearing cookies delete saved passwords?
A: No — saved passwords are in Chrome’s Password Manager, not cookies.
Q: Can I clear cookies for subdomains only?
A: Yes — use DevTools or site settings and choose the exact host (e.g., shop.example.com vs example.com).
Q: Why do cookies reappear after deletion?
A: The site often resets cookies on load; if values are broken, the server may be at fault. Try logout endpoints or contact support.
Q: Are cookie editor extensions safe?
A: Use trusted, well-reviewed extensions; they can access sensitive data so remove after use if not needed.
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14] What you can take away 📝
- Start with the site padlock → Cookies route — fast and safe.
- Use DevTools for deeper control: clear cookies, Local Storage, IndexedDB, and Service Workers.
- Disable extensions and test in Incognito to isolate clients.
- Mobile steps differ — Android has per-site reset; iOS may require broader clearing.
- Keep recovery codes and alternate auth methods handy before clearing cookies on 2FA accounts.
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15] Human touches — small story and tips
- I once spent 20 minutes on a support call where the user couldn’t log in; a single cookie from a staging subdomain caused the loop. Cleared it and they were back in — sometimes the fix is tiny.
- Little tip: if you’re debugging across environments (staging/production), use different Chrome profiles to avoid cross-domain cookie bleed.
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16] Why this matters in 2026
Web security and cookie policies (SameSite, Secure, partitioned cookies) evolved; sites rely more on client-side storage and service workers. Targeted cookie clearing keeps your browser healthy without nuking all sessions — efficient troubleshooting saves time and preserves logins across dozens of services.
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17] Sources and further reading
- Chrome help — Clear cookies and site data: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647.
- MDN Web Docs — HTTP cookies, SameSite attribute and security: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Cookies.
- Google Developers — Storage for the web: Service Workers, Cache, IndexedDB: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/devtools/storage.
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