User data-dir

The user data directory contains profile data such as history, bookmarks, and cookies, as well as other per-installation local state. Each profile is a subdirectory (often Default ) within the user data directory.

1. What is user data in Chrome?
2. Can I delete Chrome User Data folder?
3. Where is my Google Chrome profile?
4. How do I change the location of chrome data?
5. Where is your browsing history stored?
6. Why is Chrome taking so much memory on my phone?
7. Is it safe to delete Chrome cache?
8. What happens if you clear data on Chrome?
9. Can I delete user Appdata?
10. Where is Google cache stored?
11. How do I switch users on Chrome mobile?
12. How do I remove a person from Chrome?

What is user data in Chrome?

All changes that you make in Google Chrome, for example your home page, what toolbars you use, any saved passwords, and your bookmarks, are all stored in a special folder, which is called a user data directory.

Can I delete Chrome User Data folder?

Press Win key + R and type %appdata% or just app data. Go to local -> Google -> Chrome and delete user data folder. That should reset your browser and clear cache.

Where is my Google Chrome profile?

In the Chrome window showing the profile on the name button that you want to find, enter chrome://version in the address bar and press Enter. The “Profile Path” shows the location of the current profile.

How do I change the location of chrome data?

We can do this by creating a symbolic link with path as the default user data dir to your new dir.
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Steps are below:

1. Close all Chrome windows to release lock on folder User Data.
2. Go to “C:\Users\[account]\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome”.
3. Delete User Data directory, you can copy to somewhere as a backup.

Where is your browsing history stored?

When you browse sites on the Web, your browsing data is saved as temporary Internet files and cookies. Your browsing history is also saved in the browser's History section. You can clear your browser to completely remove all browsing data from your hard drive.

Why is Chrome taking so much memory on my phone?

Since Chrome takes over the function of Android System Webview on Nougat and above, it's possible that it's still being utilized when other apps are accessing the web, which would lead to an increase in cached data. The temp files are probably the cache files.

Is it safe to delete Chrome cache?

You should clear the cache on your Google Chrome browser periodically to ensure that it's functioning efficiently, as an overloaded cache could be slowing down your browsing experience.

What happens if you clear data on Chrome?

Delete your browsing data

If you sync a type of data, deleting it on your Android device will delete it everywhere it's synced. It'll be removed from other devices and your Google Account.

Can I delete user Appdata?

Yes it's just delete all applications saved data... Just apply show hidden files..then go to your user folder and delete appdata complete folder. Why don't you just delete the User Profile and create a new one to free all the space instead.

Where is Google cache stored?

Google Chrome's cached files will be in the Google > Chrome > Default > Cache folder.

How do I switch users on Chrome mobile?

On a browser, like Chrome

1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to myaccount.google.com.
2. In the top right, tap your profile photo or name.
3. Tap Sign out or Manage accounts. Sign out.
4. Sign in with the account you want to use.
5. Open the file in Docs, Sheets, or Slides.

How do I remove a person from Chrome?

Remove a person or profile

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click Profile .
3. Click Manage people .
4. Point to the person you want to remove.
5. At the top right of the person, click More. Remove this person.
6. Confirm by clicking Remove this person.