Free up infinite on your Chromebook

If your Chromebook is running low on disk space, we recommend deleting files yous don't need anymore.

Check how much storage is being used

  1. At the lesser right, select the fourth dimension.
  2. Select Settings .
  3. In the "Device" section, selectStorage management.

Hither, you lot'll come across how much storage space is left on your device, and how much space is existence used by:

  • Downloads: The files in your Downloads folder
  • Offline files: Temporary versions of your Google Drive files saved for offline use
  • Browsing information: Data like your browsing history or saved form entries. Learn how to articulate browsing information.
  • Android storage: Your Android apps and their data
  • Other users: The files, apps, and data saved by other people on your Chromebook

Errors you'll come across when you're running out of space

If you're nigh out of disk infinite, a bulletin will show that says, "Device is low on space: Free up space or select data may exist automatically deleted."

You might besides accept problems with:

  • Downloading files
  • Loading webpages
  • Changing or saving settings, similar passwords
  • Adding new user accounts to your Chromebook
  • Using Android apps

Free upward storage infinite

If your Chromebook is dull or running out of disk space, try the following fixes to free up infinite:

  • Delete files you don't need from your Chromebook. Remember that you tin move files to Google Bulldoze if yous desire more than space.
  • Clear your browsing information and download history.
  • Uninstall apps you're non using. Recall, yous tin can always download the app again afterwards.
  • Remove whatever extra user accounts from your Chromebook. Don't worry; the actual Google Account or any information continued to it, like bookmarks, won't exist deleted. Simply files that are stored on your Chromebook volition be deleted.

Remember, if your Chromebook runs low on space, it might automatically delete your downloaded files, browsing data, enshroud, or unused accounts.

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