Clear Browsing Data, Google Chrome Browser

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If you are getting an error while trying to sign in to the Gwinnett Tech student dashboard page or you are stuck in a log in loop, you may need to clear your browser cache. Here are the instructions for how to do that on the Google Chrome browser on a Windows computer.

Instructions for Google Chrome

If you are using the Google Chrome browser follow the instructions below for clearing your browsing data.

Use this link for Firefox browser instructions Clear Browser Data on Mozilla Firefox Browser

Turn off account sync before clearing cache

If you are signed in to Chrome with your Gmail account, turn off the account sync before clearing your cache. Follow these instructions: Turn off Gmail account sync on Google Chrome Browser

Clear your cookies and cache

From the Menu button in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window (it looks like three small dots), choose Delete browsing data…


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Make sure you choose "All time” from the “Time range” drop down menu.

Also, make sure to check the following boxes under the basic tab

Cookies and other data

"Cached images and files"


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then click the “Delete data” button.

Once you clear your browser cache, close all browser windows.

Open the browser again and try logging in on the dashboard page.

Go to https://gwinnetttech.edu/dashboard/ and click on the log in button.


What if that didn't work?

If you are signed in to Chrome with your Gmail account follow this link for additional instructions on how to turn off the Gmail account sync. Turn off Gmail account sync in Google Chrome


Try an incognito window

If you read the instructions above carefully and completely and it's still not working you may want to try logging in from an incognito window.

Click the three dots in the upper right hand corner of your Chrome browser to bring down the menu, look for the new incognito window option on that menu.

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I have a Chromebook

If you are logging in from a Chromebook you will also have to use an incognito window.

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Click the three dots in the upper right hand corner of your Chrome browser to bring down the menu, look for the new incognito window option on that menu.

Please note: Many features of banner and blackboard will not work correctly on a Chromebook.

Can I use a Chromebook at Gwinnett Tech?

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How to avoid these errors

To avoid log in errors or getting stuck in a log in loop always be sure to sign out of the dashboard page when you are done using it.

If the page is closed without signing out you will get stuck in a log in loop the next time you try to sign in.

You also may get stuck in a log in loop if the page is idle for more than 30 minutes.

If you are not using the dashboard page for more than 30 minutes you should sign out to avoid this log in loop error.

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If you need tech support with anything else, please contact the student IT help desk again.

Thank you

Student IT Help Desk

Stuhelpdesk@gwinnetttech.edu | 678-226-6407

https://gwinnetttech.edu/helpdesk

Frequently asked questions can also be found on our webpage.