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Is ~/.gologin Safe to Delete?

Browser CachesTypical size: 2-15GB
Use Caution

Review first. This is GoLogin profile data and the bundled Orbita browser — re-downloadable but not a simple cache.

Side effects: Browser profiles and the Orbita binary will need to be recreated or re-downloaded.

What is ~/.gologin?

GoLogin keeps antidetect profiles and a Chromium fork (Orbita) under ~/.gologin. The browser app bundle is large. Safe if you can log back into GoLogin and re-sync profiles; not a casual cache wipe if you rely on those fingerprints locally.

Is it safe to delete?

Use caution — While parts of ~/.gologin may be safe to delete, you should carefully review the contents before proceeding.

Consider backing up important data before deleting, and only remove filesyou're certain aren't needed.

What happens after deletion?

Browser profiles and the Orbita binary will need to be recreated or re-downloaded. The folder will be recreated automatically by the application when needed. This process is typically seamless but may take some time depending on the amount of data that needs to be regenerated.

How to delete it

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Terminal

rm -rf ~/.gologin

Warning: This command permanently deletes the folder. Double-check the path before running.

Finder

  1. Open Finder
  2. Press ⌘ + Shift + G (Go to Folder)
  3. Paste: ~/.gologin
  4. Move the folder to Trash

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