Backing up and removing a Google Chrome profile on Windows is straightforward. I will walk you through both tasks and keep your data safe in the process. I recommend backing up the profile before you delete anything.

Backup

Find the profile folder

Open File Explorer and go to your user directory. The Chrome profile data lives here:

C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\

The AppData folder is hidden by default. Enable Show hidden files, folders, and drives in File Explorer Options, then navigate back to the path above.

Inside User Data, you will see folders like Default or Profile 1, Profile 2 if you have multiple profiles. Each folder contains bookmarks, passwords, extensions, and settings for that profile. Identify the exact folder for the profile you want to back up.

Copy your data

Right click the chosen profile folder, such as Default or Profile 1. Select Copy to place the full profile on your clipboard. This copies every file and subfolder for a complete profile backup.

Store the backup

Go to a backup location that you trust. You can use an external drive, a cloud folder, or a dedicated backup folder on your computer. Right click in that location and select Paste. Your Chrome profile is now backed up and safe.

If you are tidying up Chrome at the same time, you can also manage your site tiles on the new tab page with this guide: add or remove website shortcuts in Chrome.

Remove a Chrome profile

Open the profile manager

Open Google Chrome and look at the top right corner for your profile icon. Click the icon, then click Manage profiles under Other Chrome profiles. You will see a grid of all profiles tied to your browser.

If the profile badges on your Windows taskbar are distracting, here is how to clean them up: remove Chrome profile icons from the taskbar.

Delete the profile

Choose the profile you want to remove from the list. Click the three dot More icon next to its name, then click Delete. Confirm Delete again to finalize. This permanently removes that profile’s bookmarks, passwords, extensions, and history from your computer.

If you want an additional walkthrough or alternative removal routes, see this guide: remove a Chrome profile.

Final thoughts

You located your profile folder, copied it, and stored it in a safe place. You then removed an unused profile from Chrome with a simple confirmation. Back up first, then delete with confidence.