How to Clear Your Browser Cache and Cookies

How to Clear Your Browser Cache and Cookies

How to Clear Your Browser Cache and Cookies

Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can help resolve loading or formatting issues on websites. Follow the steps below for your specific browser.


Google Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome.

  2. Click the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the window.

  3. Select Settings.

  4. Scroll down and click Privacy and security.

  5. Click Clear browsing data.

  6. Choose a time range ("All time" is recommended for a full clear).

  7. Check the boxes for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.

  8. Click Clear data.


Safari (Mac)

  1. Open Safari.

  2. Click Safari in the top menu bar and select Preferences.

  3. Go to the Privacy tab.

  4. Click Manage Website Data.

  5. Click Remove All to delete all cookies and cached data.

  6. Confirm by clicking Remove Now.

Alternatively, to clear only the cache:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences.

  2. Go to the Advanced tab.

  3. Check Show Develop menu in menu bar.

  4. Click Develop in the menu bar and select Empty Caches.


Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox.

  2. Click the three horizontal lines (menu) in the upper-right corner.

  3. Select Settings.

  4. Click Privacy & Security on the left.

  5. Scroll down to the Cookies and Site Data section.

  6. Click Clear Data.

  7. Check the boxes for Cookies and Site Data and Cached Web Content.

  8. Click Clear.


Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.

  2. Click the three horizontal dots in the upper-right corner.

  3. Select Settings.

  4. Click Privacy, search, and services.

  5. Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.

  6. Choose a time range ("All time" is recommended for a full clear).

  7. Check the boxes for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.

  8. Click Clear now.


Following these steps will help refresh your browser and often resolve issues with loading or outdated content. If you continue to experience problems, consider restarting your browser or device after clearing the cache and cookies

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