Clearing your browser cache, history, and cookies can help resolve issues with websites that aren't loading properly. Find your browser below:
Google Chrome
How to Clear Cache, History, and Cookies in Google Chrome
1. Open Google Chrome: Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
2. Open the Settings Menu:
- Click on the three vertical dots (also known as the "Menu" icon) in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- From the dropdown menu, select More tools and then choose Clear browsing data...
- Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + Shift + Del (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + Del (Mac) on your keyboard.
3. Select Time Range:
- In the pop-up window that appears, you’ll see a Time range dropdown. Select how far back you want to clear the data.
- To clear everything, select All time
4. Choose What to Clear:
- Check the boxes next to the items you want to clear. To remove cache, history, and cookies, make sure the following are selected:
- Browsing history: Clears the list of websites you’ve visited.
- Cookies and other site data: Removes cookies that track your online activity and preferences.
- Cached images and files: Clears files that speed up page loading but may cause issues if they become outdated.
5. Clear Data:
- Once you've selected the items you want to clear, click the blue Clear data button. This will clear the selected data from your browser.
6. Restart Chrome:
- After clearing, it’s a good idea to restart Chrome to ensure that everything is completely cleared and refreshed.
Mozilla Firefox
How to Clear Cache, History, and Cookies in Firefox
1. Open Mozilla Firefox: Start Firefox on your computer.
2. Access the Menu:
- Click on the three horizontal lines (the "hamburger" menu) in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings from the dropdown.
3. Open Privacy & Security Settings:
- In the left-hand sidebar, click on Privacy & Security
4. Clear Browsing Data:
- Scroll down to the Cookies and Site Data section.
- Click the Clear Data... button.
5. Choose What to Clear:
- In the pop-up window, you’ll see two options:
- Cookies and Site Data: Clears cookies and other data saved by websites.
- Cached Web Content: Removes cached images and files that can slow down browsing.
- You can select both options to clear all cache, cookies, and browsing data.
6. Clear the Data:
- After selecting what to clear, click Clear to confirm your selection.
7. Clear History (Optional):
- To clear your browsing history, scroll down to the History section in the same Privacy & Security settings.
- Click Clear History...
- A new window will open. Choose the time range and select the types of data you want to clear (e.g., browsing history, cookies, cache).
- Click OK to delete the selected history.
- A new window will open. Choose the time range and select the types of data you want to clear (e.g., browsing history, cookies, cache).
- Click Clear History...
Microsoft Edge
How to Clear Cache, History, and Cookies in Microsoft Edge
1. Open Microsoft Edge: Launch Edge on your device.
2. Open the Settings Menu:
- Click on the three horizontal dots (Menu icon) in the top-right corner of the browser.
- Select Settings from the dropdown.
3. Navigate to Privacy, Search, and Services:
- In the left-hand menu, click on Privacy, search, and services
4. Clear Browsing Data:
- Scroll down to the Clear browsing data section.
- Click the Choose what to clear button.
5. Select What to Clear:
- A pop-up window will appear. Choose the Time range (e.g., the past hour, 24 hours, or all time).
- Make sure to check the following boxes to clear cache, history, and cookies:
- Browsing history
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files
- Make sure to check the following boxes to clear cache, history, and cookies:
6. Clear Data:
- After selecting what to clear, click the Clear now button.
7. Restart Edge:
- For the changes to take full effect, restart the Edge browser.
Safari
How to Clear Cache, History, and Cookies in Safari
1. Open Safari: Open Safari on your Mac device.
2. Enable the Developer Menu (if not already enabled):
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- In the top menu, click on Safari, then select Preferences...
- Go to the Advanced tab.
- At the bottom of the window, check the box next to Show Develop menu in menu bar
- Go to the Advanced tab.
- In the top menu, click on Safari, then select Preferences...
3. Access the Clear History Option:
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- In the top menu, click Safari, and then select Clear History..
- A new window will appear asking you to choose a time range. You can select the last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all history.
- In the top menu, click Safari, and then select Clear History..
4. Clear History:
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- After selecting the appropriate time range, click Clear History. This will remove your browsing history, cache, and cookies for the selected time range.
5. Clear Cache Manually (if needed):
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- If you want to clear the cache manually, go to the Develop menu in the top menu bar.
- Select Empty Caches from the dropdown. This will clear cached files, which can free up space and help resolve some website issues.
- If you want to clear the cache manually, go to the Develop menu in the top menu bar.
Why You Should Clear Cache, History, and Cookies:
- Speed Issues: Over time, cached files can slow down your browser, causing pages to load slowly or incorrectly.
- Privacy Concerns: Cookies store data about your browsing habits. Clearing them helps protect your privacy, especially when using shared or public computers.
- Fix Website Problems: If a website isn't displaying correctly or is loading outdated content, clearing the cache can often resolve these issues.
- Free Up Space: Over time, cached files and cookies can take up a significant amount of space on your computer or mobile device.
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