How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Your Web Browser

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Description

This article details how to clear the cache and cookies of several different browsers.

Instructions

Chrome

In Chrome, select the Three Dots from the top right.
Select Delete Browsing Data
Select Clear All Time
Select Cookies and other site data
Select Cached images and files
Click Delete data

Note: To learn more about clearing your cache in Chrome, visit Google Support webpage.

Firefox

In Firefox, select the Three Lines from the top right.
Select Settings
Select Privacy & Security (left side)
Scroll to Cookies and Site Data
Select Clear Data or Manage Data
Check Cookies and Site Data
Check Cached Web Content
Click Clear

Note: To learn more about clearing your cache in Firefox, visit the Firefox Support webpage

Safari

In macOS or iOS, Click Safari in the top left
Select Settings
Select Privacy then manage data
Select designated data you'd like to clear
Select Remove then Done

Note: To learn more about clearing your History, Cache, and Cookies in Safari, visit the Apple Support webpage.

Edge

In Edge, select the Three Dots from the top right.
Select Delete Browsing Data
Under Delete Browsing Data, select Choose What To Clear
Set the time range to All Time
Check Cookies and Other Site Data and Cached Images and Files
Click Clear Now

Note: To learn more about clearing your History, Cache, and Cookies in Edge, visit the Microsoft Support webpage.

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