Clearing your cache and cookies can resolve a variety of browsing issues by refreshing your browser's data. This simple action can enhance loading speeds, correct site errors, and guarantee that you're viewing the latest version of a website. Here’s how to clear cache and cookies in the most popular web browsers:
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three dots in the upper right corner to open the menu.
- Go to More tools > Clear browsing data.
- Choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
- Check the boxes next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files".
- Click Clear data.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.
- Select Settings > Privacy & Security.
- Scroll to the Cookies and Site Data section and click Clear Data.
- Select "Cookies and Site Data" and "Cached Web Content".
- Click Clear.
Safari (macOS)
- Open Safari and go to Safari > Settings in the menu bar.
- Click the Privacy tab, then click Manage Website Data.
- Click Remove All to delete all cookies and cache.
- Confirm by clicking Remove Now.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click the three dots in the top right corner to open the menu.
- Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
- Select "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files".
- Click Clear now.