How Do I Clear Cache and Cookies of Browser

Why Clear Cache and Cookies?

Clearing your browser’s cache and cookies is a crucial initial step for troubleshooting internet browsing issues. The ‘cache’ optimizes page loading by storing files, but it can sometimes conflict with updated website versions. This conflict might lead to discrepancies between the cached files and the actual website content. Clearing cache and cookies ensures that any issues encountered are genuinely related to the website, not browser inconsistencies.

Keyboard Shortcut for Most Browsers

For Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox users, a quick keyboard shortcut clears the cache. While in your browser, simultaneously press Ctrl + Shift + Delete to open the appropriate window.

IMPORTANT: After clearing the cache and cookies, make sure to close or quit the browser and then restart it to ensure the changes take effect.

Clear Cache and Cookies of Google Chrome Browser

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More menu (the three dots icon).
3. Click Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
4. Alternatively, you can enter the following in the address bar:

   chrome://settings/clearBrowserData

5. Choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
6. Next to “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files,” check the boxes.
7. Click Clear data.

Clear Cache and Cookies of Mozilla Firefox Browser

1. Open Firefox and click the menu button (the three horizontal bars icon) in the top right corner of the screen.
2. Click Settings > Privacy & Security > Clear browsing data.
3. Alternatively, you can enter the following in the address bar:

   about:preferences#privacy

4. Scroll until you see the Cookies and Site Data heading.
5. Click Clear Data button.
6. Make sure the boxes next to Cookies and Site Data and Cached Web Content are checked.
7. Click Clear button.

Clear Cache and Cookies of Opera Web Browser

1. Open Opera browser and click the Easy setup menu button (the three horizontal bars icon) in the top right corner of the screen.
2. Click on Clear button for Browsing data under Privacy & Security list.
3. Alternatively, you can enter the following in the address bar:

   opera://settings/clearBrowserData

4. Choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
5. Next to “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files,” check the boxes.
6. Click Clear data.

Clear Cache and Cookies of Brave Browser

1. Open Brave browser and click the menu button (the three horizontal bars icon) in the top right corner of the screen.
2. Click Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
3. Alternatively, you can enter the following in the address bar:

   brave://settings/clearBrowserData

4. Switch to Advanced tab.
5. Choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
6. Next to “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files,” check the boxes.
7. Click Clear data.

Clear Cache and Cookies of Safari Browser for macOS

1. Open Safari from the top menu bar.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Navigate to the Privacy tab.
4. Choose “Manage Website Data…”
5. Click on “Remove All.”
6. Confirm by clicking “Remove Now.”
7. To ensure your changes take effect, go back to the Safari menu on the top menu bar. Select Quit to close Safari and save your changes.

Clear Cache and Cookies of Microsoft Edge Browser

1. On your computer, open Microsoft Edge.
2. At the top right, click Tools menu(the three dots icon).
3. Click Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
4. Alternatively, you can enter the following in the address bar:

   edge://settings/privacy

5. Click on Choose what to clear button under the section Clear browsing data.
6. Choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
7. Next to “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files,” check the boxes.
8. Click Clear now.
9. Completely close Microsoft Edge to ensure the changes are applied.

Clear Cache and Cookies of Internet Explorer Browser for Windows

1. Exit Internet Explorer, and then exit any instances of Windows Explorer.
2. Click Start, click Run, type inetcpl.cpl, and then press ENTER.
3. On the General tab, click Delete under Browsing History in the Internet Properties dialog box.
4. In the Delete Browsing History dialog box, check for Temporary Internet files and website files, Cookies and website data, History, and Download History boxes, and then click Delete.

Clear Cache and Cookies of Safari Browser for iOS

1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Scroll down and locate the Safari menu.
3. Within Safari settings, scroll down again and choose “Clear History and Website Data.”
4. A pop-up will appear, asking for confirmation to clear the History and Data.
5. Once confirmed, the “Clear History and Data” button will turn gray, indicating successful clearing of cache and cookies.

Clear Cache and Cookies of Google Chrome Browser for iOS

1. Open Google Chrome on your iOS device.
2. Tap on the menu toolbar located in the bottom right corner.
3. Select “Settings.”
4. Choose “Privacy.”
5. Tap on “Cookies, Site Data, and Cached Images and Files.”
6. At the top, ensure that the Time Range is set to “All Time.”
7. Scroll down and tap “Clear Browsing Data” at the bottom of the screen.
8. Confirm by tapping “Clear Browsing Data” again to complete the process.