How do I clear my browser cache and cookies?Updated a year ago
Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can help resolve various issues, including compatibility issues and performance issues. Here's how you can do it in some popular web browsers:
Google Chrome:
- Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- Select "More tools" and then "Clear browsing data."
- In the Clear browsing data window, select the time range (e.g., "All time").
- Check the boxes next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files."
- Click on the "Clear data" button.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click on the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- Select "Options" (or "Preferences" on macOS) and then "Privacy & Security" from the left sidebar.
- Scroll down to the Cookies and Site Data section.
- Click on the "Clear Data" button.
- Check the boxes next to "Cookies and Site Data" and "Cached Web Content."
- Click on the "Clear" button.
Safari (macOS):
- In the Safari menu, click on "Preferences."
- Go to the "Privacy" tab.
- Click on the "Manage Website Data" button.
- In the window that opens, click on the "Remove All" button.
- Click on the "Remove Now" button to confirm.
Microsoft Edge:
- Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- Select "Settings" and then "Privacy, search, and services" from the left sidebar.
- Under the "Clear browsing data" section, click on the "Choose what to clear" button.
- Check the boxes next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files."
- Click on the "Clear now" button.
After clearing your browser's cache and cookies, you may need to refresh the page or restart your browser for the changes to take effect. If you're using a different web browser, you can usually find similar options in the browser's settings or preferences menu.