To clear your cache, the steps vary depending on the browser and device you are using. Here are common methods for popular browsers:
Google Chrome (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS)
- Open Chrome.
- Click the menu icon (three dots) in the upper right corner.
- Select History > Clear browsing data.
- Choose the Time range (select All time to clear everything).
- Check Cached images and files (and optionally cookies and browsing history).
- Click Clear data.
- Restart the browser to apply changes.
- Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + Del (Windows) or Command + Shift + Del (Mac) to open the clear data window quickly
Firefox (Windows, Mac)
- Click the menu button (three horizontal lines).
- Select Settings or Preferences.
- Go to Privacy & Security.
- Under Cookies and Site Data , click Clear Data.
- Select Cached Web Content and click Clear.
- Alternatively, use Ctrl + Shift + Del (Windows) or Command + Shift + Del (Mac) to open the clear recent history window, select Everything , and clear cache
Microsoft Edge
- Click the menu icon (three dots).
- Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
- Under Clear browsing data , click Choose what to clear.
- Select Cached images and files (and other data if desired).
- Click Clear now.
- Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + Del opens the clear browsing data window
Safari (iOS and Mac)
- On iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data , then confirm.
- On Mac: In Safari menu, select History > Clear History , then choose the time range and clear it
General Tips
- Always close and reopen your browser after clearing cache for changes to take effect.
- Clearing cache can help resolve loading issues, free up disk space, and improve browser performance
These instructions cover the most common browsers and devices for clearing cache effectively.
