How do I clear the cache or cookies in my Internet browser?

How do I clear the cache or cookies in my Internet browser?

As you browse the internet, visiting different sites, your browser saves some data (called "cookies") in temporary storage. This temporary storage is called "cache." It can be helpful to clear your browser cache/cookies from time to time to improve system performance or to overcome technical issues.

Clearing your web browser's cache, cookies, and history may remove data such as saved passwords, address bar predictions, and shopping cart contents, etc. so you may want to make note of important info before clearing it. Always read through the options presented as you clear data from your device. Follow the steps below to clear your browser's cache/cookies.

For desktop browsers, to quickly open menus used to clear your cache, cookies, and history, ensure that the browser is open and selected, and press Ctrl-Shift-Delete (Windows) or Command-Shift-Delete (Mac). If this doesn't work, follow the appropriate instructions below.

Clear cache/cookies on a computer 

  1. Clear cookies & cache on Chrome
  2. Clear cookies & cache on Safari
  3. Clear cookies & cache on Firefox

Clear cache/cookies on a mobile device


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