How to clear cache and cookies in different browsers

If you’re an everyday internet user or an IT professional, you may have encountered situations where your browser keeps serving cached elements even if the page has changed or new code has been deployed. This can cause errors or cause you to see outdated content. In these situations, clearing your browser’s cache and cookies can be a quick fix and can help you troubleshoot the issue before reaching out to your organization’s support team.

This post will guide you through the steps required to clear the cache and cookies in different browsers. I hope this will help you with your daily activities. You are welcome to share, bookmark, and clap it!

On Chrome

1. Click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner

2. Click on History

3. Click on Clear browsing data on the left sidebar

4. In the popup, select a “time range” and the options Cookies and Other site data and Cached Images and files.

5. Click on Clear data

6. Close

​​​​​​​Link: https://bit.ly/3loXrsK

On Microsoft Edge

1. Click on the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner

2. Click on Settings

3. Under the Clear browsing data option, click on Choose what to clear

4. Select the checkbox Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files

5. Click on the Clear button

Link: https://bit.ly/2VpK6FP

On Firefox

1. Click on the three vertical lines in the top-right corner

2. Click on Library and then History

3. Click on Clear Recent History

4. Select a “time range” and the options Cookies, Cache, etc.

5. Click on Clear Now

Link: https://mzl.la/3frX2Sk

On Safari

1. On the keyboard, press Command + Y

2. Click on Clear browser history.

3. In the popup that appears, select the time range and click on Clear History.

Link: https://apple.co/3lqGiik

On Safari iPhone

1. To clear your history and cookies, go to Settings > Safari, and tap Clear History and Website Data. Removing your history, cookies, and browsing data from Safari won’t change your Autofill information.

2. To clear your cookies and keep your history, go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data, then tap Remove All Website Data.

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