Clear Cache and Cookies in Different Browsers

Users need websites to load quickly, in a blink of an eye. Browsers play their part in speeding up the page loading process by caching files and content when you first visit a website and then serving from cache on subsequent visits.

However, there may be times when browsers continue to serve cache even if the actual page/content has been changed. As a result, you may encounter certain errors or continue to see older content. In such cases, clearing the cache and cookies of a browser can help.

What happens after you clear this info

After you clear cache and cookies:

• Some settings on sites get deleted. For example, if you were signed in, you’ll need to sign in again.
• Some sites can seem slower because content needs to load again, like images.

How cache & cookies work

• Cookies are files created by sites you visit. They make your online experience easier by saving browsing data.
• The cache remembers parts of pages, like images, to help them open faster during your next visit.

This document discusses the steps required to clear the cache and cookies on different browsers.

1. Google Chrome:

   • Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser.
   • Select "More tools" and then "Clear browsing data."
   • In the "Clear browsing data" window, select "Cached images and files" and "Cookies and other site data."
   • Choose a time range, such as "All time," and then click "Clear data."

2. Mozilla Firefox:

   • Click on the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner of the browser.
   • Select "Options."
   • In the left-side menu, select "Privacy & Security."
   • Scroll down to the "Cookies and Site Data" section and click "Manage Cookies and Site Data."
   • Select all the cookies and site data you want to delete and then click "Remove Selected."
   • To clear the cache, select "Clear Data" in the "Cookies and Site Data" section, and check the "Cache" checkbox.

3. Microsoft Edge:

   • Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser.
   • Select "Settings" and then "Privacy & security."
   • Scroll down to the "Clear browsing data" section and click "Choose what to clear."
   • Check the boxes next to "Cookies and saved website data" and "Cached data and files."
   • Click "Clear now."

4. Apple Safari:

   • Click on the "Safari" menu in the upper-left corner of the screen.
   • Select "Preferences."
   • Click on the "Privacy" tab.
   • Click "Manage Website Data."
   • Select all the data you want to remove and then click "Remove."
   • To clear the cache, click on the "Advanced" tab, then "Website Data."
   • Select all the data you want to remove and then click "Remove."

Note: The exact steps for clearing cache and cookies in each browser may vary slightly depending on the version and platform you are using. Additionally, some browsers may have additional privacy and security settings that you can adjust to control your online experience.

The keyboard shortcuts for the same are:

1. For windows, “Ctrl+Shift+R”
2. For Mac, “Command+Shift+E”