Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can resolve minor network or browser-related issues. To know how to clear cache and cookies across different browsers and devices, follow these Browser Cache Clear and Browser Cookies Clear instructions for different platforms:
For PC or Laptop
For PC or Laptop
Google Chrome:
1. Open Chrome.
2. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right.
3. Go to 'More Tools' > 'Clear browsing data' (or use Ctrl + Shift + Del).
4. Select 'All time' as the time range.
5. Check 'Cookies and other site data' and 'Cached images and files'.
6. Click on 'Clear data'.
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Firefox:
1. Click on the three vertical bars at the top right.
2. Select 'Settings'.
3. Go to 'Privacy & Security'.
4. Under 'Cookies and Site Data', click 'Clear Data'.
5. Check 'Cookies and Site Data' and 'Cached Web Content'.
6. Click 'Clear Now' to confirm.
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Microsoft Edge:
1. Open Edge and click on the three horizontal dots at the top right.
2. Select 'Privacy, search, and services'.
3. Under 'Clear browsing data', click 'Choose what to clear'.
4. Choose a time range.
5. Check 'Cookies and other site data' and 'Cached images and files'.
6. Click 'Clear now'.
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Safari (Mac)
Safari (Mac)
1. Open Safari and click on 'Safari' at the top left.
2. Go to 'Preferences' > 'Advanced'.
3. Check 'Show Develop' in the menu bar.
4. Click on 'Develop' and select 'Empty Caches'.
5. Return to 'Preferences' > 'Privacy'.
6. Click 'Manage Website Data' and select websites to remove.
7. Click 'Remove' or 'Remove All'.
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For Mobile or Tablet
For Mobile or Tablet
Chrome (Android):
1. Open Chrome on your device.
2. Tap the three vertical dots at the top right.
3. Tap 'History' > 'Clear browsing data'.
4. Select a time range or 'All time'.
5. Check 'Cookies and site data' and 'Cached images and files'.
6. Tap 'Clear data'.
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Safari (iOS):
1. Go to 'Settings' on your iOS device.
2. Tap 'Safari'.
3. Scroll down and tap 'Clear History and Website Data'.
4. Confirm by tapping 'Clear History and Data'.
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Note: Clearing cookies and cache will log you out of most websites, requiring you to log in again. Additionally, you may be prompted to close any open tabs when you complete the how to clear cookies steps.