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Clear My Browser Cache and Cookies

Owned by Frank Gonzales
Last updated: Feb 13, 2025 by Frank Gonzales
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Browsers store information from visited websites in their cache and cookies. Clearing your browser cache forces the browser to retrieve a website's newest available copy. Clearing your browser cookies removes user information websites collect. Both actions can help resolve performance issues.

Browsers

  • Chrome

  • Edge

  • Firefox

    • Firefox Keyboard Shortcuts
      (Windows: Ctrl + Shift + Delete, Mac: Command + Shift + Delete)

Clear Cookies 

Clear Cache

  1. Find the menu bar on the top of the Safari window. Click on Safari and then click on Settings.

  2. Click on the Advanced tab.

  3. Check the checkbox next to  Show features for web developers.

  4. Close the Settings window.

  5. On the menu bar, click on Develop and select Empty Caches to clear your browser cache.

Mobile Browsers

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