How to clear the cache and cookies in your browser?

How to clear cookies and cache in your browser?

Cache and cookies can slow down your browser. Sometimes it is necessary to clear them to keep your browser working properly. In this help, we'll show you how to do it in the most popular web browsers like Chrome, Safari, Edge, Opera, Mozzila.


What are Caches?

Cache (pronunciation [kaš]) is usually a memory mechanism used by computer systems to speed up repetitive processes by storing data in memory and reusing that data, rather than having to reload the data from the original source.

In the context of web browsers, caching is typically used to store various types of web data such as images, CSS files, scripts, and more. When you visit a web page, the browser usually stores some data from that page in its cache. On a subsequent visit to the same page, the browser can use the cached data instead of downloading it again from the server. This speeds up the loading of the page.

However, caching can also cause problems, especially if outdated data is stored or if the cache is too large and takes up too much disk space. In such cases, it is often recommended to empty the browser cache, which means removing the stored data and refreshing it the next time the web page loads.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your computer or device when you visit it. These files contain information about your activity on that site, such as preferences, login information, e-commerce cart information or tracking data for marketing purposes.

There are two types of cookies:

Session Cookies: these cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser window. They are used, for example, to keep you logged in during your session on a website.

Persistent Cookies: these cookies remain stored on your device even after you close the browser window. They are used, for example, to remember your preferences on a website or to track your activity across different websites for marketing purposes.

Cookies are commonly used by websites to provide a better user experience and personalise content. However, they can also be misused to track users without their consent, which has led to various discussions and regulations regarding online privacy. Modern browsers usually allow users to control how cookies are used and provide options for blocking or deleting them.

How to clear the cache and cookies in your browser?

Google Chrome


  1. In your browser, click on the three dots in the top right corner of the settings window.
  2. Select "History" or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + H.
  3. On the left side of the screen, click "Clear browsing data".
  4. The "Clear Viewing Data" dialog box will pop up. Here you can select the time range for which you want to delete the data.
  5. Make sure that "Cookies and website data" and "Images and cached files" are checked.
  6. Click on the "Delete data" button.

Safari


  1. Open Safari.
  2. Click on "Safari" in the top menu bar.
  3. Select "Preferences".
  4. Switch to the "Privacy" tab.
  5. Click on the "Manage website data" button.
  6. Here you will see a list of stored cookies and web data. You can search for a specific website or click on "Delete All".
  7. Confirm by clicking "Delete" or "Delete All".
How to clear the cache and cookies in your browser?
How to clear the cache and cookies in your browser?

Microsoft Edge


  1. Open Microsoft Edge.
  2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the settings window.
  3. Select "Settings."
  4. Select "Privacy and Security" in the left pane.
  5. In the right panel, under "Clear browsing data", click "Clear browsing data".
  6. Here you can select what data you want to delete. Make sure that "Cookies and website data" and "Images and cached files" are checked.
  7. Click the "Clean" button.

Opera


  1. In your browser, click on the Opera icon in the top left corner of the window to set it up.
  2. Select "History" or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + H.
  3. The browsing history list that appears will allow you to select what you want to delete. To clear the cache and cookies, click "Clear browsing data" in the left pane.
  4. In the pop-up window, you can select the time range to delete the data, as well as which types of data you want to delete. Make sure that "Cookies and website data" and "Images and cached files" are checked.
  5. Click on the "Delete data" button.
How to clear the cache and cookies in your browser?
How to clear the cache and cookies in your browser?

Mozzila Firefox


  1. In the browser, click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the window to set it up.
  2. Select "Settings".
  3. In the left panel, select the "Privacy and Security" tab.
  4. Go to the "Cookies and website data" section.
  5. Click on the "Delete data..." button.
  6. Here you can select what you want to delete. Make sure that the "Cookies" and "Cache" options are checked.
  7. Click on the "Delete" button.
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