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. So sometimes it is necessary to clear them to make your browser work well. 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 (pronounced [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, caches are 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 will make the page load faster.

But caching can also cause problems, especially if outdated data is stored or if the cache is too large and takes up too much disk space.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 the site, such as preferences, login details, e-commerce basket 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 (persistent cookies): These cookies remain stored on your device after you close the browser window. For example, they are used 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 typically 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 the browser, click 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 Viewing Data".
  4. The "Clear Viewing Data" dialog box will pop up. Here you can select the range of time for which you want to delete the data.
  5. Make sure that the "Cookies and website data" and "Images and cached files" options are checked.
  6. Click the "Clear data" button.

Safari


  1. Open Safari.
  2. Click "Safari" in the top menu bar.
  3. Select "Preferences".
  4. Switch to the "Privacy" tab.
  5. Click "Manage Website Data".
  6. Here you'll see a list of saved cookies and web data. You can search for a specific website or click "Delete All".
  7. Click "Delete" or "Delete All" to confirm.
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 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. Click "Clear Browsing Data" in the right pane under "Clear Browsing Data."
  6. From 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 "Clear".

Opera


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

Mozzilla Firefox


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