Clearing your browser’s cache can help resolve issues such as websites loading incorrectly or displaying outdated content. Below are the steps for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
On Computer
For Google Chrome (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Open Chrome.
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
- Hover over "More tools" and select "Clear browsing data."
- In the pop-up window:
- Set the "Time range" to "All time."
- Ensure "Cached images and files" is checked.
- Optional: Uncheck other boxes if you only want to clear the cache.
- Click "Clear data."
- Restart Chrome for changes to take effect.
For Mozilla Firefox (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Open Firefox.
- Click the three-line menu (☰) in the top-right corner.
- Select "Settings" (or "Preferences" on macOS).
- Navigate to the "Privacy & Security" tab in the left sidebar.
- Scroll down to "Cookies and Site Data" and click "Clear Data"
- Ensure "Cached Web Content" is checked.
- Optional: Uncheck "Cookies and Site Data" to preserve login sessions.
- Click "Clear."
- Close and reopen Firefox to complete the process.
On Mobile
On iOS (Safari)
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap Safari.
- Tap Clear History and Website Data.
- Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data.
On Android (Chrome)
- Open the Chrome app.
- Tap the three dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
- Select History, then Clear browsing data.
- Choose Cached images and files (you can also select cookies if needed).
- Tap Clear Data.
Tip:
Clearing cache does not delete your saved passwords or bookmarks, but it will remove temporary files and may log you out of some websites.
Clearing cache does not delete your saved passwords or bookmarks, but it will remove temporary files and may log you out of some websites.