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How to Clear Browser's Cache

Learn how to correctly clear the browser's cache to ensure you view the most up-to-date version of a website.

Updated over 2 months ago

Clearing your browser's cache is an essential step to ensure you view the most up-to-date version of a website and resolve various browsing issues. Over time, cached files can cause problems with loading pages or displaying updated content.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of clearing your browser's cache across different browsers, including Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.

Clear the Google Chrome browser's (Mac) cache

  1. Click on Chrome β†’ Clear Browsing Data

    Chrome - Clear browser's cache

  2. In the Time Range, select All Time

  3. Check the Cookies and other site data option

  4. Check the Cached images and files option

  5. Click on the Clear Data button

    Chrome - Clear browser's cache

Clear the Google Chrome browser's (Windows) cache

  1. Click on the Settings Icon in the top right of the Chrome window.

  2. Select More Tools β†’ Clear browsing data

    Go to Chrome menu, select

  3. In the Time Range, select All Time

  4. Check the Cookies and other site data option

  5. Check the Cached images and files option

  6. Click on the Clear Data button

    Select boxes and clear data [Chrome 59]

Clear the Firefox browser's cache

  1. Click Firefox in the Menu bar at the top of the screen

  2. Select Preferences or Settings, depending on your macOS version.

  3. Select the Privacy & Security panel.

  4. In the Cookies and Site Data section, click the Clear Data button

  5. Unchecked the Cookies and Site Data

  6. Ensure that the Cached Web Content option is checked

  7. Click on the Clear button

    Firefox - Clear Browser History

For a complete guide on how to clear the Firefox cache, please visit the official documentation.

Clear the Safari browser's cache

  1. In the menu bar (top left of your screen), click History

    Safari - Clear Browser History

  2. Select the Clear History option (at the bottom)

    Safari - Clear Browser History

  3. Choose All History

  4. Click on the Clear History button

    Safari - Clear Browser History

Clear the Microsoft Edge browser's cache

  1. Click Settings and more

  2. Go to Settings β†’ Privacy, search, and services

  3. Under Time Range, choose a time range from the drop-down menu

  4. Choose the type of browsing data you want to clear

  5. Select the Clear Now button.

For a complete guide on how to clear the Microsoft Edge cache, please visit the official documentation.

Clear the Opera browser's cache (Mac OS)

  1. Click on the Opera option from the Top bar

  2. Choose the Settings option

    Clear the Opera browser's cache

  3. Open the Privacy & Security tab

    Clear the Opera browser's cache

  4. Choose the Time Range - The default option is the Last Hour

  5. Click on the Delete Data button

    Clear the Opera browser's cache

For a complete guide on how to clear the Opera cache, please visit the official documentation.

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