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How do I clear my browser cache?

Learn how to clear your browser cache. Includes instructions and links for Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari on iOS.

Kalya Ryan avatar
Written by Kalya Ryan
Updated over 3 months ago

How do I clear my Safari cache?

  1. Open Safari.

  2. In the menu bar at the top, click on Safari and select Preferences.

  3. Click on the Advanced tab.

  4. Check the box that says Show Develop menu in menu bar (this will enable the Develop menu if it isn’t already visible).

  5. Close the Preferences window.

  6. In the menu bar, click Develop, then select Empty Caches.

Alternatively, you can clear your browsing history and cache at once:

  1. In Safari, go to History in the menu bar.

  2. Select Clear History.

  3. Choose the time range (e.g., the last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all history).

  4. Click Clear History.

This will clear your history, cookies, and cache.

How do I clear my Safari cache on an iOS device?

  1. Open Settings

  2. Scroll down and tap Safari.

  3. Scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data.

  4. Tap again to confirm.

    Another option is to delete the app and reinstall.

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