Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clear cookies and cache for various popular web browsers:
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots (menu) in the top right corner.
- Go to More tools > Clear browsing data.
- In the dialog that appears, select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
- Use the dropdown menu to select the time range (e.g., "Last hour," "Last 24 hours," "All time").
- Click Clear data.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
- Scroll down to the Cookies and Site Data section and click Clear Data.
- Ensure both Cookies and Site Data and Cached Web Content are checked.
- Click Clear.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click on the three horizontal dots (menu) in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
- Use the dropdown menu to select the time range.
- Click Clear now.
Safari (Mac)
- Open Safari and go to Safari in the top menu.
- Select Preferences > Privacy.
- Click Manage Website Data.
- Click Remove All to clear cookies and cache.
- Confirm by clicking Remove Now.
Safari (iPhone/iPad)
- Go to Settings on your device.
- Scroll down and tap Safari.
- Tap Clear History and Website Data.
- Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data.