How do I clear my browser cache?
user - September 4, 2025
Your browser cache stores temporary files (like images and scripts) to speed up websites. Over time, it can cause slowdowns or outdated content to appear. Clearing it helps refresh your browsing experience.
Google Chrome
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Open Chrome.
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Click the three dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
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Go to More Tools → Clear Browsing Data.
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Choose a time range (e.g., All time for a full reset).
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Check Cached images and files (you can also clear cookies if needed).
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Click Clear data.
Mozilla Firefox
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Open Firefox.
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Click the three horizontal lines (menu).
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Select Settings → Privacy & Security.
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Scroll to Cookies and Site Data → click Clear Data.
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Check Cached Web Content → then Clear.
Microsoft Edge
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Open Edge.
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Click the three dots (menu).
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Go to Settings → Privacy, search, and services.
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Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
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Select Cached images and files.
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Click Clear now.
Safari (Mac)
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Open Safari.
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In the top menu, click Safari → Preferences.
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Go to the Advanced tab and enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
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Now click Develop in the top menu → select Empty Caches.
Mobile Browsers (iOS/Android)
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On Chrome or Edge mobile, go to Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data.
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On Safari iPhone, go to Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data.
Tip: After clearing cache, websites may load a little slower the first time, but this ensures you see the latest version.