Clearing cache and cookies helps fix website loading issues, protects your privacy, and improves performance. This guide explains how to clear cache and cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Opera on desktop and mobile devices, with links to official help pages.

Why Clear Cache and Cookies?

Cache and cookies store temporary website data to help pages load faster and remember your settings. Over time, they may cause problems such as:

• Websites not updating or displaying old information

• Login or session errors

• Browser slowdowns

• Security or privacy concerns

Regularly clearing them ensures smooth browsing and reduces errors.

Desktop Browsers

Google Chrome (Windows/Mac/Linux/Chromebook)

1. Open Chrome.

2. Click the three dots in the top-right corner and select Settings.

3. Go to Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.

4. Choose a time range.

5. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.

6. Click Clear data.

Official Guide: Clear cache & cookies in Chrome

Mozilla Firefox (Windows/Mac/Linux)

1. Open Firefox.

2. Click the menu button (three lines) and choose Settings.

3. Select Privacy & Security.

4. Under Cookies and Site Data, click Clear Data.

5. Select both options and click Clear.

Official Guide: Clear cookies and site data in Firefox

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari.

2. Click Safari > Settings (or Preferences) in the top menu.

3. Go to Privacy.

4. Click Manage Website Data.

5. Select Remove All or choose individual sites to clear.

Official Guide: Clear cookies in Safari on Mac

Microsoft Edge (Windows/Mac)

1. Open Edge.

2. Click the three dots in the top-right and select Settings.

3. Go to Privacy, search, and services.

4. Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.

5. Select time range and check Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.

6. Click Clear now.

Official Guide: Delete browser history in Microsoft Edge

Opera (Windows/Mac/Linux)

1. Open Opera.

2. Click the Opera logo and go to Settings.

3. Select Privacy & security.

4. Under Clear browsing data, choose time range.

5. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.

6. Click Clear data.

Official Guide: Clear browsing data in Opera

Mobile Browsers

Chrome (Android & iOS)

1. Open the Chrome app.

2. Tap the three dots (menu) > History > Clear browsing data.

3. Select time range.

4. Check Cookies, site data and Cached images and files.

5. Tap Clear browsing data.

Official Guide: Clear cache & cookies in Chrome

Safari (iPhone & iPad)

1. Open Settings on your iPhone/iPad.

2. Scroll down and tap Safari.

3. Tap Clear History and Website Data.

4. Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data.

Official Guide: Clear cookies in Safari on iPhone/iPad

Firefox (Android & iOS)

1. Open the Firefox app.

2. Tap the menu button (three dots on Android, three lines on iOS).

3. Go to Settings.

4. Tap Delete browsing data (Android) or Data Management (iOS).

5. Select Cookies and Cache.

6. Tap Clear data (Android) or Clear Private Data (iOS).

Official Guide: Clear cache and cookies in Firefox mobile

Microsoft Edge (Android & iOS)

1. Open the Edge app.

2. Tap the three dots (…) > Settings.

3. Go to Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.

4. Choose time range.

5. Select Cookies and site data and Cached images and files.

6. Tap Clear.

Official Guide: Delete browsing data in Edge mobile

Tips

• Restart the browser after clearing cache and cookies.

• Save your passwords before clearing if they are not stored in a password manager.

• For stubborn issues, try clearing “All time” instead of just recent data.