How To Clear Cache

In this article, we will outline the steps to clear the cache in four widely used web browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Safari
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge

Clear Cache In Google Chrome

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top left, click on the Chrome tab.
3. Click Delete browsing data.
4. At the top, choose a Time Range. To delete everything, select All Time.
5. Next, check the box for Cached images and files.
6. Click Delete data.

Here is a quick recording showing the steps to clear cache in Google Chrome:

 

Clear Cache In Safari

1. Click on the Safari tab at the top left of your screen
2. Choose Settings » Advanced from the dropdown menu
3. At the bottom of the window, select the “Show Develop menu in menu bar” box and close the Settings menu.
4. Click the Develop tab from the Safari menu at the top of the page.
5. Click Empty Caches from the dropdown menu.

Here is a quick recording showing the steps to clear cache in Safari:

Clear Cache In Firefox

1. Click on the Firefox tab at the top left of your screen.
2. Click Settings from the dropdown menu. 
3. Choose the Privacy & Security option.
4. Under Cookies and Site Data section, click Clear Data.
5. Ensure only the Cached Web Content is checkmarked, then click Clear.

Here is a quick recording showing the steps to clear cache in Firefox:

Clear Cache In Microsoft Edge

1. Click on the Microsoft Edge tab at the top left of your screen.
2. Click Clear Browsing Data from the dropdown menu. 
3. At the top, choose a Time Range. To delete everything, select All Time.
4. Unselect all the options except for Cached images and files.
5. With Cached images and files as the only option selected, click Clear Now.

Here is a quick recording showing the steps to clear cache in Microsoft Edge: