How to Clear Browser Cache Instructions

Browser cache is a small memory where temporary files, images, styles, and other resources of websites are stored. It helps speed up page loading, but sometimes it can cause issues when data becomes outdated or incorrect. If you encounter problems with content display, updates, or simply want to free up some memory, clearing the browser cache is a good solution. In this article, we provide instructions on how to clear the cache for various browsers on computers and mobile devices.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the three dots in the top right corner. Or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Del
2. Select “Tools” and then “Clear browsing data”.
3. Check the boxes next to “Cached images and files” and other types of data you want to clear.
4. Select the period (all time) for which you want to clear the cache.
5. Click “Clear data”.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner. Or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Del
2. Select “History” and “Clear recent history”.
3. Select “Cache” and other types of data you want to clear.
4. Set the period (everything) for which you want to clear the cache.
5. Click “Clear now”.

Microsoft Edge

1. Click on the three dots in the top right corner. Or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Del
2. Select “History” and “Clear browser data”.
3. Check the boxes next to “Cached images and files” and other types of data you want to clear.
4. Select the period for which you want to clear the cache.
5. Click “Clear”.

Android (Google Chrome)

1. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Select “History” and “Clear browsing data”.
3. Check the boxes next to “Cached images and files” and other types of data you want to clear.
4. Select the period for which you want to clear the cache.
5. Tap “Clear data”.

iOS (Safari)

1. Go to the “Settings” of your device.
2. Scroll down and select “Safari”.
3. Scroll down and select “Clear history and website data”.
4. Confirm your choice by tapping “Clear”.

Notes:

• Before clearing the cache, make sure you don’t have important information on saved pages that you want to keep.
• Clearing the cache may result in temporary loss of some data, but after reloading browser pages, they will be saved again.
• The steps for clearing the cache may vary depending on the browser version, so it’s recommended to check the respective instructions for your version.

By following the instructions in this article, you can easily clear the browser cache on different devices and platforms. This will help improve browser performance and resolve some loading-related issues.