Over time, cookies and cached files can build up in your browser and may cause issues like outdated information or slow performance. Clearing them out periodically can help keep things running smoothly. Below, you'll find step-by-step instructions for clearing cookies and cache on:
Chrome
- Open Chrome on your computer.
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- Select Settings.
- In the left-hand menu, click Privacy and Security.
- Click Clear browsing data.
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Under the Basic tab:
- Check Cookies and other site data.
- Check Cached images and files.
- Choose a time range (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, or All time).
- Click Clear data.
Firefox
- Open Firefox on your computer.
- Click the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings (or Options on Windows).
- Navigate to the Privacy & Security panel.
- Scroll down to the Cookies and Site Data section.
- Click Clear Data.
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Check the boxes for:
- Cookies and Site Data
- Cached Web Content
- Click Clear.
- Confirm by clicking Clear Now in the pop-up.
Edge
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Open Microsoft Edge on your computer.
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Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the browser window.
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Select Settings.
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In the left-hand menu, click Privacy, search, and services.
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Under the Clear browsing data section, click Choose what to clear.
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Choose a time range (e.g., Last hour, Last 7 days, or All time).
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Check the boxes for:
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Cookies and other site data
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Cached images and files
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- Click Clear now.
Safari
- Open Safari.
- Click Safari in the top menu bar.
- Select Preferences.
- Navigate to the Privacy tab.
- Click Manage Website Data.
- Click Remove All, then confirm by clicking Remove Now.