Web Browser: How to Clear the Cache [All Browsers]

📌 Purpose

• This article guides users through clearing browser cache in Google Chrome, Safari, and Mozilla Firefox. This process can help resolve issues with outdated content, login errors, and browser performance.

👥 Audience

• Students / Faculty / Staff

🖥️ Applies To

• Windows / macOS / Mobile

🛠️ Instructions

🔹 Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
   
   
    
2. Select the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
   
   
   
    
3. Go to Privacy and security > Delete browsing data.
   
   
   
    
4. Choose a Time range (e.g., All time).Check Cached images and files.
   
   
   
    
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6. Click Clear data.
   
   
   
    
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🔹 Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox.
2. Click the three-line menu (≡) in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings (or Preferences on macOS).
4. Click Privacy & Security in the left-hand menu.
5. Scroll to the Cookies and Site Data section and click Clear Data….
6. In the drop-down menu , select everything and check all boxes.
7. Click Clear.

💡 Troubleshooting & Tips

• Issue: Website still appears broken or outdated.
  Fix: Try using a private/incognito window or restart your browser after clearing the cache.
• If the issue persists, contact the Technology Services Center.
• When you clear everything , you will need to manually re-login into most websites.