How to clear Browser(s) cache

📌 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. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings.
4. Go to Privacy and security > Delete browsing data.
5. Choose a Time range (e.g., All time).
6. Check Cached images and files.
7. Click Clear data.

🔹 Safari (macOS)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click Safari in the menu bar, then select Settings.
3. Go to the Advanced tab and check Show Develop menu in menu bar.
4. From the menu bar, click Develop > Empty Caches.
   
5. Close Preferences. The cache is now cleared.

🔹 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• Issue: Website still appears broken or outdated.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.