How to Clear Cache

The browser cache is designed to enhance browsing speed by storing website elements like images and code locally. However, when a website updates, your browser might continue to display the older, cached version, preventing you from seeing the latest changes. Clearing the cache forces your browser to retrieve the most current files from the website's server, ensuring you experience the site as it was intended, with all the latest updates and modifications. This is especially important for websites with frequently changing content, where outdated cached data can lead to display errors or missing information. Here are steps to clear your cache on your desktop or mobile device.

Desktop Browsers

Google Chrome (Windows/macOS/Linux)

• Method 1 (Keyboard Shortcut):
  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows/Linux) or Command + Shift + Delete (macOS).
  • Select "Cached images and files."
  • Choose a time range (e.g., "All time").
  • Click "Clear data."
• Method 2 (Menu):
  • Click the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
  • Go to "More tools" > "Clear browsing data."
  • Follow the same steps as Method 1.

Mozilla Firefox (Windows/macOS/Linux)

• Method 1 (Keyboard Shortcut):
  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows/Linux) or Command + Shift + Delete (macOS).
  • Select "Cache."
  • Choose a time range (e.g., "Everything").
  • Click "OK."
• Method 2 (Menu):
  • Click the three horizontal lines (☰) in the top-right corner.
  • Go to "Settings" > "Privacy & Security."
  • Scroll down to "Cookies and Site Data" and click "Clear Data...".
  • Check the "Cached Web Content" box, and click "Clear".

Safari (macOS)

• Method 1 (Clear History):
  • Click "Safari" in the menu bar.
  • Select "Clear History..."
  • Choose a time range.
  • Click "Clear History".
  • Note: this clears more than just cache.
• Method 2 (Developer Menu):
  • Enable Developer Menu:
    • Click "Safari" > "Settings..." > "Advanced."
    • Check "Show Develop menu in menu bar."
  • Click "Develop" in the menu bar.
  • Select "Empty Caches."

Mobile Browsers

Google Chrome (Android/iOS)

• Android:
  • Open Chrome.
  • Tap the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
  • Go to "History" > "Clear browsing data."
  • Select "Cached images and files."
  • Choose a time range.
  • Tap "Clear data."
• iOS:
  • Open Chrome.
  • Tap the three horizontal dots (⋮) in the bottom-right corner.
  • Tap "Clear Browsing Data..."
  • Select "Cached Images and Files"
  • Select a time range.
  • Tap "Clear Browsing Data"

Safari (iOS)

• Open the "Settings" app.
• Scroll down and tap "Safari."
• Tap "Clear History and Website Data."
• Tap "Clear History and Data" to confirm.

Mozilla Firefox (Android/iOS)

• Android:
  • Open Firefox.
  • Tap the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
  • Go to "Settings" > "Delete browsing data."
  • Check "Cache."
  • Tap "Delete browsing data."
• iOS:
  • Open Firefox.
  • Tap the three horizontal lines(☰) in the bottom right corner.
  • Tap "Settings"
  • Tap "Data Management"
  • Tap "Clear Private Data"
  • Check "Cache"
  • Tap "Clear Private Data"