How to clear your cache in various browsers

Before clearing your cache, log out of any websites you're currently logged in to. Instructions are general and they can change a little from version to version.

To Clear Your Cache in:

Google Chrome


Open the Tools menu, and select Clear Browsing Data.

Select Empty the cache.

From the Clear data from this period list, select from the begining.

Click Clear Browsing Data.


Internet Explorer 8


Open the Tools menu, and select Internet Options.

Click on the General tab in the dialog box.

Under Browsing History, click Delete...

Select Temporary Internet Files and History, and Cookies and any other private data you want to delete.

Click Delete.


Internet Explorer 9 and 10

From the Tools menu, select Safety, and then select Delete Browsing History.


Mozilla Firefox


Open the Tools menu, and select Clear Recent History.

In the Details list, select Cache, and any other private data you want to delete.

Click Clear Now.


Mozilla Firefox 15

From the Firefox menu, click Options.

Go to the Privacy tab.

Click Clear recent history.

Select a Time range to clear, and then click Clear Now.


Netscape

Open the Edit menu, and select Preferences.

Expand the Advanced menu by clicking on the plus sign (+).

Select Cache, and click Clear Cache.

Click OK.


Firefox on a Macintosh


Open the Tools menu, and select Clear Recent History.

In the Details list, select Cache, and any other private data you want to delete.

Click Clear Now.


Safari on a Macintosh


From the Safari menu, select Preferences.

Go to the Privacy tab.

Next to Cookies and other website data, click Details.

NOTE: You can also click Remove All Website Data to completely clear the browser's cookies.


Select the websites for which you want to remove cookies, and then click Remove.

Click Done.


Safari on iOS


Open the Settings application.

Tap Safari.

Tap Clear Cache.


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