Cookies and cache help websites load faster and remember your settings. Over time, this information can build up and cause problems, such as pages not displaying properly.
Clearing cookies and cache can help fix common browsing issues. It removes stored data that may be outdated or no longer needed.
Find out how to clear cookies and cache in the most popular web browsers:
Chrome
On a Windows or Mac computer
- Open Chrome
- Select the three dots in the top‑right corner of the browser.
- Select Clear browsing data.
- Choose the time range.
- Select Cookies and other site data and any other data you want to remove, such as Cached images and files.
- Select Clear data.
On an Android device
- Open Chrome and tap the three dots in the top‑right corner.
- Select Clear browsing data.
- Choose the time range and select Clear data to confirm.
On an iPad or iPhone
- Open Chrome and tap the three dots in the bottom‑right corner.
- Select Clear browsing data.
- Choose the time range.
- Select Cookies, site data and any other items you want to remove.
- Tap Clear browsing data.
Safari
On a Mac computer (macOS)
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Open Safari.
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Select Safari from the top menu, then select Settings.
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Select the Privacy tab.
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Select Manage Website Data.
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Select Remove All.
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Select Remove Now to confirm.
Safari on an iPhone or iPad
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Open Settings on your device.
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Scroll down and select Safari.
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Scroll down and select Advanced.
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Select Website Data.
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Select Remove All Website Data.
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Select Remove Now to confirm.
Microsoft Edge
On a Windows or Mac computer
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Select the three dots in the top‑right corner.
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Select Settings.
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Select Privacy, search and services.
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Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear.
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Choose the time range.
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Select Cookies and other site data and any other data you want to remove.
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Select Clear now.
On an Android or iPhone (iOS)
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Tap the menu (three lines on Android or three dots on iPhone)
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Select Settings, then Privacy and security.
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Select Clear browsing data.
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Choose the time range and the data you want to remove, including Cookies and other site data.
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Tap Clear data (Android) or Clear now (iPhone) to confirm.
Firefox
On a Windows or Mac computer
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Open Firefox.
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Select the menu (three lines) in the top‑right corner.
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Select Settings, then Privacy & Security.
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Scroll down to Cookies and Site Data.
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Select Clear Data.
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Select Cookies and Site Data and any other data you want to remove, such as Cached web content.
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Select Clear, then Clear Now to confirm.
On an Android device
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Open Firefox.
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Tap the three dots in the top‑right corner.
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Select Settings.
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Scroll down and select Delete browsing data.
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Select Cookies and site data, Cached images and files, and any other data you want to remove.
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Tap Delete browsing data.
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Tap Delete to confirm.
On an iPhone or iPad
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Open Firefox.
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Tap the menu (three horizontal lines).
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Select Settings.
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Scroll to Privacy and select Data Management.
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Turn on Cookies and any other data you want to remove.
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Tap Clear Private Data.
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Tap OK to confirm.
