🧹 How to Clear Your Browser Cache

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⚠️ Before You Begin

Clearing your cache will remove:

  • Temporary files

  • Cookies

  • Browsing history

  • Saved passwords

πŸ‘‰ Only do this if you're experiencing issues.

πŸ’» On Desktop Computers

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three-dot menu (top right).

  2. Go to More tools > Clear browsing data.

  3. Choose a time range (e.g., "Last 7 days" or "All time").

  4. Check the boxes for Cached images and files (and others if needed).

  5. Click Clear data.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the three-line menu (top right).

  2. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.

  3. Under Cookies and Site Data, click Clear Data.

  4. Choose what to clear, then click Clear.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three-dot menu (top right).

  2. Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services.

  3. Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.

  4. Select your items, then click Clear now.

Safari (macOS)

  1. In the top menu, click Safari > Clear History.

  2. Choose a time range.

  3. Click Clear History.

πŸ“± On Mobile Devices

Chrome (Android)

  1. Tap the three-dot menu.

  2. Go to History > Clear browsing data.

  3. Choose a time range and data types.

  4. Tap Clear data.

Safari (iOS)

  1. Open the Settings app.

  2. Scroll down and tap Safari.

  3. Tap Clear History and Website Data.

  4. Tap Clear History and Data to confirm.

🌐 Other Popular Browsers

Opera (Desktop)

  1. Click the three-line menu.

  2. Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Clear browsing data.

  3. Select a time range and data types.

  4. Click Clear data.

Brave (Desktop)

  1. Click the three-line menu.

  2. Go to History > Clear browsing data.

  3. Choose your settings, then click Clear browsing data.

βœ… Still Having Trouble?

Clearing your cache can fix most display or access issues. If problems persist, contact the Technology Services Service Desk for support.

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