How to clear browser cache

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If you're experiencing issues with web-based university systems—such as pages not loading properly, displaying outdated content, or behaving inconsistently—clearing your browser cache is a simple, effective first step in troubleshooting.

Below, we provide step-by-step instructions for clearing the cache on a variety of commonly used browsers and devices.

Please note: Clearing your cache will remove temporary files, including cookies, browsing history, and saved passwords. We recommend performing this step only when necessary.

Clearing Browser Cache on Desktop Computers

Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the upper right corner.

  2. Select More tools > Clear browsing data.

  3. Choose your preferred time range and select the types of data to remove.

  4. Click Clear data.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and click the three-line menu in the upper right corner.

  2. Select Settings > Privacy & Security.

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

  4. Choose the types of data to remove, then click Clear.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu in the upper right corner.

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

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

  4. Select your data and click Clear now.

Safari (macOS)

  1. Open Safari and click Safari in the top menu bar.

  2. Select Clear History.

  3. Choose a time range and click Clear History.

Clearing Browser Cache on Mobile Devices

Chrome (Android)

  1. Open Chrome and tap the three-dot menu.

  2. Select 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 to Safari and tap it.

  3. Tap Clear History and Website Data.

  4. Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data.

Other Popular Browsers

Opera (Desktop)

  1. Open Opera and click the three-line menu.

  2. Select Settings > Privacy & security > Clear browsing data.

  3. Choose a time range and the data to remove.

  4. Click Clear data.

Brave (Desktop)

  1. Open Brave and click the three-line menu.

  2. Select History > Clear browsing data.

  3. Choose your settings and click Clear browsing data.

Conclusion

Clearing your browser cache can resolve many issues and improve performance when accessing university systems. If you continue to experience problems after following these steps, please don’t hesitate to contact the Technology Services Service Desk.

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