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These instructions list the process for clearing cache and cookies for the most common used web browsers. This process is often done to troubleshoot browser performance issues due to cache/cookies.




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Safari:

Step

1Click on the Safari menu and select Preferences.

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2Select the Manage Website Data... button from the Privacy tab.

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3Click the blue Remove Now button.

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4Click on the Safari menu and select Preferences.

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5Check the Show Develop menu in menu bar check box in the Advanced tab.

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6Click on the Develop menu and select Empty Caches.

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Chrome:

StepWhat to doWhat it looks like
1Click on the three dots on the top right of the browser window.

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2Click on More Tools and select Clear Browsing Data... from the pop-out menu.

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Open the Basic tab and select All Time from the drop-down menu.

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Make sure the following check boxes are selected and then click the blue Clear data button.

  • Cookies and other site data
  • Cached images and files check boxes are clicked and select Clear data.

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Firefox:

Step

1Click on the three lines on the top right of the browser window.

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2Click on Preferences (Mac) or Options (PC).
3Click on the Privacy & Security tab on the left side of the window.

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4Click on the Clear Data... button under the Cookies and Site Data header.

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  1. Make sure the check boxes (related to Cookies & Cache) are selected.
  2. Click the Clear button.

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6Click the blue Clear Now button.

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Internet Explorer:

Step

1Click on the gear icon on the top right of the browser and select Internet options.

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2Click on the Delete button.

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Make sure the following two check boxes are selected and click the Delete button:

  • Temporary Internet files and website files.
  • Cookies and website data.

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4Click Apply.

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Edge:

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1Click on the three dots on the top right of the browser window and select Settings.

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