What Are Browser Cookies and Cache?

  • Cookies: Small files stored on your computer by websites you visit. They save information like login details, preferences, and session data, helping websites remember you for a better user experience.
  • Cache: Temporary storage of website data (like images, scripts, and layouts) on your computer. This helps websites load faster by reusing previously downloaded resources.


How Cookies and Cache Impact Internet Pages

  1. Improved Performance:

    • Cache speeds up page loading by storing reusable content.
    • Cookies personalize your experience, such as keeping you logged in or remembering your settings.

  2. Issues That Can Arise:

    • Outdated Content: Cached files may prevent websites from showing the latest version.
    • Corrupted Data: Cookies or cache files can become corrupted, leading to display errors or broken functionality.
    • Conflict with Updates: Changes to a website may not be reflected due to old cache or cookies.


How to clear Cookies & Cache?

When to Clear Cookies and Cache

Clearing cookies and cache can resolve:

  • Login problems.
  • Slow or inconsistent page loading.
  • Display errors on web pages.
  • Issues after a website update.


Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome and click the three dots in the top-right corner.
  2. Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data.
  3. Choose a time range (e.g., Last Hour, Last 7 Days, or All Time).
  4. Check Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
  5. Click Clear Data.


Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy & Security from the left menu.
  3. Under Cookies and Site Data, click Clear Data.
  4. Check Cookies and Site Data and Cached Web Content.
  5. Click Clear.


Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner and select Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy, Search, and Services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
  4. Select a time range, then check Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
  5. Click Clear Now.


Safari (Mac)

  1. Open Safari and go to Safari > Preferences in the menu bar.
  2. Navigate to the Privacy tab.
  3. Click Manage Website Data and select Remove All.
  4. Confirm by clicking Remove Now.


Safari (iOS)

  1. Go to Settings > Safari on your device.
  2. Scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data.
  3. Confirm by tapping Clear.

Troubleshooting After Clearing Cookies and Cache

  1. Reload the page and check if the issue is resolved.
  2. Ensure you log back into websites as clearing cookies may sign you out.
  3. If the problem persists, try accessing the site in Incognito/Private Browsing Mode to rule out other issues.