--- title: How to clear your web browser cache description: Web browsers cache a lot of data - they can store cookies, pages, images, even DNS data locally on your device. Clearing everything out is the surest way to eliminate browser-related issues when trying to solve problems with logging in, seeing stale pages, or page not found errors. --- [Skip to content](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/how-to-clear-your-web-browser-cache#main-content) English - United Kingdom Show submenu for translations [More support](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/kb-tickets/new) [Support Portal](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/support-portal) [![Blake Mark Digital Logo](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%205.png?width=200&height=57&name=Asset%205.png)](https://blakemarkproductions.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English - United Kingdom Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/kb-tickets/new) - [Support Portal](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/support-portal) - [Contact Support](https://help.blakemarkproductions.com/support-portal) [Contact Support](https://help.blakemarkproductions.com/support-portal) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/) 2. [Web Hosting](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/web-hosting) # How to clear your web browser cache Web browsers cache a lot of data - they can store cookies, pages, images, even DNS data locally on your device. Clearing everything out is the surest way to eliminate browser-related issues when trying to solve problems with logging in, seeing stale pages, or page not found errors. Here is how you reset the temporary/cached data for the most common browsers. #### Edge (PC) 1. Click on the **three dots icon** to open the options menu, then click **Settings** [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561538354469/edge-cache-1.png)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561538354469/edge-cache-1.png) 2. Under the heading Clear browsing data, click the **Choose what to clear** button [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561538429717/edge-cache-2.jpg)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561538429717/edge-cache-2.jpg) 3. Ensure the **Cached data and files** box is ticked (you can select other options here too if you wish) and click the **Clear** button [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561538503175/edge-cache-3.jpg)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561538503175/edge-cache-3.jpg) 4. You'll see an **All Clear!** message once completed. #### Firefox (PC & Mac) 1. Click the **hamburger menu** item and then click **Options** (**Preferences** on a Mac) [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561539861239/firefox-cache-1.png)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561539861239/firefox-cache-1.png) 2. Click Privacy & Security from the left-hand menu [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561539891725/firefox-cache-2.jpg)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561539891725/firefox-cache-2.jpg) 3. Click the **Clear Data...** button [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561539921960/firefox-cache-3.jpg)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561539921960/firefox-cache-3.jpg) 4. Ensure the **Cached Web Content** box is ticked and click the **Clear** button [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561540039177/firefox-cache-4.jpg)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561540039177/firefox-cache-4.jpg) #### Chrome (PC) 1. Click the **menu icon**, followed by **More tools** and then **Clear browsing data...** [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561540229248/chrome-cache-1.png)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561540229248/chrome-cache-1.png) 2. From the Basic tab, set the Time Range to **All-time**, ensure the **Cached images and files** box is ticked and click the **Clear data** button [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561540324626/chrome-cache-2.jpg)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561540324626/chrome-cache-2.jpg) #### Chrome (Mac) 1. Click the **Chrome** menu item and then **Clear Browsing Data...** [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561545897133/chrome-mac-1.png)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561545897133/chrome-mac-1.png) 2. From the Basic tab, set the Time Range to **All-time**, ensure the **Cached images and files** box is ticked and click the **Clear data** button [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561540324626/chrome-cache-2.jpg)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561540324626/chrome-cache-2.jpg) #### Safari (Mac) 1. Click on the app **Safari** menu (Mac), click the **Preferences...** menu item. [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561546300622/safari-cache-1.png)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561546300622/safari-cache-1.png) 2. Click the **Advanced** tab and then tick the **Show Develop menu in menu bar** box [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561546368667/safari-cache-2.png)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561546368667/safari-cache-2.png) 3. Click **Develop** and select **Empty Caches** from the menu [![](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561546405288/safari-cache-3.png)](https://files.helpdocs.io/8nzbvyta9f/articles/dcqaefncj4/1561546405288/safari-cache-3.png)   ---   - [Getting Started](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/getting-started) - [Web Hosting](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/web-hosting#main-content) - [Elementor](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/web-hosting#elementor) - [WordPress](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/web-hosting#wordpress) - [Security](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/web-hosting#security) - [Email](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/email#main-content) - [Mail Clients](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/email#mail-clients) - [SpamExperts](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/email#spamexperts) - [MailChannels](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/email#mailchannels) - [Domains](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/domains#main-content) - [Domain Privacy](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/domains#domain-privacy) - [Billing](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/billing) - [cPanel](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/cpanel#main-content) - [JetBackup](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/cpanel#jetbackup) - [Softaculous](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/cpanel#softaculous) - [WordPress Glossary Terms](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/wordpress-glossary-terms#main-content) - [H](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/wordpress-glossary-terms#h) [![Blake Mark Digital Logo](https://help.blakemarkdigital.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%205.png?width=250&height=71&name=Asset%205.png "Blake Mark Digital Logo")](https://blakemarkdigital.co.uk/) Blake Mark Digital is a digital marketing agency supporting SMEs and non-profits with strategic branding, content, and campaigns that drive real results 124-128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX [support@blakemarkdigital.co.uk](mailto:support@blakemarkdigital.co.uk) +44 20 4578 9582 [mailto:support@blakemarkproductions.com](mailto:support@blakemarkproductions.com) Copyright © Blake Mark Productions Ltd