Clearing your browser cache can help resolve many common browsing issues, including loading outdated webpage versions, display problems, or login issues. Follow the instructions below for your browser.
Google Chrome
Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
Select More tools > Clear browsing data.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows/Linux) or Command+Shift+Delete (Mac).
Make sure Cached images and files is checked.
Use the time range dropdown to select how far back you want to clear (e.g., "Last hour," "Last 24 hours," "All time").
Click Clear data.
Tip: For a hard refresh of the current page only, press Ctrl+F5 (Windows/Linux) or Command+Shift+R (Mac).
Mozilla Firefox
Click the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
Select History > Clear Recent History.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows/Linux) or Command+Shift+Delete (Mac).
Set the "Time range to clear" to your desired timeframe.
Make sure Cache is checked.
Click Clear Now.
Tip: For a hard refresh of the current page only, press Ctrl+F5 (Windows/Linux) or Command+Shift+R (Mac).
Microsoft Edge
Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
Select Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
Scroll down to the "Clear browsing data" section and click Choose what to clear.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+Delete.
Make sure Cached images and files is checked.
Select your desired time range.
Click Clear now.
Tip: For a hard refresh of the current page only, press Ctrl+F5 or hold Ctrl and click the refresh button.
Safari
Click Safari in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Select Preferences (or Settings in newer versions).
Go to the Advanced tab.
Check the box at the bottom that says Show Develop menu in menu bar.
Close Preferences.
Click Develop in the menu bar.
Select Empty Caches.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut: Option+Command+E.
Tip: For a hard refresh of the current page only, hold Shift and click the refresh button, or press Command+Option+R.
Opera
Click the Opera icon in the top-left corner of the browser window.
Select Settings (or Preferences on Mac).
Click Advanced in the sidebar, then Privacy & security.
Scroll down to the "Clear browsing data" section and click Clear browsing data.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows/Linux) or Command+Shift+Delete (Mac).
Make sure Cached images and files is checked.
Select your desired time range.
Click Clear data.
Tip: For a hard refresh of the current page only, press Ctrl+F5 (Windows/Linux) or Command+Shift+R (Mac).
Why Clear Your Cache?
Clearing your browser cache can help with:
Viewing the most up-to-date version of websites
Fixing display or formatting issues on websites
Resolving login problems
Addressing website functionality issues
Freeing up storage space on your device
Important: Clearing your cache will temporarily sign you out of most websites, and may delete saved form data. Your bookmarks, history, and saved passwords will remain intact if you only clear the cache (and not other browsing data).