How cache & cookies work?

Modified on Thu, 02 Nov 2023 at 09:42 PM

Cookies are small files created by websites you visit. They store information to enhance your online experience, such as login details and preferences. Cookies help websites remember you and your choices.

Cache, on the other hand, is like a temporary storage area for web content. When you visit a website, parts of it (like images and scripts) are stored in your device's cache. This speeds up future visits because your browser can retrieve these resources locally instead of downloading them again from the web.


Clearing Cache and Cookies:

Google Chrome (Windows/Mac):

  1. Open Chrome.

  2. Click the three-dot menu icon.

  3. Select "More tools" > "Clear browsing data."

  4. Choose a time range or select "All time."

  5. Check "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files."

  6. Click "Clear data."

Google Chrome (Android):

  1. Open the Chrome app.

  2. Tap the three-dot menu icon.

  3. Go to "Settings" > "Privacy" > "Clear browsing data."

  4. Select "Cookies and site data."

  5. Tap "Clear data."

Google Chrome (iOS):

  1. Launch the Chrome app.

  2. Tap the three-dot menu icon.

  3. Go to "Settings" > "Privacy" > "Clear browsing data."

  4. Select "Cookies, site data."

  5. Tap "Clear browsing data" and then "Done."

Mozilla Firefox (Windows/Mac):

  1. Open Firefox.

  2. Click the menu icon (three lines).

  3. Go to "Privacy" > "Clear your recent history."

  4. Check "Cookies" and select your desired time range.

  5. Click "Clear now."

Mozilla Firefox (Android):

  1. Open the Firefox app.

  2. Tap the three-dot menu icon.

  3. Go to "Settings" > "Privacy."

  4. Tap "Clear private data."

  5. Check "Cookies & active logins."

  6. Tap "Clear data."

Mozilla Firefox (iOS):

  1. Open Firefox.

  2. Tap the menu icon (three lines).

  3. Go to "Settings."

  4. Scroll down to "Privacy" and tap "Clear private data."

  5. Select "Cookies."

  6. Tap "Clear private data."

Apple Safari (Windows/Mac):

  1. Open Safari.

  2. Click "Preferences" in the Safari menu.

  3. Go to "Privacy" > "Manage Website Data."

  4. Click "Remove all."

Apple Safari (iOS):

  1. Open the Settings menu.

  2. Scroll down and tap "Safari."

  3. Tap "Advanced" > "Website Data."

  4. Tap "Clear history and website data" to clear cookies.

These instructions should help you clear your cache and cookies on various browsers and devices.

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