Cookies, which are files created by websites that you’ve visited, and your browser’s cache, which helps pages load faster, make it easier for you to browse the web.
Clearing your browser’s cache and cookies means that website settings (like usernames and passwords) will be deleted and some sites might appear to be a little slower because all of the images have to be loaded again.
How to clear cache and cookies
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome.
- On your browser toolbar, click MoreMore Tools Clear Browsing Data.
- In the "Clear browsing data" box, click the checkboxes for Cookies and other sitedata and Cached images and files.
- Use the menu at the top to select the amount of data that you want to delete. Choose beginning of time to delete everything.
- Click Clear browsing data.
Other browsers
Review and follow the instructions provided by your browser:
Tip
If web pages aren’t displaying correctly, you can try using your browser’s incognito or “private browsing” mode to see if the problem is caused by something other than cache or cookies.
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