Clearing Browser History and Cache

Clear your browsing history and cache to improve browser performance, protect your privacy, or troubleshoot issues related to cached data.

23 steps
4 minutes

Google Chrome

Open **Chrome**. At the top right, click the **three vertical dots** (...).

Select **Delete browsing data...** from the drop-down menu.

Select how much history you want to delete. To clear everything *(recommended)*, select **All time**.

Ensure all **checkboxes** are selected.

Microsoft Edge

Click the **Delete data button**.

Open **Edge**. At the top right, click the **three dots** (...).

Click **Settings**.

Click **Privacy, search, and services**.

Click **Choose what to clear**.

From the drop-down menu, select how much history you want to delete. To clear everything, select **All time**.

Choose the types of data you want to clear. For example, you may want to remove browsing history and cookies but keep passwords and form fill data.

Click **Clear now**.

Mozilla Firefox

Open **Firefox**. At the top right, click the **three bars**.

Click **Library**.

Click **History**.

Click **Clear Recent History…**

From the drop-down menu, select how much history you want to delete. To clear everything, select **Everything**.

Choose the types of data you want to clear. For example, you may want to remove browsing history and cookies but keep active logins.

Click **Clear Now**.

Mobile Safari for iOS (iPad)

Open **Settings** and select **Safari**.

Scroll down and tap **Clear History and Website Data**.

Select how much history you want to delete. To clear everything, select **All history**.

Tap **Clear History**.