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How to Clear Your Web Browser Cache/Cookies

As you go to websites, your computer will store data in cache and cookies. The web cache is basic website data (website logo, icons, etc.) , while cookies are used to track and store your preferences, passwords, etc. When you visit a website, your web browser is downloading and storing dozens, even hundreds of pieces of data in a cache to speed up this process for future visits.

If a website makes any updates to one of these files that have been cached, your web browser may use the older cached file instead of the most recently downloaded file. If there are any issues when viewing or using a website, it can help to clear the web browser's cache so it can download the latest data.

We have provided the instructions for the most popular web browsers below. If the steps do not match, you may be using an outdated version of the web browser.

What Web Browser Am I Using?

If you are unsure of what web browser you are using, you can use the following chart that shows the icon of the most common web browsers.

Please Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer is no longer supported as Microsoft has retired Internet Explorer. Please use Microsoft's new offering, Edge, or an alternative web browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc.

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How to Clear Your Cache/Cookies

Google Chrome

Clearing All Browsing Data

  1. Click the 3 dots to open the Chrome menu at the top-right of the web browser.
  2. Click Clear Browsing Data from the list. A window/tab will open for Chrome settings with a series of options. You can also press CTRL + SHIFT + DELETE to go straight to this menu while using Chrome.
  3. Above the options, use the "Time range" drop-down menu to select All time to ensure no previously cached data will remain.
  4. There will be a variety of opens with checkboxes. Use the checkbox(es) for the following options:
    • Browsing history
    • Cookies and other site data
    • Cached images and files
  5. Click Clear Data. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Clear Browsing Data for Specific Module(s)

  1. Click the 3 dots to open the Chrome menu at the top-right of the web browser and click Settings.
  2. Click Privacy and Security on the left-hand side.
  3. Click Site Settings towards the middle of your browser.
  4. Click View permissions and data stored across sites.
  5. Search for the module that you are deleting web data for (exaktime, birddoghr, infinityhr, etc.)
  6. Click the trash can Trash_Can_Icon_-_01.png icon towards the right of the website entry. You may see a warning. Click Clear to confirm.
  7. Exit/quit all of your browser windows and re-open your browser. 
Edge (Chromium)

Clearing All Browsing Data

  1. Click the 3 dots to open the Chrome menu at the top-right of the web browser and click Settings.
  2. Click Privacy, search, and services from the left-hand side.
  3. Under the "Clear browsing data" section, click Choose what to clear. You can also press CTRL + SHIFT + DELETE to go straight to this menu while using Chrome.
  4. Above the options, use the "Time range" drop-down menu to select All time to ensure no previously cached data will remain.
  5. There will be a variety of opens with checkboxes. Use the checkbox(es) for the following options:
    • Browsing history
    • Cookies and other site data
    • Cached images and files
  6. Click Clear now. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Clear Browsing Data for Specific Module(s)

  1. Click the 3 dots to open the Chrome menu at the top-right of the web browser and click Settings.
  2. Click Cookies and site permissions from the left-hand side.
  3. Click Manage and delete cookies and site data. You may need to scroll up to see this option.
  4. Click See all cookies and site data.
  5. Search for the module that you are deleting web data for (exaktime, birddoghr, infinityhr, etc.)
  6. Click the arrow icon on the right of a web page entry to show all related web page entries. Click the trash can Trash_Can_Icon_-_01.png icon. 
  7. Exit/quit all of your browser windows and re-open your browser. 
Mozilla Firefox

Clearing All Browsing Data

  1. Click the button in the top right of Firefox to open the menu and click History.
  2. Click Clear recent history.... You can also press CTRL + SHIFT + DELETE to go straight to this menu while using Chrome.
  3. Use the "Time range to clear" drop-down menu and select Everything to ensure no previously cached data will remain.
  4. Under the "History" section,  select which elements of the history to clear
    • Browsing & download history
    • Cookies
    • Cache
  5. Click OK. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Clear Browsing Data for Specific Module(s)

  1. Click the button in the top right of Firefox to open the menu and click Settings.
  2. Click Privacy & Security on the left-hand side.
  3. Look for and click Manage Data on the right-hand side under the "Cookies and Site Data" section.
  4. Search for the module that you are deleting web data for (exaktime, birddoghr, infinityhr, etc.)
  5. Click Remove all Shown to delete all data for the websites listed. If only specific website data should be selected, select the appropriate websites and click Remove Selected.
  6. Click Save Changes. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Safari
  1. In the top menu bar, go to History and click Clear History.
  2. Select the longest time frame and then click Clear History. Selecting the longest time frame should hopefully ensure no previously cached data will remain.
  3. Go to Safari in the top menu bar and click Quit Safari or press Command-Q to exit the browser completely.
Microsoft Edge (Pre-Chromium)
  1. In the top right, click the Hub icon (looks like star with three horizontal lines).
  2. Click the History icon (looks like a clock), and then click Clear all history.
  3. Select Browsing history, then Cookies and saved website data, and then Cached data and files. Click Clear.
  4. After the "All Clear!" message appears, exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
  1. Click the Gear icon in the top-right, go to Safety, and click Delete browsing history....
  2. Deselect Preserve Favorites website data and use the checkboxes for:
    • Temporary Internet files and website files
    • Cookies or Cookies and website data
    • History
  3. Click Delete. You will see a confirmation at the bottom of the window when the process is complete.
  4. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Opera

Clearing All Browsing Data

  1. Click the Opera icon towards the top-left to show a menu and click Settings.

  2. Click Clear Browsing Data. You can also press CTRL + SHIFT + DELETE to go straight to this menu while using Chrome.
  3. Above the options, use the "Time range" drop-down menu and select All time to ensure no previously cached data will remain.
  4. There will be a variety of opens with checkboxes. Use the checkbox(es) for the following options:
    • Browsing history
    • Cookies and other site data
    • Cached images and files
  5. Click Clear Data. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Clear Browsing Data for Specific Module(s)

  1. Click the Opera icon to show a menu and click Settings.
  2. Click Cookies and other site data towards the middle of your browser.
  3. Click See all site data and permissions.
  4. Search for the module that you are deleting web data for (exaktime, birddoghr, infinityhr, etc.)
  5. Click the trash can Trash_Can_Icon_-_01.png icon towards the right of the website entry. You may see a warning. Click Delete to confirm.
  6. Exit/quit all of your browser windows and re-open your browser. 
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