How To Clear Cache and Cookies on Your Device?

2 min. readlast update: 01.06.2025

Over time, the web browser on your PC, smartphone, or tablet accumulates cached files and cookies. This can lead to slower performance, incorrect display of web pages, or even technical malfunctions. By clearing your cache and cookies, you can improve page speed and make your browsing experience more enjoyable.


Procedure for PC (Google Chrome):

  1. Open the Chrome browser.

    Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner to open the menu.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Scroll to the Privacy and security section.

  4. Click Clear browsing data.

  5. Select the time period for which you want to delete the data (for example, "All time").

  6. Select the "Cookies and other site data " and "Cached images and files" checkboxes.

  7. Click Clear data.

After that, your PC browser should be faster and more stable.

Procedure for Android (Google Chrome):

  1. Open the Chrome app on your Android phone or tablet.

  2. Tap the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the app window.

  3. Select History.

  4. Click Clear browsing data.

  5. Select the period for which you want to delete the data, and check the boxes next to "Cookies and site data " and "Cached images and files".

  6. Click Clear data.

Now your Android device will load pages faster and without any errors.

Procedure for iPhone (Safari):

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.

  2. Scroll down and tap Safari.

  3. Select Clear History and Website Data.

  4. Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data.

After clearing the cache and cookies in Safari, your iPhone will run smoother and problems with websites not displaying correctly will usually disappear.

Tips and tricks:

  • Regularity: Clear your cache and cookies every few weeks to maintain optimal performance.
  • Automation: In some browsers, you can set your browser to automatically delete data when you close the program.
  • Saving passwords: Keep in mind that clearing cookies may log you out of some websites. Make sure you remember or save your passwords.

 

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