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Author: Lindsay LaBella

Clear Cache and Cookies from a browser using keyboard shortcuts

by Lindsay LaBella

12/22/2022

3:06 pm

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The specific keyboard shortcuts for clearing cache and cookies will depend on the web browser you are using. Here are the keyboard shortcuts for clearing cache and cookies in some common web browsers:

  • Google Chrome:
    • Clear cache: Press Ctrl + Shift + Del (Windows) or Command + Shift + Del (Mac).
    • Clear cookies: In the Clear browsing data window that appears, select the “Cookies and other site data” option and click Clear data.
  • Mozilla Firefox:
    • Clear cache: Press Ctrl + Shift + Del (Windows) or Command + Shift + Del (Mac).
    • Clear cookies: In the Clear Recent History window that appears, select the “Cookies” option and click Clear Now.
  • Microsoft Edge:
    • Clear cache: Press Ctrl + Shift + Del (Windows) or Command + Shift + Del (Mac).
    • Clear cookies: In the Clear browsing data window that appears, select the “Cookies and other site data” option and click Clear now.
  • Safari:
    • Clear cache: Press Command + Shift + Delete (Mac).
    • Clear cookies: In the window that appears, select the “Cookies and other website data” option and click Remove now.

Note that clearing the cache and cookies will remove any stored website data, including login information and preferences. This can log you out of websites and reset your preferences.

 

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