# How to clear browser cache and cookies

## Introduction

This how-to guide helps you delete browser cache and cookies when a web page in your browser (e.g., Edge or Google Chrome) is not working as expected. In some cases, clearing your browser cache and cookies may resolve the issue.

If you want to know more, read about cache and cookie management on [the cache and cookies management page from Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learning-center/how-to-manage-and-clear-your-cache-and-cookies?form=MA13I2).

## Clear browser cache and cookies

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The steps below apply to **Microsoft Edge**. If you are using **Google Chrome**, replace the URL in step 3 with the following: `chrome://settings/clearBrowserData`.

1. Open **Edge**.
2. Close the browser tab that is not working as expected.
3. Either press **Ctrl** \+ **Shift** \+ **Delete** simultaneously on your keyboard, or  
paste the URL `edge://settings/clearBrowserData` into your address bar and press **Enter**.

4. Change **Time range** to **All time**.
5. Make sure **Cookies and other site data** and **Cached images and files** are selected.
6. Click Clear now.

7. Check if the problem is resolved.

Updated on 2026-07-03