How to Clear Web Browser Cache and Cookies
The temporary Internet files and cookies, which make up the “browser cache," are what help the browser keep track of the information that is displayed on a web page. Normally they are updated each time a page is viewed, but from time to time, the folder is filled or the files themselves can become outdated or corrupt. Erasing these files will have no effect on other data stored on the computer. Before clearing the cache, make sure all other browser windows are closed except one. Once the cache has been cleared, the browser must be closed and restarted.
Note: Manually logging out of Blackboard or Brightspace rather than simply closing the browser when you are finished working can help prevent future cache issues.
Google Chrome
- In the top right corner of Chrome, click the More button:
.
- Click on More tools, then Clear browsing data.
- At the top of the pop-up window, click Advanced.
- Click on the option next to Time Range, and select All Time.
- Under the time range, ensure that only the following options are checked: Cookies and other site data and Cached Images and Files
- Click Clear data.
- Close all Chrome windows and tabs, and then reopen Chrome to complete these steps.
Mozilla Firefox 89+
- Click the menu button:
, and select Settings.
- Select the Privacy & Security option from the list on the left.
- Find the Cookies and Site Data section, and click the 'Clear Data...' button.
- Ensure that both Cookies and Site Data and Cached Web Content are both checked.
- Click the blue Clear button.
- Close all Firefox windows and tabs, and then reopen Firefox to complete these steps.
Safari
- Open Safari.
- Click Safari in the top-left menu bar, and then select Settings.
- Click Privacy.
- Click Manage Website Data.
- Click Remove All, then click Remove Now
- Close Safari, and then reopen Safari to complete these steps.
Microsoft Edge
- Click on the Settings and more button ( ... ) in the upper right corner.
- Click Settings.
- Press the Ctrl + Shift + Delete keys together to bring up the window to clear your browser cache.
- Ensure the Time Range is set to All time, and that only Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files are checked.
- Click Clear Now.
- Close Edge, and then reopen Edge to complete these steps.
Internet Explorer
IE Support has been phased out by Microsoft. As a result its use is not supported by Brightspace.