How to Clear Cache and Cookies on Microsoft Edge

Cache and cookies play important roles in web browsing, with cache storing local website data and cookies remembering your preferences. While it's generally not recommended to clear them frequently, doing so can sometimes resolve unexpected website issues. This guide will walk you through the process of clearing cache and cookies in Microsoft Edge.

Clear cache on Microsoft Edge

Clearing the cache in Microsoft Edge is a straightforward process. Here's how to do it:

1. Click the ellipsis (…) icon in the top-right corner of Edge.
2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

3. In the left sidebar, click on "Privacy, search, and services".

4. Scroll down to the "Clear browsing data" section and click "Choose what to clear".

5. In the dialog box, select your desired time range from the dropdown menu.
6. Check the box next to "Cached images and files".
7. Click the "Clear now" button.

Automatically clear cache on exit

For a more hands-off approach, you can set Microsoft Edge to automatically clear the cache when you close the browser:

1. Follow steps 1-3 from the previous section to reach the "Privacy, search, and services" page.
2. In the "Clear browsing data" section, click "Choose what to clear every time you close the browser".

3. Toggle the switch to "On" and check the box next to "Cached images and files".

4. To exclude specific websites from automatic clearing, click the "Add" button under "Sites you never want to clear data for when closing the browser" and enter the website address.

Clear cookies on Microsoft Edge

You can clear cookies for all websites or just specific ones in Microsoft Edge. Here's how:

Clear cookies for all websites

1. Click the ellipsis icon and select "Settings".
2. In the left sidebar, click "Cookies and site permissions".

3. Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data".

4. Click "See all cookies and site data".
5. Click the "Remove all" button to delete all cookies.

Clear cookies for specific websites

1. Follow steps 1-4 from the previous section to see all cookies and site data in Edge.
2. Use the search bar or scroll to find the desired website.
3. Click on the website name to expand its details.

4. Click the trash icon next to each cookie to delete it.

Clear cookies for the current website

1. Click the lock icon in the address bar of the website you're visiting.
2. Click "Cookies".

3. Select a cookie category and click "Remove" to delete those cookies.

By following these methods, you can effectively manage cache and cookies in Microsoft Edge, potentially resolving website issues and enhancing your browsing experience.