- Clearing cache in Microsoft Edge will erase temporary internet files stored on your device. Don’t worry, this will not remove important data such as downloads, passwords, or sign-in data.
- On Windows/Mac, go to Edge Settings > Privacy , and you can choose the types of browsing data you want to delete.
- On Android/iPhone, go to Edge Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data to clear cache and junk files.
Clear Microsoft Edge Cache and Cookies in Windows and Mac
Here are all the ways to clear your Microsoft Edge cache and cookies on Windows and Mac.
Method 1: Visit Settings to Clear Browser Cache in Edge
Step 1: On Windows, click the three-dot icon at the upper-right corner to open the Edge menu > click on Settings .
On a Mac, click on Microsoft Edge at the top and select Settings .
Step 2: Click the side tab labeled Privacy and services .
Step 3: Scroll down to the section labeled Clear Browsing Data, and click on the Choose What to Clear button next to Clear browsing data now.
Step 4: Use the drop-down menu underneath the Time Range and select the time duration .
Step 5: Check the boxes next to Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
Tip: You can also choose to clear other forms of data, such as browsing and download history, that might compromise privacy.
Step 6: Click the button labeled Clear Now .
Method 2: Automatically Clear Cache in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge can automatically delete any accumulated cookies and cache each time you exit it.
Step 1: Open the Edge menu and click on Settings . Click the side tab labeled Privacy and services .
Step 2: Scroll down to the section labeled Clear Browsing Data and click on Choose what to clear every time you close the browser .
Step 3: Turn on the toggle for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. Also, turn on the toggles for any other form of data you want Microsoft Edge to delete automatically.
Method 3: Clear Individual Site Data on Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge also allows you to delete cookies and cache for a single site. This helps you deal with any security or performance-related issues for that site.
Step 1: Open the Edge menu and click on Settings . Click the side tab labeled Site permissions .
Step 2: Click Cookies and site data underneath Site permissions. In the next screen, click the option labeled See all cookies and site data .
Step 3: Next, use the search bar at the top-right corner to find the site you want to delete cookies and cache.
Step 4: Click the trash can-shaped icon next to each search result (certain sites may appear more than once) to delete the cookies and cache related to the site.
Clear Microsoft Edge Cache on iPhone and Android
Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge and tap on the hamburger icon in the bottom right corner. Tap on Settings .
Step 2: Now, tap on Privacy and security .
Step 4: Tap on Clear browsing data . Check the boxes for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files .
Note: You can also choose to clear other forms of data, such as browsing and download history, which can compromise privacy.
Step 5: Tap on Time Range and select the time range you want to delete. Now, go back and tap on Clear now .
