{"id":477484,"date":"2022-07-24T22:00:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T19:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-clear-the-cache-in-microsoft-edge\/"},"modified":"2022-07-24T22:00:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T19:00:44","slug":"how-to-clear-the-cache-in-microsoft-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clear-the-cache-in-microsoft-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Clear the Cache in Microsoft Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a294bd65259f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a294bd65259f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clear-the-cache-in-microsoft-edge\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Clear_the_Cache_in_Microsoft_Edge%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Clear the Cache in Microsoft Edge&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clear-the-cache-in-microsoft-edge\/#Delete_Microsoft_Edges_Cache_on_Desktop\" >Delete Microsoft Edge\u2019s Cache on Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clear-the-cache-in-microsoft-edge\/#Remove_Microsoft_Edges_Cache_on_Mobile\" >Remove Microsoft Edge\u2019s Cache on Mobile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Clear_the_Cache_in_Microsoft_Edge%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Clear the Cache in Microsoft Edge&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-732441\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/edge_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Edge Logo on faded blue and green background hero.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to fix specific website issues or resolve other problems with your browser, it\u2019s easy to clear Microsoft Edge\u2019s cache on your desktop and mobile devices. You can also get the browser to automatically delete your cache on each exit. We\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to clearing the cache, you can delete other browsing data as well, such as site history and cookies. We\u2019ll cover how to do this in the guide below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Clear Edge Browsing Data With a Keyboard Shortcut<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_Microsoft_Edges_Cache_on_Desktop\"><\/span>Delete Microsoft Edge\u2019s Cache on Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a desktop, start by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/687672\/how-to-open-microsoft-edge-using-command-prompt-on-windows-10\/\">launching Edge on your machine. When Edge opens, in the top-right corner, click the three dots and choose \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-818366\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-edge-desktop-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Settings&quot; in the menu.\" width=\"520\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cSettings,\u201d from the left sidebar, select \u201cPrivacy, Search, and Services.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-818367\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-edge-desktop-privacy-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Privacy, Search, and Services.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"346\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the right pane, in the \u201cClear Browsing Data\u201d section, click \u201cChoose What to Clear.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-818368\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3-edge-desktop-clear-data.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Choose What to Clear.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"209\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A \u201cClear Browsing Data\u201d box will open. Here, you\u2019ll see a list of items that you can remove from your browser.<\/p>\n<p>First, click the \u201cTime Range\u201d drop-down menu and choose the time period for which you want to clear the cache. Then, enable the \u201cCached Images and Files\u201d option. Feel free to tick-mark other options as well if you want to clear them.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, at the bottom of the box, click \u201cClear Now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-818369\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/4-edge-desktop-clear-cache.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Without prompts, Edge will clear your cache and any other selected items.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like Edge to automatically delete your cache each time you quit the browser, then on the \u201cPrivacy, Search, and Services\u201d page, select \u201cChoose What to Clear Every Time You Close the Browser.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-818370\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/5-edge-desktop-automatically-clear-data.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"213\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the page that opens, enable the items that you want Edge to clear.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-818371\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/6-edge-desktop-automatically-delete-items.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select items to automatically clear.\" width=\"650\" height=\"282\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s how you get rid of Edge\u2019s cache to fix issues and speed up the browser a bit.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_Microsoft_Edges_Cache_on_Mobile\"><\/span>Remove Microsoft Edge\u2019s Cache on Mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To delete the cache on mobile, first, launch <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/756987\/why-i-use-microsoft-edge-on-android\/\">Edge on your phone. Then, in Edge\u2019s bottom bar, tap the three dots and choose \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-818373\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/8-edge-mobile-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Settings.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"407\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cSettings,\u201d select \u201cPrivacy and Security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-818374\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/9-edge-mobile-privacy-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Privacy and Security.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"489\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cPrivacy and Security,\u201d choose \u201cClear Browsing Data.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-818375 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/10-edge-mobile-clear-browsing-data.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Clear Browsing Data.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"411\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cClear Browsing Data\u201d page, tap the \u201cTime Range\u201d drop-down menu and select the time period for which you want to delete the cache. Then, activate the \u201cCached Images and Files\u201d option. Feel free to select any other items on the list to delete them.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re done, tap the \u201cClear Data\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-818376\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/11-edge-mobile-clear-cache.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose the items to clear and tap &quot;Clear Data.&quot;\" width=\"278\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Edge will clear the cache and any other selected items.<\/p>\n<p>To make Edge automatically delete your browsing data when you exit the browser, then on the \u201cClear Browsing Data\u201d screen, toggle on the \u201cClear Browsing Data Upon Exit\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-818377\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/12-edge-mobile-automatically-clear-data.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enable &quot;Clear Browsing Data Upon Exit.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"440\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a cache-free experience with Microsoft Edge on your devices!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>On a related note, consider clearing the cache in Chrome, Firefox, Windows 10, and even Windows 11 as well. 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