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When you are using web applications, it is very important that you clear the local cache and cookies stored on your computer from time to time for optimal performance. If you would like to know more, please refer to the bottom of this page tilted “ Importance of Clearing Cache and cookies on your PC”. Please follow the instructions below depending upon the type of web browser you are using.

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Steps to delete history in Google Chrome:

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.

  2. At the top right, click three dots.

  3. Select Settings

  4. Select Privacy and Security

  5. Click Clear Browsing Data

  6. Check boxes for Browsing History, Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. And then Click Clear Data

  7. If you are using a Windows computer, close and reopen Chrome to save your changes. If you are on an Apple computer, go to the Chrome menu in the top menu bar and select Quit for the changes to take effect.

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Steps to delete history in Firefox:

  1. Click on the Menu bar (represented by a three horizontal lines icon at the top-right corner).

  2. Select Settings from the drop down menu.

  3. On the menu to the left, select Privacy & Security.

  4. Search for Cookies and Site Data.

  5. Under the Cookies and Site Data option, click the Clear Data button.

  6. Check the boxes for Cookies and Site Data and Cached Web Content then click the Clear button.

  7. If you are using a Windows computer, close and reopen Firefox to save your changes. If you are on a Mac computer, go to the Firefox menu in the top menu bar and select 'Quit' for the changes to take effect.

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Steps to clear history in Microsoft Edge:

  1. Click the Tools menu (represented by three horizontal dots in the upper-right corner).

  2. Select Settings from the drop-down menu.

  3. On the left-side menu, click on Privacy, search, and services.

  4. In the Clear browsing data section, click on Choose what to clear.

  5. Choose Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.

  6. Click Clear Now.

  7. Close Microsoft Edge to apply your changes.

Steps to clear history in Safari for macOS:

Importance of Clearing Cache and cookies on your PC

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Fixing Browser Errors: Cached data can sometimes cause browser issues, leading to slow-loading websites, errors, or unresponsiveness. Clearing the cache can resolve these problems.

When clearing cookies:

Enhance Security: Deleting cookies prevents hackers from potentially accessing your browser sessions and stealing personal data.

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