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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. Please note that saving your passwords in Browser cache is not a good practice and if you do, please remember not to check password box. For some browsers, this information/check box selection is included in the Advanced tab.

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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. Click the Advanced tab.

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

  8. 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. On your computer, open Firefox.

  2. At the top right, click three horizontal lines.

  3. Select Settings

  4. Select Privacy and Security

  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. On your computer, open Microsoft Edge.

  2. At the top right, click three dots.

  3. Select Settings

  4. Select Privacy, search, and services.

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

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

  7. Click Clear Now.

  8. Close Microsoft Edge to apply your changes.

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Steps to clear history in Safari for macOS:

  1. On your computer, open Safari.

  2. Click on Safari.

  3. Select Preferences

  4. Select Privacy.

  5. Click on Manage Website Data.

  6. Select the websites and click Remove / Remove All.

  7. Click Remove Now to confirm.

  8. Close Safari to apply your changes.

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