In this article we will tell you how to clear the Safari browser cache
In this article, we will tell you how to clear the Safari browser cache on a computer and laptop in different ways, as well as how to clear temporary data on iPhone and iPad.
Cache and cookies are temporary files that speed up the loading process of websites. During normal loading, the browser looks for the server where the page files are located and displays them to the user. Searching for files takes some time. To speed up the display of already visited web resources, the device saves site data and, when entering it, takes information from its own memory.
Cache and cookies differ in the format of the stored information. The cache preserves the appearance of the site, and cookies are responsible for personal data. Cookies are not only authorization information, but also the language, currency, and page scale that the user has chosen.
Despite the benefits of using temporary data, there are times when it needs to be cleared:
when the temporary data memory is full. Lack of memory can affect the operation of the browser or completely break it;
when errors 400, 404, 500, 502 occur.
There are several ways to clear the Safari cache:
in the browser settings,
using hotkeys,
on each individual site.
Complete clearing of browser cache and cookies
If you want to completely delete all temporary data (cache, cookies, history of visited sites, downloads):
In the window that appears, select the period for which you want to clear data. Click Clear the history:
Done, all temporary files will be deleted. After such cleaning, you will need to enter all passwords again.
How to clear browser cache on MacBook
Without cookies, temporary files are deleted in the browser in the "Development" section. Many people do not have this section added to their browser menu, so you need to enable it first. If you have it, skip straight to step 3.
In the top menu of the browser, click on “Safari” and select Settings:
In the top menu, select the “Add-ons” block and check the checkbox Show Develop menu in menu bar:
After this, go to the “Development” block that appears. Click on a line Clear caches:
Done, clearing cache on macbook will begin. When the system completes the task, there will be no notifications.
Safari hotkeys: clear cache
If you don't want to navigate between browser tabs, you can use hotkeys. Clear temporary data on Mac computers in a couple of clicks. Press the keyboard shortcut option+command+e (⌥⌘e).
How to clear the cache of one site
Sometimes, for example to resolve a 400 error, you only need to clear temporary data on one site. For this:
Go to the site where you want to clear the cache.
Hold shift and click on refresh button:
How to Clear Safari Cache on iPhone and iPad
Go to Settings devices.
Click on a line Safari:
Click Clear history and data:
Done, you have cleared the cache on your iPhone and iPad.
Clear temporary data regularly, otherwise it may disrupt the Safari browser and you will need serious technical assistance in fixing your device.
Done, all temporary files will be deleted. After such cleaning, you will need to enter all passwords again.
Done, clearing cache on macbook will begin. When the system completes the task, there will be no notifications.
