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To clear the cache on Microsoft Edge, open
edge://settings/privacy,
click
Choose what to clear,
select the
Cached images and files
and
Cookies and other site data
options and any other browsing data to delete, and click
Clear now
to clear the browser cache.
This post will show you how to erase the cache, cookies, and other data (passwords, history, etc.) from Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 or 10. In order to make pages load more quickly the next time you visit them, Microsoft Edge collects and saves information from websites, including files and images known as cache data, cookies (small files that carry information specific to a site), and other information.
The only drawback is that cookies and data caching over time might lead to problems that might make it impossible for websites to load properly in Microsoft Edge. For example, a website may appear broken when you first access it, but this isn’t a sign of a site issue. Rather, the browser is attempting to use cached data to load the website. To resolve this and other issues, you can immediately erase the cache and other data.
The procedures for clearing Microsoft Edge’s cache and cookies are covered in this guide.
Clear cache and cookies on Microsoft Edge
Use these procedures to clear the cache and cookies in Microsoft Edge:
On Windows 11, open Microsoft Edge.
Choose the Settings option after clicking the Settings and More (ellipsis) button in the upper-right corner.
Select Search, Services, and Privacy.
To remove the cache, click the “Choose what to clear” box under the “Clear browsing data” section.
To choose the All time option (which is advised), use the Time range drop-down menu.
To empty the Microsoft Edge cache, select the Cache images and files option.
To remove the cookies from Microsoft Edge, check the Cookies and other site data options.
(Optional) Verify whether any additional cache data, such as browsing and download histories, autofill data, site permissions, and Media Foundation data, needs to be cleared from Microsoft Edge.
Select the “Clear now” option.
When you finish the steps, the browser’s cache will be cleared, and the files and graphics will reload when you visit the page. Websites will take longer to load after deleting the cache since the browser will need to cache the data again. You will have to log in to the various services again if you also chose to delete the cookies.