How to Clear Cache, Cookies, and Site Data in Safari

Cache: 

Stores temporary files like images and scripts from websites you visit

• Clearing cache helps load updated content and frees up space.

Cookies and Site Data:

Saves your login info, preferences, and session data.

• Clearing the logs you out of most sites can fix login or display issues.

Browsing History (optional):

Keeps track of websites you’ve visited.

• Clearing it removes that record from Safari.

Steps to Clear Cache in Safari:

This method will clear just the cache, leaving cookies and the browser history in place.

1. Open Safari.
2. Click on Safari in menu bar at top of screen and select Settings/Preferences (depending on the version of macOS you are running).
3. Click on the Advanced tab.
4. Check the box beside Show Develop Menu in Menu Bar or Show features for web developers.
5. Now there will be a new Develop tab in the menu at the top of your screen. Click on this.
6. Click on Empty Caches.

Steps to Clear Cookies & Cache in Safari:

This method clears both cache and cookies, which will sign you out of most websites. If the method above does not fix the website issues, try this next.

1. Open Safari
2. Click on Safari in the menu at the top of the screen.
3. Click on Settings or Preferences (depending on the version of macOS you are running).
4. Go to the Privacy tab.
5. Click on Manage Website Data.
6. Choose Remove All or select websites individually to remove.