How to Clear Cookies and Cache
Fix loading issues and improve performance by clearing your browser’s cookies and cache.
Introduction
Experiencing login problems, loading issues, or unexpected behavior on AutoDS? One of the most effective first steps is clearing your browser cookies and cache.
This article explains what cookies and cache are, why they can cause problems, and how to clear them on popular browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
After completing the steps, your browser will load the latest version of AutoDS and help resolve many common glitches.
Before clearing, make sure you remember your login credentials. You may be logged out of some sites.
Benefits
- Fixes login and dashboard issues
- Ensures your browser loads the latest AutoDS content
- Improves speed and performance
- Eliminates conflicts from outdated or corrupted stored files
Quick Jump
What are cookies and cache?
- Cookies are small files websites save to remember your preferences and login details.
- Cache stores website content like images or scripts to load faster next time.
Over time, stored cookies and cache can become outdated or corrupted, leading to:
- Login failures
- Pages not loading correctly
- Buttons or features not responding
Clearing them resets your browser and forces it to load fresh data from AutoDS.
Step-by-step: Google Chrome
- Click the three dots in the top-right corner of your Chrome browser and select History.
- Click on the 3rd option: Delete browsing data.
- In the "Delete browsing data" window, select the Time range (e.g., "Last 24 hours" or "All time") and make sure to check the boxes for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
- Click Delete data.
🎦 For a visual guide, you can watch this tutorial: Clear Cache and Cookies in Google Chrome
Additional Tips
- For more detailed instructions, refer to Google's Help Center on clearing cache and cookies.
- Consider using the Cookie Remover Chrome extension to quickly remove cookies from the site you're visiting.
Step-by-step: Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner of your Firefox browser and then click History:
- Select Clear Recent History:
- Select Everything on the When menu:
- Make sure to check the boxes for Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages.
- Click Clear.
🎦 For a visual guide, you can watch this tutorial: Clear Cache and Cookies in Mozilla Firefox
Tips after clearing
- Restart your browser.
- Log back into AutoDS.
- Reload any tabs that were open.
- If issues persist, try opening AutoDS in incognito/private mode to rule out extension conflicts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Will clearing cookies log me out of websites?
A: Yes, including AutoDS. Be sure you know your login credentials before clearing.
Q: How often should I clear cookies and cache?
A: Every few weeks or when you experience unexpected behavior on the platform.
Q: Is clearing cache safe?
A: Yes. It only removes stored files that your browser can redownload.
Need Further Assistance?
If you have any questions or encounter issues after clearing your browser's cache and cookies, please don't hesitate to contact our Support Team via the chat feature on our website. We're here to help!
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