How to Clear Cache and Cookies

Clearing your browser’s cache and cookies is a common and effective troubleshooting step when something isn’t loading correctly on Peek.com. It helps remove outdated or corrupted data that may cause pages to look wrong, freeze, or fail to load.

This article explains what cache and cookies are and how to clear them on popular browsers.

What Is Cache?

When you visit websites, your device stores temporary data called cache. This happens on computers, tablets, phones, web browsers, and apps.

Your browser cache may store:

• HTML files

• CSS style sheets

• JavaScript

• Cookies

• Images and icons

Cache helps websites load faster and reduces data usage, but it can also cause problems, including:

• Pages not loading fully

• Old versions of pages showing

• Buttons or forms not responding

• Glitches or display issues

• Crashes caused by corrupted stored data

Clearing your computer's cache and cookies is pretty simple and great for the health and maintenance of your device. 

How to Clear Your Cache and Cookies

Clearing your browser cache and cookies is done in your browser’s settings. Instructions vary by browser, so review the option that matches your device.

Google Chrome Browser

1. Open Google Chrome and select the three dots menu in the upper-right corner.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Privacy and security

4. Select Delete browsing data 

5. On this page:

   • Choose a Time range (select All time to clear everything).

   • Check Cookies and other site data.

   • Check Cached images and files.

     

6. Select Delete data. Close and reopen the browser for the clearing to take full effect.

Optional: Have Chrome Auto-Clear Cache and Cookies

Chrome can automatically clear cookies and site data every time you close all browser windows.

1. Select the three dots menu.

2. Go to Settings.

3. Select Privacy and security.

4. Select Cookies and other site data.

5. Toggle on Clear cookies and site data when you close all windows.

Note: Turning this on will log you out of websites each time you close Chrome.

Safari for Mac

1. Open the Safari browser and select the Safari menu, then Clear History...
2. In the Clear field choose All History
3. Click Clear History.

Safari for PC

1. Open the Safari browser select the Settings (Gear) icon in the upper right corner of the browser..
2. Click Reset Safari
3. Select the items you wish to clear. (It is recommended to check all items).
4. Click Reset.

Internet Explorer (10 & 11)

Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer, and using it may cause technical issues.
We do not recommend using Internet Explorer with Peek.com. Microsoft’s documentation.

Need additional help?

If clearing your cache and cookies doesn’t fix the issue you’re experiencing on Peek.com, you can reach out to our experiences support team.

Visit: How Do I Contact Peek.com Experiences Support?